Leprechaun Bait
Looking for a fun and festive treat for St. Patrick’s Day? This Leprechaun Bait is the ultimate sweet and crunchy snack mix that’s perfect for parties, lunchbox treats, or just a little holiday fun!
Made with colorful cereals, green candy, and a sweet white chocolate coating, it’s a magical mix that even the trickiest leprechauns won’t be able to resist!
Why You’ll Love Leprechaun Bait
- Easy to Make: Just mix, melt, and let it set!
- Festive & Fun: Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
- Kid-Friendly: A fun activity for kids to help with!
- Sweet & Crunchy: The perfect combo of textures and flavors.
What You Need To Make Leprechaun Bait
You’ll need a few simple ingredients to whip up this festive treat. The exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below!
- Lucky Charms cereal (pick out the green hats & rainbows)
- Apple Jacks cereal
- Golden Grahams cereal
- Green M&Ms
- Green or gold/yellow sprinkles
- White chocolate chips
- Coconut oil
- Green food dye
How To Make Leprechaun Bait
1
Mix the cereals: In a large bowl, combine the Lucky Charms, Apple Jacks, and Golden Grahams.
2
Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in 25-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
3
Add color: Stir in the green food dye until fully incorporated.
4
Coat the mix: Pour the melted chocolate over the cereal and toss to coat evenly.
5
Spread & top: Spread the mixture onto a sheet pan, then sprinkle on the green M&Ms, Lucky Charms marshmallows, and festive sprinkles.
6
Let it set: Allow the mixture to set for at least 45 minutes, then break apart and enjoy!
Commonly Asked Questions
Can I use a different type of chocolate?
Yes! You can swap white chocolate for milk or dark chocolate, but it won’t have the same vibrant green color.
How do I store Leprechaun Bait?
Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Absolutely! It’s a great make-ahead snack for parties or gift bags.
Leprechaun Bait
Ingredients
- Lucky Charms cereal pick out the green hats and rainbows and set aside
- Apple Jacks cereal
- Golden Grahams cereal
- Green m&ms
- Green or Gold/yellow sprinkles
- 2 bags white chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 drops of green dye
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix your cereals together.
- In a separate small bowl add your chocolate chips and oil, microwave for 25 seconds at a time until melted, stirring in between! Mix in the green dye once melted
- Pour the mixture into your bowl of cereal and mix together. Spread it out on a sheetpan, top with your green m&ms, lucky charm marshmallows, and sprinkles. Let it set for at least 45 minutes, then break apart and enjoy!
