Fruity Pebbles Cereal Bars

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Bright, crunchy, and loaded with marshmallow sweetness, these Fruity Pebbles Cereal Bars are a nostalgic and colorful no-bake treat.

Fruity pebbles cereal bars stacked on a black plate.

Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats Recipe

Fruity Pebbles Cereal Bars are a tasty take on traditional Rice Krispy Treats that we all grew up with.

Certain childhood flavors instantly bring back memories of Saturday morning cartoons and carefree afternoons if you're anything like me. Fruity Pebbles Cereal Bars are one of those nostalgic treats-bright, crunchy, and packed with marshmallow sweetness. And the best part? They're incredibly easy to make!

I love cereal treats that come together in minutes with just a few simple ingredients. Cupid Crunch and Cornflake Candy, Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats, and Sweet and Salty Snack Mix are all perfect cereal recipes for late-night cravings, last-minute party foods, and after-school snacks.

Ingredients

You are just three ingredients away from having these satisfying no-bake cereal bars.

Butter -- I always use real butter for best flavor
Mini Marshmallows -- Make sure you have a fresh marshmallows for best results
Fruity Pebbles -- Perfect for this fruity, crunchy, no-bake sweet treat

See recipe card for quantities.

Ingredients needed to make fruity pebbles cereal bars.

Instructions

Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Keep the heat on low and be patient.
Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted stir vigorously.
Remove from heat.
Working quickly, add Fruity Pebbles cereal, and stir until the cereal is well coated.
Wet your hands with cold water and press the mixture evenly into a greased 13 x 9 baking pan.
When the treats are cooled, cut them into squares. Serve, and enjoy!

Hint: Use a smaller pan for thicker cereal treats.

melt your butter in a pot before adding your marshmallows.

Substitutions for Cereal Bar Treats

Marshmallows -- Use a 10-ounce package of mini marshmallows, 40 regular marshmallows, or a 7-ounce jar of marshmallow fluff.

Toppings for cereal treats -- Drizzle ¼ cup of melted white chocolate chips over the top of these Fruity Pebbles Cereal Bars. For other cereal varieties, chocolate chips or sprinkles are tasty.

Butter -- You can use margarine if that's what you have.

Cereals -- use any cereal you like. Below are some variations to consider.

Variations

Cocoa Krispy Cereal Bars
Cap'N Crunch Cereal Bars
Cocoa Puff Cereal Bars
Lucky Charms Cereal Bars
Trix Cereal Bars
Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Bars

Storing Fruity Pebbles Cereal Bars

Like all cereal treats, these should be stored at room temperature, in an air tight container and are best eaten within 3 days.

colorful fruity pebble cereal bars being served to guest.

Top tip

Save a small handful of mini marshmallows to throw in when stirring in the cereal to have small bites of gooey marshmallows.

FAQ

How to keep Rice Krispy treats from getting soggy.

No one likes a soggy cereal treat. So avoid adding too much butter and store cooled treats in an airtight container at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.

How to prevent Rice Krispy treats that are hard.

Avoid overcooking your marshmallow mixture. Cook on low and only cook butter and marshmallow mixture until the marshmallows have melted. Immediately remove it from the heat before adding the cereal.

How to fix sticky Rice Krispy treats?

Sprinkle a little more cereal into your mixture if your treats seem too sticky, but you must add it before cooling off.

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Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with Fruity Pebbles Cereal Bars:

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Food safety

Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
Wash hands after touching raw meat
Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
Never leave cooking food unattended
Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

Chuckie Hessong