Description
Looking for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day treat? This Leprechaun Bait is a sweet, salty, and crunchy snack mix that’s easy to make and impossible to resist! Made with cereal, pretzels, candy-coated chocolate, and white chocolate drizzle, it’s the perfect party snack, gift bag treat, or fun activity for kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Chex cereal (corn or rice Chex work best)
- 2 cups pretzels (mini twists or sticks)
- 1 ½ cups Lucky Charms cereal (for a fun, marshmallow-filled crunch!)
- 1 cup green & gold M&M’s (or other festive colors)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (for coating)
- 1 tsp coconut oil or vegetable oil (helps smooth the melted chocolate)
- ½ cup green sprinkles or sanding sugar (for a festive touch!)
Instructions
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Chex cereal, pretzels, Lucky Charms, and M&M’s.
Step 2: Melt the White Chocolate
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips with 1 tsp coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.
Step 3: Coat & Toss
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the snack mix.
- Use a spatula or clean hands to gently toss everything until coated.
Step 4: Add Festive Touches & Set
- Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with green sprinkles or sanding sugar while the chocolate is still wet.
- Let sit for 30 minutes (or refrigerate for 10 minutes) until the chocolate hardens.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
- Once set, break into pieces and serve in a bowl or package into treat bags for gifting!
Notes
- Quick & Easy: This no-bake Leprechaun Bait comes together in just 10 minutes!
- Perfect for Parties: A fun, festive St. Patrick’s Day treat that’s great for kids and adults.
- Sweet & Salty Balance: The mix of cereal, pretzels, white chocolate, and candy makes every bite irresistible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American, Holiday Treats
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg