Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats
These Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats are a delicious no-bake dessert full of gooey marshmallows and fruity pebbles cereal. They are a fun twist on the classic recipe for rice krispie treats, and are an easy snack made with just four simple ingredients.
For more easy Dessert Recipes, be sure to check out my Dulce de Leche Blondies, Sugar Cookie Bars, and Cherry Chocolate Cake.
My kids love regular rice krispies treats, so I decided it would be fun to make a new version featuring Fruity Pebbles. Let’s just say they were big fans!
And with St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, these Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats would be a deliciously easy treat. They are full of vibrant colors, so they would also work perfectly for a rainbow-themed party!
Easter and other spring events are on the horizon, too. These would make a great addition to your dessert table along with some Carrot Cake Cookies and Strawberry Brownies.
This is such an easy recipe, and the colorful twist makes them perfect for a birthday party, bake sales, or simply for a fun and colorful after school snack! Try them and I bet you’ll love them as much as we do.
Ingredients for Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats
- Salted butter – using salted butter helps to balance the sweetness from the Fruity Pebbles. You can also use unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt in place of salted butter.
- Vanilla extract – this adds a depth of flavor to the bars, but is optional.
- Mini marshmallows – I prefer mini marshmallows because they melt easier, but you could also use the same amount of regular-sized marshmallows. Make sure you use fresh marshmallows; older marshmallows will not melt as well!
- Box of Fruity Pebbles cereal – you can use the name brand or store brand of the cereal. Just make sure that the cereal is fresh and not stale!
A full list of ingredients, measurements, and instructions are located in the recipe card below.
Additions and Substitutions
- You can use marshmallow fluff in place of the marshmallows. Simply add the marshmallow fluff to the melted butter as directed in the recipe.
- If you would like a treat that is not as sweet, you can use 3 cups of fruity pebbles with 3 cups of plain rice krispies cereal.
- This recipe is super easy to customize. You could make a chocolaty version with Cocoa Pebbles instead!
- Add some white chocolate chips for a little flavor variation!
How to Make Fruity Pebbles Rice Crispy Treats – Step by Step
A full list of ingredients, measurements, and instructions are located in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat.
Step 2: Stir the marshmallows into the melted butter and keep stirring until all the marshmallows have melted. Remove the pot from the heat.
Step 3: Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4: Add the fruity pebbles to the marshmallow mixture and stir until well-mixed.
Step 5: Transfer the fruity pebble mixture to the prepared pan.
Step 6: Spray a rubber spatula with nonstick spray and press the cereal gently into an even layer. Allow to cool to room temperature for 1 hour.
Tips and Notes
- Grease your pan. Make sure to rub your baking dish with some softened butter to prevent your cereal treats from sticking. You can also coat the pan with a nonstick cooking spray or place a sheet of parchment paper on the bottom of the pan.
- Use a greased spatula, wooden spoon, or slightly wet hands when forming the treats. You can also use the wrapper from a stick of butter to help you press them into the pan!
- Don’t press too hard when adding the cereal mixture to the pan. This can make your bars hard, and we want them to retain that gooey texture!
- Making ahead of time: you can definitely make your treats up to two days ahead of time, but I do think they taste best when they are freshly made.
- Freezing: wrap your bars individually with both plastic wrap and aluminum foil before placing in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw on the counter before serving.
- Store your Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.
Can I make these in the Microwave?
Yes, you can! To make your Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats in the microwave:
Place the butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments until the marshmallows are melted. Stir the vanilla extract into the melted marshmallows. Add in the fruity pebbles and stir until well-mixed. Transfer the fruity pebble mixture to the prepared pan. Spray a rubber spatula with nonstick spray and press the cereal mixture gently into an even layer. Allow the fruity pebble treats to set for 1 hour.
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Recipe: Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or spray with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir the marshmallows into the melted butter and keep stirring until all the marshmallows have melted. Remove the pot from the heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract. Add the fruity pebbles to the marshmallow mixture and stir until well-mixed.
- Transfer the fruity pebble mixture to the prepared pan. Spray a rubber spatula with nonstick spray and press the cereal gently into an even layer.
- Allow the treats to set for 1 hour before cutting.
Notes
- Grease your pan. Make sure to rub your baking dish with some softened butter to prevent your cereal treats from sticking. You can also coat the pan with a nonstick cooking spray or place a sheet of parchment paper on the bottom of the pan.
- Use a greased spatula, wooden spoon, or slightly wet hands when forming the treats. You can also use the wrapper from a stick of butter to help you press them into the pan!
- Don’t press too hard when adding the cereal mixture to the pan. This can make your bars hard, and we want them to retain that gooey texture!
- Making ahead of time: you can definitely make your treats up to two days ahead of time, but I do think they taste best when they are freshly made.
- Freezing: wrap your bars individually with both plastic wrap and aluminum foil before placing in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw on the counter before serving.
- Store your Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.
These are SO FUN. I made them for a party and they were the first thing to disappear!
Love this recipe – we had a blast making these for St. Patrick’s Day!
These were gone in seconds! My kids loved them! What a fun and delicious treat!
I made your Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats for my child’s birthday party, and they were a massive hit! Not only were they super easy to make, but the burst of colors made them so appealing to the kids (and adults too!).