Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats is a fun twist on a classic treat. These brightly colored gooey marshmallow treats are a family favorite.

We love making these Fruity Pebbles Rice Crispy Treats. My kids love eating Fruity Pebbles Cereal by the bowlful, so we always have this box of cereal in the pantry. I have been making Fruity Pebbles Cupcakes and Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake for years.
We decided to turn our favorite classic Rice Krispie Treat Recipe into Fruity Pebbles Treats. It’s one of the best no bake dessert recipes.
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Why We Love This Recipe
It’s easy enough for the kids to make for a great snack. They are a budget friendly dessert that is loved by all. If you love fruity pebbles, it’s a must try and taste great.
Ingredients

- Fruity Pebbles Cereal. It’s important for the cereal to be fresh.
- Mini Marshmallows. This is the perfect size and easy to melt.
- Butter. I like to use real butter. You can use salted butter or unsalted butter.
Skip to the bottom and get the complete ingredient list and recipe for fruity pebbles rice krispie treats.
Variations
- Cereal. Swap the Fruity Pebbles with cheerios, lucky charms or chocolate rice cereals. Cocoa Pebbles is great.
- Food Coloring. You can add food coloring to make the treats festive.
- Chocolate Chips. Add mini chocolate chips into the cereal mixture or on top.
How to Make Fruity Pebbles Treats
- Step 1. Prepare the baking dish and spray an 8X8 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. You can also use parchment paper.

Step 2. Melt butter and cups of mini marshmallows together in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the mixture in the microwave in 30 second intervals. Stirring after each interval, until the melted marshmallows mixture is completely melted and combined.

Step 3. Add the cereal and mix into the marshmallow mixture. Mix until the cereal is combined.

Step 4. Then add the mixture to the baking dish. Spread evenly into the pan.

Step 5. Let the mixture cool and cut the cereal treats into bars.
Expert Tips
- Leave treats at room temperature – Do not store in the refrigerator. They are best left to cool at room temperature so that the remain gooey and delicious.
- Spray Wax Paper – I spray wax paper with non-stick cooking spray. Then use the wax paper to press the mixture into the pan so that it doesn’t stick to my hands. You can also use a buttered spatula.
- Gently Press into Pan – When adding the Fruity Pebble mixture to the pan, make sure you gently press into the pan. This will keep the treats light and easy to bite into.
- Slowly Heat Marshmallows – When you are heating the marshmallows, make sure to slowly heat them. This prevents them from burning in getting to hard.
- Heat Marshmallows on low heat – To melt the marshmallows correctly, I like to heat on low heat. Then stir the marshmallow mixture every 30 seconds. This results in chewy, gooey marshmallow treats.
- Vanilla Extract – If you prefer you can add in a teaspoon of vanilla extract. It gives the treats a warm flavoring.
- Fresh Marshmallows – When making this recipe, make sure your marshmallows are fresh and in date. Fresh marshmallows add to the flavor and the gooey treats.
- Grease supplies. This recipe is sticky and it’s helpful to grease any spoons, bowls, saucepans and baking dishes being used.
Frequently Asked Questions
In this recipe we used an 8×8 pan as we like our Fruity Pebble treats thicker. But you can definitely use a 13 x 9-inch pan to make them thinner. You can also double the recipe to get a thicker treat.
We used Mini Marshmallows in this recipe, but you use the large marshmallows if that is all you have. We will add in some mini marshmallows at the end sometimes, since we like it extra gooey.
But if you try to do that with large marshmallows, the results may not be same.
If you find that your marshmallow treats are falling apart, it could be because the marshmallows are overcook. You can to only heat the marshmallows right to the point that they are melted.
Make sure to use exact measurements and allow your marshmallow treats to cook for at least an hour. This will help from the treats from falling apart.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Storing your Fruity Pebble Treats properly will keep them fresh and crispy longer. You can even wrap them individually and place in the freezer to last even longer.
No, you can use a large saucepan or large pot on the stove to melt the butter and marshmallows. Either method is suitable to make Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats.

More Rice Crispy Treats
- Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats
- Red White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats
- S’mores Rice Krispie Treats
- Butterscotch Rice Krispie Treats
Give this easy Fruity Pebbles Treats recipe a try. Then come back and leave a comment.
Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats
Ingredients
- 5 cups Fruity Pebbles Cereal
- 10 oz Mini Marshmallows
- 4 Tbsp Butter
Instructions
- Spray an 8X8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the butter and marshmallows in a microwave safe bowl. Heat the mixture in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is melted and combined.
- Then stir in the cereal until the cereal and combined and coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and spread the mixture down evenly into the dish. Note: I spray wax paper with non-stick cooking spray and use the wax paper to press the mixture into the pan so that it doesn't stick to my hands.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Fruity pebbles rice crispy treat turned out great, my grandson made them and loved them. He is only 10yrs old
I’m so glad your grandson enjoyed them Tammy! Thank you for the positive review!