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Easter is a day of grazing. There’s the big lunch, of course, but in between—while the kids hunt for eggs, while you’re waiting for the ham to rest, while everyone’s sitting around the table chatting—people want something to nibble on. Something that doesn’t require plates or forks or any effort.
That’s where trail mix comes in. It’s the ultimate snack for exactly this situation. You set out a few bowls, people grab handfuls as they walk by, and somehow it keeps everyone happy without creating more dishes for you to wash later.
The beauty of trail mix is how flexible it is. You can make it as sweet or as salty as you want. You can use whatever’s in your pantry. And because Easter candy is everywhere this time of year, you’ve got endless options for making it feel festive.
I’ve put together 16 trail mix recipes that range from classic combinations to creative new ideas. Some are heavy on the chocolate. Others lean into fruity flavors. A few are almost healthy—well, healthy-ish. All of them come together in minutes and disappear just as fast.
1. Classic Easter Basket Trail
This is the trail mix that looks like an Easter basket in snack form. It’s got all the classics—pretzels, M&M’s, chocolate eggs—plus a few surprises—the combination of salty and sweet hits every craving at once.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 12-15
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup pastel M&M’s
- 1 cup mini chocolate eggs (Robin’s Eggs or similar)
- 1 cup bunny-shaped graham crackers
- 1 cup yogurt-covered raisins
- 1 cup goldfish crackers
- ½ cup pastel sprinkles
Recipe Steps:
- In a very large bowl, combine mini pretzels, pastel M&M’s, mini chocolate eggs, bunny grahams, yogurt raisins, and goldfish.
- Gently toss until everything is evenly distributed.
- Transfer to serving bowls and sprinkle with pastel sprinkles.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
2. S’mores Easter Trail Mix
This one brings the campfire to your Easter table. Mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and graham crackers create that classic s’mores flavor, while pastel M&M’s make it festive.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 10-12
Ingredients:
- 2 cups golden graham cereal
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup pastel M&M’s
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- ½ cup crushed graham crackers
Recipe Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine golden graham cereal, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, pastel M&M’s, and mini pretzels.
- Gently toss to combine.
- Sprinkle crushed graham crackers over the top and toss lightly.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
3. White Chocolate Easter Crunch
White chocolate takes center stage here, paired with bright, fruity cereals and plenty of pastel candies. The yogurt-covered pretzels add a tangy twist that balances the sweetness.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 10-12
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup yogurt-covered pretzels
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup pastel M&M’s
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
Recipe Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine Rice Chex, yogurt pretzels, white chocolate chips, pastel M&M’s, dried cranberries, coconut, and mini marshmallows.
- Toss gently until well mixed.
- Serve in a large bowl or portion into individual bags for gift-giving.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
4. Peanut Butter Cup Easter Trail Mix
For the peanut butter lovers at your gathering. Mini peanut butter cups, peanut M&M’s, and honey-roasted peanuts create a rich, nutty base that’s impossible to resist .
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 12-15
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, halved
- 1 cup peanut M&M’s
- 1 cup honey-roasted peanuts
- 1 cup peanut butter cereal (like Reese’s Puffs)
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Recipe Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine mini pretzels, halved peanut butter cups, peanut M&M’s, honey-roasted peanuts, peanut butter cereal, and chocolate chips.
- Gently toss until everything is evenly distributed.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
5. Fruity Easter Bunny Mix
This version skips the chocolate for those who prefer fruity flavors. Bright, chewy, and colorful, it’s like spring in a bowl .
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 10-12
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fruit-flavored cereal (like Froot Loops)
- 1 cup yogurt-covered raisins
- 1 cup dried pineapple pieces
- 1 cup dried mango slices, chopped
- 1 cup bunny fruit snacks
- 1 cup pastel jelly beans
- ½ cup shredded coconut
Recipe Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine fruit cereal, yogurt, raisins, dried pineapple, dried mango, bunny fruit snacks, and jelly beans.
- Gently toss to combine.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut over the top and toss lightly.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
6. Carrot Cake Trail Mix
All the flavors of carrot cake in an easy snack mix. The combination of pecans, coconut, and white chocolate tastes remarkably like the real thing, and the dried carrots add a touch of whimsy.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 8-10
Ingredients:
- 2 cups honey nut Cheerios
- 1 cup dried carrot chips (or dried carrot coins)
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup golden raisins
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Recipe Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine honey nut Cheerios, dried carrot chips, pecans, white chocolate chips, coconut, golden raisins, and mini marshmallows.
- Sprinkle cinnamon over the mixture and toss until evenly distributed.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
7. Tropical Easter Trail Mix
This one transports you to a warmer climate. The combination of dried tropical fruits and macadamia nuts feels like a vacation, and the pastel candies keep it Easter-appropriate.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 10-12
Ingredients:
- 2 cups honey nut Cheerios
- 1 cup dried banana chips
- 1 cup dried mango, chopped
- 1 cup dried pineapple, chopped
- 1 cup macadamia nuts
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup pastel M&M’s
Recipe Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine honey nut Cheerios, banana chips, dried mango, dried pineapple, macadamia nuts, white chocolate chips, coconut, and pastel M&M’s.
- Gently toss until well combined.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
8. Chocolate Lover’s Easter Trail Mix
For the people who think a trail mix isn’t complete without multiple kinds of chocolate. This version has three different chocolates plus chocolate cereal for maximum cocoa flavor.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 12-15
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chocolate Chex cereal
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or dark)
- 1 cup mini chocolate eggs
- 1 cup chocolate M&M’s
- 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzels
- 1 cup chocolate wafer cookies, broken into pieces
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
Recipe Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine chocolate Chex, chocolate chips, mini chocolate eggs, chocolate M&M’s, chocolate pretzels, and broken chocolate wafer cookies.
- Gently toss to combine.
- Add mini marshmallows and toss lightly.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
9. Healthy(ish) Easter Snack Mix
This one lets you feel a little better about all the Easter candy. Nuts, seeds, and dried fruit form the base, with just enough chocolate to keep it fun .
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 10-12
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole grain cereal (like Cheerios)
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup pastel M&M’s (optional)
Recipe Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine whole grain cereal, almonds, cashews, dried cherries, chopped apricots, and pumpkin seeds.
- Add dark chocolate chips and pastel M&M’s if using.
- Toss until everything is evenly distributed.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
10. Cookies and Cream Easter Trail Mix
This one uses crushed Oreos to create a cookies-and-cream effect. The white chocolate and pastel candies make it look like Easter threw up on a classic favorite—in the best way possible.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 10-12
Ingredients:
- 2 cups golden Oreos, broken into pieces
- 1 cup chocolate Oreos, broken into pieces
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup pastel M&M’s
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup yogurt-covered pretzels
- ½ cup crushed vanilla wafers
Recipe Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine broken golden Oreos, broken chocolate Oreos, white chocolate chips, pastel M&M’s, mini marshmallows, and yogurt pretzels.
- Gently toss to combine.
- Sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers over the top.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
11. Nut-Free Easter Trail Mix
Perfect for school parties or gatherings with allergy concerns. This version skips the nuts but loads up on all the good stuff—pretzels, cereal, and plenty of Easter candy.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 12-15
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup bunny-shaped graham crackers
- 1 cup pastel M&M’s
- 1 cup mini chocolate eggs
- 1 cup yogurt-covered raisins
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup pastel sprinkles
Recipe Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine Rice Chex, mini pretzels, bunny grahams, pastel M&M’s, mini chocolate eggs, yogurt raisins, and mini marshmallows.
- Gently toss until everything is evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle with pastel sprinkles and toss lightly.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
12. Birthday Cake Easter Trail Mix
This one tastes like a party. The combination of birthday cake-flavored cereal, white chocolate, and funfetti creates a mix that’s sweet, nostalgic, and totally irresistible.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 10-12
Ingredients:
- 2 cups birthday cake cereal (like Cake Mix cereal)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup pastel M&M’s
- 1 cup animal crackers
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup funfetti sprinkles
- ½ cup yogurt-covered pretzels
Recipe Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine birthday cake cereal, white chocolate chips, pastel M&M’s, animal crackers, mini marshmallows, and yogurt pretzels.
- Gently toss to combine.
- Add funfetti sprinkles and toss until evenly distributed.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
13. Lemon Blueberry Easter Trail Mix
Bright, citrusy, and perfect for spring. The lemon and blueberry flavors complement each other beautifully, and the white chocolate adds just the right amount of sweetness.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 8-10
Ingredients:
- 2 cups lemon-flavored cookies or cereal
- 1 cup dried blueberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup yogurt-covered pretzels
- 1 cup pastel M&M’s
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
Recipe Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine lemon cookies or cereal, dried blueberries, white chocolate chips, yogurt pretzels, and pastel M&M’s.
- Gently toss to combine.
- Add shredded coconut and lemon zest if using. Toss lightly.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
14. Sour Patch Easter Trail Mix
For the kids (and adults) who love sour candy. This mix balances sweet and sour with a variety of textures, and the colors are perfectly on theme for Easter .
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 10-12
Ingredients:
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 1 cup sour gummy bunnies
- 1 cup sour gummy eggs
- 1 cup pastel jelly beans
- 1 cup sour gummy worms, cut into pieces
- 1 cup yogurt-covered raisins
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Recipe Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine pretzel sticks, sour gummy bunnies, sour gummy eggs, pastel jelly beans, cut gummy worms, yogurt raisins, and mini marshmallows.
- Gently toss until everything is evenly distributed.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks (though the gummies may get slightly harder over time).
15. Gluten-Free Easter Trail Mix
Everyone deserves Easter snacks. This version uses gluten-free cereals and pretzels, so those with sensitivities can enjoy it too. The combination is just as delicious as the original.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 10-12
Ingredients:
- 2 cups gluten-free Rice Chex
- 1 cup gluten-free pretzels
- 1 cup gluten-free bunny grahams (Annie’s brand recommended)
- 1 cup pastel M&M’s
- 1 cup mini chocolate eggs (check labels for gluten-free)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
Recipe Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine gluten-free Rice Chex, gluten-free pretzels, gluten-free bunny grahams, pastel M&M’s, mini chocolate eggs, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and mini marshmallows.
- Gently toss until everything is evenly distributed.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
16. Ultimate Easter Candy Trail Mix
This one is for when you have leftover Easter candy and need to use it up. Throw in everything—the M&M’s, the chocolate eggs, the jelly beans, the malted eggs—and call it a day. It’s the most flexible recipe on the list.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 12-15
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup pastel M&M’s
- 1 cup mini chocolate eggs
- 1 cup jelly beans
- 1 cup malted milk eggs (like Whoppers)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup bunny-shaped candies
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Recipe Steps:
- In a very large bowl, combine mini pretzels, pastel M&M’s, mini chocolate eggs, jelly beans, malted milk eggs, chocolate chips, bunny candies, and mini marshmallows.
- Gently toss until everything is evenly distributed.
- Transfer to serving bowls and watch it disappear.
- Store leftovers (if any) in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
