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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Bars and Brownies Recipes

    Fruity Pebbles Treats

    Modified: Oct 18, 2023 Published: Dec 27, 2020 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Cereal treats take a fun spin with fruity pebbles cereal. Making fruity pebbles treats is easy and delicious. You'll love snacking on these colorful squares.

    Recipe: $4.23 | Per Serving: $0.35 | Servings: 12

    Fruity Pebbles treats cut into squares on and around a round gray plate.

    We're big fans of cereal treats around here, especially when they involve fruity pebbles—a colorful and flavorful twist on ordinary cereal bars.

    These fruity pebble rice crispy treats hold a special place in our hearts, right alongside our Fruity Pebbles Milkshake and Fruity Pebbles Banana Bread.

    With just a few minutes and simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these fruity pebbles rice krispies. Once you try making rice crispy treats with fruity pebbles, you may never go back to "normal" again.

    These sweet and chewy squares are not only incredibly easy to make but also offer a burst of fruity flavor in every bite. They're perfect for any occasion and provide a nostalgic and delightful snack for adults wanting to indulge in some childhood memories.

    For more rice krispie recipes, check out my Oreo Rice Krispie Treats and Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats.

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    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions for Fruity Pebbles Treats
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Snack Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. It's simple. This recipe is no different than making traditional rice krispie treats, which means it's pretty basic. We just swapped out one cereal for another.
    2. Minimal ingredients. One of the best reasons to love rice krispie recipes is that you don't need much to make them happen. Just some cereal, butter, and marshmallows.
    3. They're delicious. These fruity pebble bars are soft, gooey, chewy, and fruity. The perfect combination of flavors and textures in every bite.

    🥘 Ingredients

    labled ingredients needed to make fruity pebbles treats.

    Ingredient Notes:

    Butter- You will need some butter to help melt the marshmallows and to give the bars some rich flavor.

    Mini Marshmallows- Using mini marshmallows is preferred because they melt a lot more easily and quickly.

    Fruity Pebbles cereal- We are using this cereal as the base of the recipe to give it a unique fruity flavor and colors.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🔪 Instructions for Fruity Pebbles Treats

    melt butter in pan.

    Step 1: Add your butter to a large pan over medium-low heat (Image 1).

    Step 2: Cook for a minute or two until just melted (Image 2).

    melt marshmallows in pan. stir in vanilla.

    Step 3: Add in the mini marshmallows (Image 3).

    Step 4: Cook until almost completely melted, stirring minimally (Image 4).

    Step 5: Remove the pot from the heat and add the vanilla (Image 5).

    Step 6: Stir well to combine (Image 6).

    stir in cereal. pour and press into baking dish.

    Step 7: Add in the cereal (Image 7).

    Step 8: Stir together until well coated (Image 8).

    Step 9: Pour the cereal into a greased 8x8x baking dish (Image 9).

    Step 10: Press it down with greased hands to compact it into the pan (Image 10).

    Step 11: Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

    Sliced squares of Fruity Pebbles treats on a wooden plate with mini marshmallows.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Cooling for Compaction- If your fruity pebbles treats aren't compacting well into the baking dish and seem overly sticky, allow them to cool for a minute or two before attempting to press them down again. Warm treats can have difficulty staying in place in the pan.
    2. Marshmallow Management- Achieving the perfect texture for marshmallow treats is an art. To avoid ending up with overly firm cereal bars, it's crucial to under-stir the marshmallows. Melt them over low heat and refrain from excessive stirring, as this can cause them to firm up excessively.
    3. Gentle Handling- Overworking marshmallows is akin to stretching a melted marshmallow back and forth until it becomes brittle. Similarly, over-stirring or cooking marshmallows at high heat can lead to undesirable firmness. Follow this tip for consistently soft and delicious fruity pebble marshmallow treats.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    Storage Options- These fruity pebbles treats are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for approximately 2 days. However, they can also be frozen for longer-term storage.

    Freezing Instructions- To freeze, wrap the treats individually in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container. They can be stored in the freezer for up to a few weeks.

    Thawing Process- When ready to enjoy, allow the treats to thaw on the counter for about 15 minutes before indulging. This ensures they reach a desirable temperature and texture for consumption.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    How do you keep Rice Crispy Treats from sticking to the pan?

    Making sure to use a well-buttered or greased pan is key. Spraying the pan with nonstick cooking grease or rubbing it down with butter will help to get your treats out of the pan every time. In the worst-case scenarios adding a sling of wax paper to the pan could also help to pull up the treats when ready to slice.

    Why do my Rice Krispies turn out hard?

    If you heat your marshmallows under too high of a heat or over-stir the mixture, you can create hard and brittle marshmallow fluff that results in hard and stale Krispie treats.

    Can I use salted butter for Fruity pebble treats?

    Yes, you could use salted butter or unsalted depending on your preference. While unsalted butter may keep the flavors true, a little salt from salted butter could really make the flavors pop and add a nice contrast.

    Sliced Fruity Pebbles treats with scattered cereal and mini marshmallows.

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    If you tried this Fruity Pebbles Treats, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    sliced squares of fruity pebbles treats with scattered cereal and mini marshmallows around them.
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    Fruity Pebbles Treats

    Cereal treats take a fun spin with fruity pebbles cereal. Making fruity pebbles treats is easy, delicious, and leads to a colorful square to snack on later.
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Cool & Set 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 12 squares
    Calories: 177kcal
    Cost Recipe $4.23 / Serving $0.35
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    Equipment

    • Large Pot
    • 8x8 Baking Dish
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    • 6 Tablespoons butter ($0.74)
    • 10 ounces mini marshmallows ($1.12)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.03)
    • 6 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal ($2.34)
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    Instructions

    • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium low heat.
    • Add in the marshmallows and cook until almost completely melted. Stir minimally.
    • Remove the pot from the heat and add in the vanilla. Stir well to combine.
    • Stir in the cereal until well coated in marshmallow mixture.
    • Pour the cereal into a well greased 9x9 or 8x8 baking dish. Press down into pan to compact, using clean greased hands.
    • Let the cereal cool completely to set before slicing and serving.

    Notes

    • Choose between salted or unsalted butter based on your taste preference.
    • Stir the marshmallow mixture just enough; excessive stirring can make the treats hard and brittle.
    • Grease the pan properly to avoid sticking, using nonstick cooking spray, butter, or parchment paper.
    • Ensure the marshmallows are heated correctly and avoid over-stirring to prevent the treats from turning hard and stale.
    • Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for a few weeks, thawing on the counter for 15 minutes before enjoying.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1square | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.1g | Protein: 1.2g | Fat: 6.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Cholesterol: 15.3mg | Sodium: 109.7mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 15.8g | Vitamin A: 198.5IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5.7mg | Iron: 1.2mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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