Fruity pebbles treats are the rainbow version of your favorite marshmallow rice crispy treats.
Perfect for your rainbow party or your bake sale fundraiser, these no-bake treats have 4 simple ingredients and are ready in under 30 minutes.
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What ingredients do you need to make fruity pebbles treats?
- Fruity Pebbles cereal – Post Fruity pebbles cereal is naturally gluten-free
- Marshmallows – most marshmallows are gluten and dairy-free but not naturally vegan.
- Butter – unsalted butter is what I prefer
- Vanilla extract
Are fruity pebbles treats gluten free?
Fruity pebbles treats are gluten-free and dairy-free when a dairy-free butter substitute is used. Post Fruity Pebbles cereal is labeled gluten-free. This is why fruity pebbles treats are the perfect allergy-friendly treat to send to school and bake sales.
Tools needed to make the treats:
- large pot – you need a lot of room to stir the treats.
- silicone spatula – I spray my spatula with nonstick spray to help with easy cleanup.
- measuring cups – Pyrex cups are what I have on hand but other dry measuring cups will work.
- 9 x 13 pan – either glass or metal. Be sure to spray with non-stick spray.
- non-stick pan spray
- Chef knife or pizza wheel – once again, spray with non-stick pan spray.
Questions and answers before you get started:
Are Fruity Pebbles treats gluten-free?
Fruity Pebbles are labeled as gluten-free. As long as the marshmallows you use are gluten-free, the treats will not contain gluten.
How many cups are in a box of Fruity Pebbles?
There are about 8-1/2 cups of fruity pebbles in each box. That means one box will make a 9×13 pan of treats or grab 2 boxes to make one pan of extra-thick treats or 2 pans of single layer treats.
Tips for slicing rainbow crispy treats:
- Generously spray the pan with nonstick spray before pressing the treats into the pan.
- Use a large chef knife that has been dipped in hot water and dried before each cut.
- Or spray a chef knife or pizza wheel with non-stick spray before slicing.
How to make fruity pebbles treats:
- First, spray a 9×13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Then, melt butter in a large pot and drop the heat to medium-low and add the marshmallows and stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Add cereal and stir to coat with the marshmallow mixture.
- Pour the marshmallow coated cereal into the coated pan, pressing the treats into the prepared pan.
- Let cool until firm, turn out of the pan and slice into bars.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. (if they last that long!)
Tips for getting gooey, soft crispy treats:
- Don’t let the marshmallows boil. High heat will crystallize the sugars, making the bars hard instead of chewy. Keep the heat just warm enough to melt the marshmallows.
- When melting the marshmallows, allow the marshmallows to melt about 95%. The little bits of marshmallow will give the treats pockets of marshmallow. Or add 1 cup of mini marshmallows right at the end before stirring in the cereal.
- Gently press the warm crispy treats into the pan, do not press hard, or compact them.
- Don’t let the marshmallows over heat and take on color.
Fruity pebbles treats with marshmallow fluff
Another delicious option is to add marshmallow fluff to your treat bars.
Fruity pebbles treats ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 8 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups Marshmallow Fluff
- 3 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 3 cups Fruity Pebble cereal
How to make fruity pebbles treats with marshmallow fluff:
- Line a 9×13 pan with foil and spray lightly with nonstick spray, set aside.
- In a large saucepot over medium-low heat melt the butter.
- Once the butter is melted add in 6 cups of the mini marshmallows and salt, stirring constantly until they’re melted. Remove the pot from the heat.
- Immediately stir in both cereals until coated with the melted marshmallows. Then stir in the Fluff until evenly mixed in. Finally stir in the remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and press evenly.
- Allow the bars to cool and set for at least an hour before cutting into squares.
Fruity pebbles treats microwave recipe
Perfect for the college dorm room, fruity pebbles treats can be made in a microwave!
- 4 Tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 pkg(10 oz) miniature marshmallows (6 cups)
- 6 cups fruity pebbles cereal
- Microwave butter in 4-qt microwaveable bowl on HIGH 45 seconds or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat.
- Microwave 1-1/2 minutes or until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 45 seconds.
- Add cereal; mix well. Press firmly into greased foil-lined 13″x9″ pan. Cool and cut into 24 squares.
How to store fruity pebble treats
Store your treat bars in an air tight closed container. Do not refrigerate.
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Fruity Pebbles Treat Bars
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal
- 10 ounces Marshmallows 32 large marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Drop the heat to medium-low and add the marshmallows and stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Add cereal and stir to coat with the marshmallow mixture.
- Pour the marshmallow coated cereal into the coated pan.
- Gently press the treats with the back of a silicone spatula to compact and smooth the surface of the treats.
- Let set until firm, turn out of the pan and slice into bars.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. (if they last that long!)
Notes
Tips for getting gooey, soft crispy treats:
- Don't let the marshmallows boil. High heat will crystallize the sugars, making the bars hard instead of chewy. Keep the heat just warm enough to melt the marshmallows.
- When melting the marshmallows, allow the marshmallows to melt about 95%. The little bits of marshmallow will give the treats pockets of marshmallow. Or add 1 cup of mini marshmallows right at the end before stirring in the cereal.
- Gently press the warm crispy treats into the pan, so not press hard, or compact them.
- Don't let the marshmallows to take on color.
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Sarah Mock
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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 12 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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