Fruity Pebbles Treats: the bright, fun sweet snack that everyone will love

Crunchy, sweet, and eye-catchingly colorful, Fruity Pebbles treats are a fun, easy snack you can whip up in no time at all. Kids and adults alike will love this super simple no-bake take on classic rice crispy treats. You only need 3 ingredients to make them and it's a perfect way to get your kids involved in the kitchen. Little helpers will love stirring the melted marshmallows and butter with the brightly colored Fruity Pebbles, then pressing them into the tray. Make Fruity Pebbles treats as an afternoon snack or as an easy, no-fuss treat for kids' parties. With their great taste and colorful look, they'll be a huge hit!

How to Make Fruity Pebbles Treats

Making homemade Fruity Pebbles treats couldn't be easier. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat then stir in the marshmallows. Keep the low! This will make sure your cereal treats stay gooey and chewy rather than hard. Once most of the marshmallows have melted, take the saucepan off the heat, and stir, stir, stir until the rest of the marshmallows have melted into the butter and you have a nice, smooth mixture.

Grease a large bowl with butter then pour the Fruity Pebbles into the bowl. Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and stir until it's well-combined. All that's left to do is spread the cereal mixture over a baking sheet in an even layer and wait for it to cool. Once cooled you can go ahead, cut it into squares, and take your first bite.

Tips for Making Fruity Pebbles Treats

– Use European-style butter to make your cereal crispy treats. European-style butter has a higher fat content and offers a much better flavor than American butter.

– Don't heat the marshmallows too quickly otherwise, your Fruity Pebbles treats will wind up hard.

– To make this easy no-bake Fruity Pebbles treats recipe even easier, you can melt the butter and marshmallows in the microwave. Set your microwave to high and heat for 1 minute before removing and stirring well. If they need to melt more, you can zap them in 15-second bursts until you can easily stir the mixture until it's nice and smooth.

– If you're on a gluten-free diet, you can use a gluten-free cereal as a substitute for Fruity Pebbles. While many marshmallow brands are gluten-free, not all are, so you'll want to double-check the label before buying them.

– If you're a vegan or vegetarian, you'll need to pick up special vegan marshmallows to make cereal treats as standard marshmallows contain gelatin. Alternatively, you can use nut butter instead of marshmallows.

– If you don't want to use butter, coconut oil is a fantastic substitute.

How to Store Fruity Pebbles Krispie Treats

Keep leftover Fruity Pebbles treats in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 to 5 days. Frozen cereal snacks last 3 months, and can be thawed at room temperature an hour or two before enjoying.

Instructions

Grease a bowl with butter.

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.

Mix in marshmallows, stirring until ¾ of the marshmallows have melted.

Take the saucepan off the heat, stirring until the remaining marshmallows have melted and the mixture is smooth.

Pour the cereal into the greased bowl. Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal. Stir well.

Transfer the cereal marshmallow mixture to a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes. Cut into equal-sized squares.

Notes

You can easily double or triple this recipe if you want to make a big batch for potlucks or parties. Only want a few Fruity Pebbles treats? Try halving the recipe.