Easter Bunny Popcorn Snack Mix

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Celebrate Easter with this easy Bunny Popcorn Snack Mix– a crunchy blend of popcorn, cereal, and pretzels topped with white chocolate, toasted coconut, and candy eggs. It’s fun to make and I guarantee you won’t be able to stop munching!

P.S This is the perfect make ahead treat for Easter celebrations, spring school parties, or gifting to your friends and neighbors. I love adding it to Easter baskets too.

A bowl of Bunny Popcorn Snack Mix with white chocolate coated popcorn, pretzels, toasted O's cereal topped with milk chocolate candy eggs, and pastel Easter sprinkles.

Every bunny loves this Bunny Popcorn Snack Mix! Seriously, I make multiple batches during the Easter season (and a big bowl for Easter dinner) because it disappears so fast… that perfect sweet-salty combo is just too good to resist.

This recipe is a great Easter baking activity for kids, to make with friends, or even with your partner on date night. It’s seven simple ingredients, and don’t worry if you need to swap out some of the ingredients it’s super flexible with whatever you have on hand. Plus, you can make this Easter snack mix up to three days ahead (the chocolate keeps everything crunchy) so it’s perfect even if you’re packaging it up as cute little gifts!

For more easy Easter desserts, try my Birds Nest Cookies and Banana Cream Pie Dip. You might also like my one layer Carrot Snack Cake or try this Easter Puppy Chow from my friends over at Sugar Yums!

Close up of Bunny Popcorn Snack Mix to see the toasted coconut, milk chocolate candy eggs, and pastel Easter sprinkles.

Bunny Popcorn Snack Mix Ingredients

This Easter snack mix is 7 simple ingredients. Keep reading for a few notes and potential swaps and substitutions.

Plain Popcorn: I recommend pre-popped bagged popcorn because it makes the popcorn snack mix last even longer. Feel free to use air popped, microwaveable, or stove popped popcorn as well. Please note, most store-bought popcorns are lightly salted, but don’t worry it makes very little difference in flavor. Just make sure you aren’t buying buttered or other flavored varieties.
Toasted O’s: Better known as Cheerios. These add a yummy crunch.
Mini Pretzels: These are the perfect salty crunch. I used twists because I love how the chocolate pools and coats them. You can also use small pretzel rods or large pretzels broken into smaller pieces.
White Chocolate: Feel free to use almond bark, white chocolate chips, or a bar of white chocolate. I use almond bark and No matter what you use, make sure the chocolate is chopped in smaller pieces similar to chocolate chips.
Unsweetened Coconut: This gets toasted in a pan and adds a light and nutty coconut flavor. You can use it untoasted too.
Chocolate Eggs: I used milk chocolate Cadbury eggs, but feel free to use any egg shaped chocolate candy (there’s tons of options out there).
Festive Sprinkles: Use your favorite Easter or spring themed sprinkles, I used pastel colored nonpareils.

Ingredients. Plain popcorn, mini pretzels, toasted O's cereal, toasted unsweetened coconut, white chocolate or almond bark, milk chocolate eggs, and pastel Easter sprinkles.

How to Make Bunny Popcorn Snack Mix

This Easter snack mix is super easy to make. Below are the steps, the recipe card at the bottom will have complete details.

1. MELT AND TOAST. In a double boiler, or microwave, melt down the white chocolate until smooth. While the chocolate melts, toast the unsweetened coconut in a skillet over low heat.

2. MIX TOGETHER THE POPCORN SNACK MIX. In a large bowl combine the popcorn, toasted O’s cereal, mini pretzels, and half of the toasted unsweetened coconut. Pour over the melted white chocolate and thoroughly mix together.

In a large bowl, mix together plain popcorn, toasted O's cereal, mini pretzels, and toasted unsweetened coconut.

Pouring melted white chocolate over the popcorn snack mix.

3. TOP IT OFF WITH GOODIES. Pour the white chocolate coated popcorn snack mix onto the baking sheet and spread out. Sprinkle on the remaining toasted unsweetened coconut, chocolate eggs, and festive sprinkles.

4. THE WORST PART. Wait until the white chocolate hardens (about 15 minutes) before breaking your Easter snack mix apart and eating.

Chocolate coated popcorn snack mix topped with unsweetened toasted coconut, milk chocolate eggs, and pastel Easter sprinkles on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Waiting for the chocolate to harden.

Popcorn snack mix broken into pieces and served in small bowls, ready to eat.

Make Ahead and Storing Information

This Bunny Popcorn Snack Mix is a great option for making ahead of time, up to 3 days actually. It’s funny because you think the popcorn would go stale but the white chocolate actually preserves the crunch of the popcorn.

Whether you make it ahead of time or you have leftovers, you will want to stored it in an airtight container or sealable gallon bag. It should also be in a dry, cool place and out of direct sunlight. It is good for 3 to 5 days total, or until the popcorn snack mix goes stale.

Easily Melt White Chocolate

Melting white chocolate isn’t always the easiest to do. If it gets to hot it’ll burn, if any water touches it then it will seize, and added oil is supposed to make it smooth but really it becomes greasy.

The best way to avoid these things and successfully melt white chocolate is with a double boiler. Because of even heat distribution, it slowly melts the white chocolate to a perfect consistency. It also stays warmer longer which gives you more time to toss together the popcorn snack mix.

If you are not familiar with a double boiler, or do not have one, here’s what you do. Simply fill a small saucepot with 1 to 2 inches of water and set a larger heat safe bowl over top (the bowl should not touch the water). Boom! You have a homemade double boiler.

Popcorn Snack Mix on a baking sheet topped with toasted coconut, milk chocolate candy eggs, and pastel Easter sprinkles.

Fun Ways to Make This Snack Mix Unique

Like I said in the beginning, this Easter snack mix is incredibly versatile and customizable. Keep reading for a few of my favorite ways you can make this recipe your own. And yes I have tested these suggestions, not all do (*wink*).

SWAP OUT INGREDIENTS. The great part about this popcorn snack mix is it’s versatile, you can use what you have on hand or use your favorite ingredients. Swap the toasted O’s for corn cereal squares, use M&M’s instead of chocolate eggs, add a pastel colored drizzle with chocolate melts, the possibilities are endless.

COAT YOUR BUNNY POPCORN IN MARSHMALLOW. Not a fan of white chocolate? Try swapping it out for marshmallows (I do this a lot). All you have to do is melt together 16 ounces of mini marshmallows with 3 tablespoons of butter. Follow all other directions as written.

PACKAGE IT UP AS EASTER GIFTS. This recipe is great for Easter baskets and celebrations, your kid’s school parties, church friends and neighbors, or just because you want a festive treat to snack on. I like to place a cup or two into cellophane baggies and tie it off with a festive ribbon or put it into canisters with a bow on top.

A bowl of Bunny Popcorn Snack Mix. Close up of a white chocolate covered pretzel with toasted coconut and pastel Easter sprinkles stuck to it. Colorful milk chocolate candy eggs and more bowls of popcorn snack mix on the side.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

How many servings is this Bunny Popcorn Snack Mix?

This recipe is 8 servings that are 1 cup each. Feel free to double or triple this recipe for even more snacking fun.

Do I have to melt white chocolate with a double boiler?

No, not at all. You can easily melt white chocolate in a heat safe bowl and in the microwave. I like to melt it in 30 second increments, stirring well between each, until it’s smooth.

More Fun Snack Mixes To Try

I love making festive popcorns and snack mixes because of the different textures and flavors. It’s my personal goal to have one for every holiday! Some are coated in chocolate and others are coated in marshmallow, here’s what I have already:

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Bunny Popcorn Snack Mix

Elizabeth Swoish

Celebrate Easter with this wildly addictive Bunny Popcorn Snack Mix. The perfect make-ahead treat for gifting and snacking.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Course Dessert

Servings 1 cup servings

Calories 320 kcal

EQUIPMENT

double boiler - *
baking sheet - large, and lined with parchment paper

INGREDIENTS

4 cups plain popcorn - bagged (recommended), microwavable, air popped, or stove popped
1 cup toasted O's cereal - Cheerios
1 cup mini pretzels
12 ounces white chocolate - almond bark, chopped into small chunks
½ cup candy eggs - milk chocolate
¼ cup unsweetened coconut
1 tablespoon festive sprinkles - Easter themed or pastel colors

INSTRUCTIONS

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Add unsweetened coconut to a small skillet. Heat over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring continuously, until toasted and fragrant.
To a large bowl add plain popcorn, toasted O's cereal, mini pretzels, and half of the toasted unsweetened coconut. Lightly toss together and set aside.
Fill the bottom pot of double boiler with 1 to 2 inches of water. Add top pot with chopped white chocolate (almond bark). Heat over medium to low heat, stirring frequently, until fully melted and smooth.
Pour melted white chocolate (almond bark) over the popcorn snack mix. Combine until everything is thoroughly coated.
Spread coated popcorn snack mix onto the baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle with remaining toasted unsweetened coconut, chocolate candy eggs, and festive sprinkles.
Allow the chocolate to fully harden, about 15 minutes, before breaking apart into pieces and enjoying.

RECIPE NOTES

Storing and Make Ahead Information:

In an airtight container, or gallon bag, for up to 5 days. It should be kept in a dry, cool place that is out of direct sunlight.
Easily make it up to 3 days before you want to serve or gift it. Follow storing information as specified above.

Melting White Chocolate:

DIY Double Boiler: Simply fill a small saucepot with 1 to 2 inches of water and set a larger heat safe bowl over top (the bowl should not touch the water).
Microwave Method: WORDS

Metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.