Fruity Pebbles Rice Crispy Treats Recipe {Video}

Easy 3 ingredients Fruity Pebbles Treats Recipe is a great no-bake dessert. These rainbow cereal marshmallow treats are a fun twist on classic Rice Krispie Treats.

Fruity Pebbles Treats

While I was making Lucky Charms Treats this past week I had a moment wondering why I hadn't made rainbow cereal treats.

Enter in these Fruity Pebbles Treats! They are such a fun rainbow twist on classic Rice Krispie Treats.

Plus with St. Patrick's Day next week and Easter in a few weeks we all need a bright cheerful no bake dessert that takes minutes to prepare.

How can you go wrong with ooey gooey marshmallows combined with Fruity Pebbles to make a sweet treat! Yum!!!

These Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispie Treats are so much fun and they taste amazing. Adults and kids will love these bright rainbow colored treats.

Ingredients

This is a quick overview of the simple ingredients that you'll need to make an epic Fruity Pebbles Rice Crispy Treats! Specific measurements and step by step instructions are included in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Fruity Pebbles Cereal - You can also make this with cocoa pebbles to make chocolate Krispie treat recipes.

Mini Marshmallows - I prefer to use mini marshmallows but you can use regular size marshmallows if that is all you have. We use Kraft jet-puffed mini marshmallows and find they melt perfectly.

Butter - You can use salted or unsalted butter in this recipe. Using salted butter can enhance the flavor of these no-bake bars.

Equipment Needed

Large Pot/large saucepan - Make sure you use a pot large enough to mix all of the ingredients together.

13 x 9-inch pan - You can also make these in an 8x8 pan if you want thicker larger treats.

Non-stick cooking spray - this will make it easier to remove the marshmallow treats.

Wooden Spoon - We find a wooden spoon works best for stirring the treats. Spatulas will also work if you don't have a wooden spoon handy. Just make sure the spatula has a sturdy handle so it doesn't break when stirring the melted marshmallows for the fruity pebble rice crispy treats.

Parchment Paper - You can line the prepared pan with parchment paper to make it easier to remove these treats.

How to make Fruity Pebbles Rice Crispy Treats in the Microwave

In a large bowl melt butter for 30 seconds. I highly suggest putting a silicone cover over the bowl to prevent butter splatters.

Add marshmallows to the bowl and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes. Make sure to watch marshmallows so they don't puff up and fall out of the bowl.

Stir marshmallows and add in Fruity Pebbles Cereal. When mixed well together lightly press into a 9x13 casserole dish.

Preparation and Storage

Make Ahead – You can easily make these a day or two ahead of time. They will stay fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature when stored in an airtight container.

Storage – Store in an airtight container or in a ziploc bag at room temperature. These fruity pebbles treats can also be stored in the pan just make sure it is covered so they stay chewy. Individual portions can be wrapped in plastic wrap so they are ready for a lunch box.

Freezing/How to freeze – We do not suggest freezing these.

How to reheat – If the marshmallow treat has gotten a bit hard you can microwave them for 6-8 seconds just to heat them up a bit.

 

Recipe Variations

Substitutions - We use name brand Fruity Pebbles but store brand will also work.

Additions - Add in a bit of vanilla extract for another layer of flavor. Add a pinch of salt if you are using unsalted butter if you want to balance the sweetness a bit.

Vegetarian Option - Vegetarian marshmallows can be used.

Vegan Option –Vegan marshmallow brands can be used including Yummallo, Dandies, Trader Joes, Funky Mello, Freedom Confectionary. Vegan butter will also need to be used. One thing to note is there seems to be contradicting information on whether Fruity Pebbles are vegan. Make sure to check the box ingredients if you are concerned.

Gluten Free - Fruity Pebbles are certified Gluten-Free.

Smaller Serving Size – For a smaller serving you can change the recipe card servings below. We suggest making smaller servings in the microwave.

Larger Group/More servings – This recipe can be doubled and placed in two baking dishes just make sure you have a big enough pot to get everything mixed together.

Recipe Tips

Make sure to melt the marshmallows low and slow. You can completely melt the marshmallows or leave a few of them partially melted so you get bites of marshmallows in your treats.

Don't overcook the marshmallows! You want to use low heat so they melt nice and smoothly. If the marshmallow is heated to fast you may end up with hard crunchy treats.

Non-stick cooking spray works great to press the fruity pebbles into the pan. You can spray a piece of waxed paper, a wooden spoon, or your hands and gently press the cereal and marshmallows into the pan.

You don't want to press the mixture too hard into the baking dish or they will get really hard. Make sure to use a buttered spatula or wooden spoon.

You can add salt and vanilla to the butter and marshmallows to boost the flavor a bit.

Make sure you don't refrigerate your fruity pebbles rice crispy treats. Putting them in the refrigerator turns them to rocks.

Fresh cereal works best for this no-bake fruity pebbles crispy treats recipe. If you won't put the stale cereal in a bowl of milk you definitely don't want to have them in your treats.

When to serve Fruity Pebbles Rice Crispy Treats

• After school snacks
• St Patrick's Day
• Family Dinner
• Just because
• Sweet Snack

Great Dessert Recipes

Classic Regular Rice Krispie Treats

Golden Graham Bars

Oreo Rice Krispie Treats

Lucky Charms Treats

Crunch Berry Treats

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

Ruffles marshmallow treats

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