Fruity Pebbles Treats are colorful, gooey, marshmallow cereal bars that kids of all ages will love. This no-bake recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for after-school snacks, birthday parties, or holiday treats.
We base this recipe on our perfect Rice Krispie Treat ratio, so every batch comes out soft, chewy, and bursting with fruity flavor. Whether you make them for fun or for a crowd, these treats are always a hit!
Ingredients
- 5 cups Fruity Pebbles Cereal – for vibrant color and crisp texture
- 10 ounces Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows (mini or regular) – melts smoothly for gooey treats
- 4 tablespoons European-style salted butter – enhances flavor and balances the sweetness
Pro Tip: Use Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows for the best texture. If you use store-brand marshmallows which tend to be stickier, add a bit more cereal to prevent overly sticky treats.
Variations
Half Fruity Pebbles, half Rice Krispies: Reduces sweetness while keeping a colorful, fruity appearance. Perfect if you or your kids prefer a more balanced flavor.
Add-ins: Stir in mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or crushed freeze-dried fruit for extra fun and flavor.
Vanilla boost: For a subtle flavor twist, add ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract when melting the marshmallows. Optional—some tasters prefer the classic marshmallow flavor without it.
How to Make Fruity Pebbles Treats
Stove-Top Method
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir occasionally until ~75% melted.
- Remove from heat and continue stirring, smashing the marshmallows until smooth.
- Pour 5 cups of Fruity Pebbles Cereal into a well-buttered large mixing bowl.
- Pour melted marshmallows over the cereal and stir to coat evenly.
- Gently spread into a greased 8-inch or 9-inch pan.
- Let cool at least 30 minutes before cutting into 16 squares.
Microwave Method
- Combine butter and marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir.
- If needed, continue in 15-second increments until smooth.
- Stir in Fruity Pebbles Cereal, spread into a greased pan, and cool 30 minutes.
Large Batch Method
- Melt 6 tablespoons of butter with 16 ounces of marshmallows.
- Mix with 7½ cups Fruity Pebbles Cereal.
- Spread in a greased 9x13-inch pan, cool, and cut.
Pro Tips for Perfect Fruity Pebbles Treats
These small tricks made a huge difference during our taste tests.
✔ Grease everything. Grease bowls, pans, spatulas, and even hands to prevent sticking.
✔ Use fresh marshmallows. Fresher marshmallows = fluffier, gooier treats.
✔ Remove marshmallows from the heat before they fully melt
Residual heat finishes the melting gently.
✔ Do not overheat the marshmallows
Overheating marshmallows causes the sugars to crystallize, which produces hard treats.
✔ Pour marshmallow mixture over cereal (not the other way around)
This prevents the cereal from becoming soggy.
✔ Gently spread, don’t press. Pressing down too firmly on the cereal mixture makes treats dense and hard; a light touch keeps them airy.
For even more tips, be sure to check out our Rice Krispie Treat FAQ page.
Storage & Freezing
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months: wrap in non-stick foil or wax paper, then in a zip-top bag. Thaw at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
- For more details, check out our How To Freeze Rice Krispie Treats article.
Why These Fruity Pebbles Treats Work
- Salted butter: Using salted butter adds richness and depth of flavor while balancing the sweetness of the marshmallows. It also helps the treats stay soft and creamy rather than overly sticky.
- Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows: These marshmallows melt evenly, giving the perfect gooey texture and light vanilla flavor. Store-brand marshmallows can be stickier or denser, making it harder to get the ideal consistency.
- Fruity Pebbles cereal: The colorful, crisp cereal keeps its shape and crunch inside the treats, while providing vibrant, fruity flavor that kids and adults love. Using other brands may result in overly hard or bland treats.
Related Recipes
Recipe and Video
Fruity Pebbles Treats
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons European --style Salted Butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows
- 5 cups Fruity Pebbles Cereal
Instructions
- Begin melting the butter in a medium-large sauce-pan set over low heat.
- Stir in the marshmallows.
- Allow to melt, stirring occasionally, until about 75% of the marshmallows have melted.
- Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir, smashing the marshmallows with your rubber spatula or spoon, until melted and smooth.
- Pour the cereal into a well-buttered large mixing bowl.
- Pour the marshmallows over the cereal and stir until well combined.
- Gently spread into a well-buttered 8-inch pan.
- Allow the cereal treats to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into 16 squares.
Video
Notes
- Microwave method: Combine butter and marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high for 1 minute, then stir vigorously, smashing the marshmallows until melted. If needed, continue heating in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth. Stir in the Fruity Pebbles Cereal and spread evenly into an 8-inch pan.
- Storage: Keep treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Wrap treats tightly in non-stick foil or wax paper, then place in a large zip-top bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, leave wrapped at room temperature for at least 1 hour before unwrapping.
Large Batch (made in a 9x13-inch pan)
- Melt 6 tablespoons of butter with 16 ounces of marshmallows.
- Mix with 7½ cups Fruity Pebbles Cereal.
- Spread in a greased 9x13-inch pan, cool, and cut.
Dianne Pierro says
My kids love Fruity Pebbles and there were so excited I made these treats for them during their holiday break. The pan of treats is already gone and they are asking for more!
HowToMakeCerealTreats says
I'm happy your kids enjoyed these treats so much!
Becky Buckman says
My favorite cereal in my favorite treats. Yummy!
Leilani says
My kids thought these treats were the best ever!
Caryn Harden says
My kids thought these treats were better than the original treats and they've already asked me to make them another batch. I love that they are so easy to make and will happily make them more.
Agnes kwok says
can you clarify if it's 6 oz of butter or 6 TBSP of butter for the larger batch?
Beth Klosterboer says
Hi Agnes, you want to use 6 tablespoons of butter in the larger batch.
Melinda Shade says
I made these for my kids and ended up eating half the pan myself. LOL! Your recipe is really great. These treats were perfectly chewy.
Beth Klosterboer says
LOL! I get it. They are pretty irresistible. I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Jamie says
Can we use regular butter instead? Will there be a difference?
Beth Klosterboer says
You can use regular butter but we recommend European-style butter because it has a richer, better, flavor. We did taste tests where we had 20 tasters test 20 different versions of the traditional rice krispie treat recipe and everyone agreed that treats made using European-style butter taste better. You can see the taste test results here - https://howtomakecerealtreats.com/rice-krispie-treats-recipe/
So, it's up to you. Use the best tasting butter you can. It really does impact the flavor of the treats.
Liz says
Have you ever tried the rainbow marshmallows instead of regular in cereal treats? I like them better because the flavor is a little fruity. I’ll have to try them with fruity pebbles. 🙂
Beth Klosterboer says
I have not used the rainbow marshmallows, but I remember eating them as a kid. I bet they'd add a fun fruity flavor to any of the cereal treats. Enjoy!
Bella Balentine says
My kids thought I was so cool when I made these for them this week. I don't often let them have sugary cereal, but I made these as a special treat and they loved them. I have to admit that I did too!
Beth Klosterboer says
That is awesome! I'm glad you and your kids enjoyed these treats.
Felicia White says
Fruity Pebbles are one of my guilty pleasures. When I saw this recipe I just had to make a batch. They did not disappoint. Your recipe made nicely chewy treats that stayed crispy for many days. They are too sweet to eat too many each day but after 5 days they still taste great.
Beth Klosterboer says
They are one of my guilty pleasures too! I'm happy to hear your treats have stayed crispy and delicious. I hope you get to enjoy every single treat.
Tom Johnson says
Made these for a family party, thinking only the kids would eat them. Wrong. The adults gobbled them up before the kids even saw them.
Beth Klosterboer says
LOL! I love that.
Sara N. says
My kids went nuts over these treats. Thanks for the great recipe.
Shawna says
Love the fruity pebbles rice crispy treats. They are easy and delicious, fun, beautiful to make for kids party’s for their classmates. Your friend from Louisiana
Beth Klosterboer says
I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe!!
Lakshay Sen says
I love these fruity pebbles rice crispy treats! They are so easy to make and so delicious!
Pattye L. Sawyer says
How would you adapt this recipe to use silicone molds instead of a baking dish?
Beth Klosterboer says
Hi Pattye,
I would butter the inside of the silicone mold and spoon the cereal treat mixture into the mold. Press down gently to level it off. I don't see any reason to change the quantities in the recipe. It should work fine as is. I don't recommend using baking spray on silicone molds as that will leave a residue. Butter works great though.
Jess Lyn says
I made these for my kids on their first day of school. They came home tired but cheered up as soon as they ate one of these treats. They all gave them a thumbs up.
Phyllis Snyder says
Your ratio of marshmallows to cereal is perfect. These treats were nice and chewy. I've had so many treats that were hard. They are amazing!