Incredibly easy to make cereal treats made with Fruity Pebbles. Bright, colourful and a real hit with kids and adults.
Okay, okay, I’ll admit it right here and now. I never know whether to call these “rice crispies treats” or “rice krispie treats”. I tend to call them krispies, but then I always wonder if it’s okay to call them that. So I filed these under “krispies” but when making the photos I tagged them “crispies”.
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So these krispies are having an identity problem. They are walking the line between crispies and krispies. I’m just going to go with it and call them both. No matter whether you call them “krispies”, “crispies” or “cereal treats” they will disappear super quick. Everyone loves them.
I’m a huge cereal lover. My favourite kind to bake with is without question Trix Cereal. I made Trix Krispies years ago and people just love them. I also made a wicked cool Trix Ice Cream Cake this year. That was so much fun to make and eat.
On occasion I experiment with other kinds of cereal. Because I love cereal so very much. I’m one of those strange people who gets far too excited when I visit the cereal aisle in the store. Particularly when we shop state-side. The U.S. has a much better selection of cereal.
My family finds it far too amusing how much I love baking with cereal, yet I don’t actually eat cereal. Not in the traditional sense anyway. You won’t see me sit down in morning to nosh a bowl of cereal. But you will find me baking it into cookies, whipping up cereal bars and tossing it ice cream.
I wish I could explain it. It’s likely because I’m not a big fan of milk. I’m also not a big fan of soggy food. My son sent me a link to a bowl that makes it possible to eat cereal without it getting soggy. So if any of my readers want to buy me something for Christmas that would be the perfect gift.
That’s likely why I love baking with it so much. It keeps it crisp bite, and just makes baking so much fun. The bright pops of colour just brighten any day. It’s hard to be grumpy while eating a fruity pebbles krispie treats. Try it. I bet you smile as you take the first bite.
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- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 package 250 grams of mini marshmallows
- 7 to 8 cups of fruity pebbles adjust to your own personal taste, set about 1/2 cup aside to press into top when krispies are still hot
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Spray a 9 x 13 pan generously with non-stick spray. Set aside.
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Place a large saucepan on the stove, I generally use a really good quality stock pot for making krispies because I can mix like crazy without making a mess.
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Place butter in stock pot and melt over low heat. Add the marshmallows to the stock pot and allow them to melt completely while stirring consistently.
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Now remove your pot from the heat and stir in the fruity pebbles. You can adjust how many you want depending on how you like your krispies. Stir until combined.
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Pour into prepared 9 x 13 pan, and smooth out. I spray the back of a metal spoon with non-stick spray and use that to smooth and press down the krispies. It works like a charm.
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While the marshmallows are still warm sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of fruity pebbles over top and press them down lightly. This just adds a little crunch and colour to the top. But you have to time it perfectly so it's still warm enough to stick to the top.
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Allow them to cool for about 30 to 60 minutes.
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Cut into squares or use cookie cutters to make shapes.
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Serve with a big old fruity pebbles loving smile!
Store in an air tight container for 2 to 3 days. Best when served within 24 hours in my humble opinion.
We made this batch with Poppin' Pebbles which varies slightly from Fruity Pebbles. You can mix the two together (so much fun), or top the fruity pebbles with poppin' pebbles for a splash of colour on top. These were a special new flavour of Fruity Pebbles so we had some fun with them. Use Fruity Pebbles or any limited release variations of it for this recipe. You'll love the results!!
Could these be any prettier? I think not. I love added touch of pressing extra fruity pebbles to the top. It not only looks bright and colourful, but it adds a level of crunch that is absolutely delightful. Make sure you try it. You will thank me.
Now onto the giveaway. Some awesome fellow bloggers teamed up to bring you a heck of a cookbook givaway. First let me share the list of bloggers involved, then I’ll show you the giveaway photo. It’s sure to knock your socks right off.
A big thank you to Jen of Savory Simple for organizing the event. If you’re not following Jen‘s blog you should swing by and check it out. You should make sure you follow her on pinterest too, she pins the most beautiful food photos around!
Awesome bloggers involved in the awesome cookbook giveaway:
- Savory Simple – The New Best Recipe
- Bakeaholic Mama – Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston’s Flour Bakery + Cafe
- Foodness Gracious – A Kitchen in France
- Taste, Love and Nourish – The Cook’s Illustrated Cookbook
- All Day I Dream About Food – How to Cook Everything
- Life’s Ambrosia – The Vegetarian Flavor Bible
- The Beeroness – The Craft Beer Cookbook
- Une Gamine Dans La Cuisine – Baked Explorations
- A Brown Table – Dominique Ansel: The Secret Recipes
- Very Culinary – Fresh and Light
- Cooking with Books – Food & Wine: Chefs’ Easy Weeknight Dinners
- Cravings of a Lunatic – Bouchon Bakery
One winner takes all 12 cookbooks. Whoever wins this is going to make out like a bandit. Every single cookbook is amazing. Good luck to all my readers! Hope one of you wins this thing.
This is open to U.S. and Canada. SO happy about that.
If you tune in tomorrow I have a new Trix recipe to share with you. It will have a fun surprise giveaway attached to it as well. So be sure to tune in tomorrow for treats and fun surprises. I am so addicted to cereal right now. It’s madness, sheer madness. And I love it.
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Toodles and smoochies! xx
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Krispie, crispies, it doesn’t matter what they’re called because they’re taaaastylicious! and the fruity pebbles are so pretty!
Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, thanks Kayle. I tend to dig the K spelling. But I’m always paranoid it’s going to piss off rice krispies.
Nicole Jubleew says
Wow, so many great choices. I think that A Kitchen In France would top my list but they all sound wonderful.
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks, it was a great giveaway. I love your choice, great book.
John@Kitchen Riffs says
I like the ‘K’ spelling myself. Just seems right somehow. These are gorgeous! No matter how you spell them. 🙂
Kim Beaulieu says
Me too, it just looks correct for some reason. Thanks John.
Donna says
Any of those books would be a great choice!
Kim Beaulieu says
I concur.
Coleen @ The Redhead Baker says
My favorite cookbook is Love & Olive Oil’s “Breakfast for Dinner”!
Kim Beaulieu says
Great choice, love Lindsay’s blog and books.
The Food Hunter says
Fruity pebbles was my favorite childhood breakfast 🙂
Kim Beaulieu says
It’s so colourful and yummy. I love baking with it.
Kelly @ TastingPage says
I use the Flavor Bible every week so am anxious to check out the Vegetarian Bible!
Kim Beaulieu says
I love the flavor bible. It is so amazing.
Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction says
Kim,
Stopping by with Happy St. Patrick’s Day wishes.
Annamaria
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Annamaria. xx
Jennie says
I actually don’t own any cookbooks so I can’t say that I have a favorite. I always just use the internet as my cookbook, but I would love start a collection. The Cook’s Illustrated Cookbook looks like something I would use a lot.
Kim Beaulieu says
I love cookbooks, been collecting them for so long. I even have some that belonged to my folks. But the internet is a great source for recipes nowadays.
Sandy says
I think my favorite cookbook is the one I’ve had the longest. My Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. I seriously enjoy all cookbook. I read them like a storybook
Kim Beaulieu says
I have an old Betty Crocker one I just love. I’ve had to replace it twice because I’m suck a messy cook. Lol!
Heather | girlichef says
You are definitely the krispies queen! I love the color of these – so bold…and so much more interesting than regular old krispie treats!
Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, thanks Heather. I love krispies just a wee bit too much. The more colour the better.
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
hahaha no matter what kind of cereal I use I always call them “rice krispie treats” haha. I love these, I’ve always loved rice krispie treats and fruity pebbles so I totally need to make these!
Kim Beaulieu says
I know, me too. I just freak out thinking it’s a copyright issue. I get so paranoid about that stuff.
Vera K says
I don’t have a favorite cookbook. I have collected recipes I like and put them in a binder.
Kim Beaulieu says
I do that too Vera. I also have ones my sis sends me in one as well. Works great.
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
Sprinkling a layer of fruity pebbles on top of the krispie treats is so brilliant and precisely why you are the Queen of Krispie Treats. So pretty! Since when are Fruity Pebbles pink and purple? I love the colors!
Kim Beaulieu says
Awe, shucks, thanks Kirsten. It’s also why I can’ lose weight. Ha ha ha.
The colours are rad. I was so stoked to take pics of these things.
Debbie Bray says
I like the Barefoot Contessa Foolproof
Kim Beaulieu says
Good choice.
Laureen says
Those rice krispie treats would be perfect for Easter. Wow what a collection of great cook books!
Kim Beaulieu says
I know right. Those and my Trix would be perfect for Easter.
We put together quite a list.
Pamela S says
My favorite cookbook is “More Home Cooking” by the late Laurie Colwin. It’s a joy to read. Thank you for your generous giveaway offer.
Kim Beaulieu says
I’ve not seen that one. I’ll have to google it.
Isabelle @ Crumb says
I think it’s been maybe 15 years (if not longer) since I last bought a box of Fruity Pebbles. I think I might just have to break my streak for this recipe, though…. these just look way too bright and colourful and downright fun to pass up!
Kim Beaulieu says
I’ll bring you a box when I visit. We’ll get hopped up on sugar then go shopping. Ha
Dominique W. Brooks says
I love cookbooks and cooking magazines but if I had to pick one: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison.
Kim Beaulieu says
I’ll have to check that one out.
Diane Trudeau says
Krispies, Crispies, they are all on the road to my family’s mouth. This would be an awesome collection of books to have and to share with my 3 kids. Bring them on home to me!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks girl. I think you must make these. There are more giveaways this week. I’m trying to get caught up on work.
Amanda says
The Good Home Cookbook is my most used favorite!
Kim Beaulieu says
I still have to get that one.
Lesley F says
At the moment it is The Skinnytaste Cookbook: Light on Calories, Big on Flavor
Kim Beaulieu says
I need to get that. Haven’t picked it up yet.
Jym says
The websites in this contest, of course!
Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, love it. Thanks Jym.
Carla says
Oh my. I love cookbooks. Choosing a favorite is almost like choosing a favorite child. I adore Giada’s Family Dinners and find myself reaching for that one often.
Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, it’s so true right. I have so many favourites.
DB, Foodie Stuntman | Crazy Foodie Stunts says
You already know my favorite cookbooks: The Flavor Bible and Think Like A Chef
Kim Beaulieu says
I love my flavor bible. I still need to get the other one.
Kate | Food Babbles says
My favorite cookbook is Baked!
Kim Beaulieu says
Good choice Miss Kate.
Ramona says
I love your cereal creations… and this one is another masterpiece. 🙂
Kim Beaulieu says
Awe thanks Ramona. I miss you. I’ve been so crazy busy this past year. We need to catch up one day.
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
I don’t care what you call these – I just want to call them “mine”! I love how bright and colourful these are, and I can tell from the photos how much marshmallow you crammed in there. Good job, lady! There’s nothing worse than a super dry, crunchy rice krispy treat. I love cereal so much. I also get excited in the cereal aisle (ain’t nothing weird about that!) And truth about the bigger selection in the US. My favourites as a kid were anything chocolatey – Cocoa Pebbles, Count Chocula, etc. They’re not all available up here in Canada. Why are we always so deprived?!
Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, love it Nancy. I love me some marshmallows. Cardboard ones blow.
It’s so crazy how much better the selection is in the states. I just happen to be going over there this week. Anything you want me to pick up for you? I actually have some Count Chocula the company sent me. I’ve been saving them for a special occasion. SO good.
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
Awww, you’re sweet for offering! Don’t worry about me – I’m close enough to the border that I visit quite often. Plus two of my best friends live near Seattle and always run things over for me. You’ve been saving the Count Chocula?! You have way more will power than I do 🙂
Kim Beaulieu says
Or I’m a dumbass who will wind up with ants this summer. Ha. I may cave this week, maybe bring some count chocula krispies up to mini-me. I’m sure she’s sick of the grub at training.
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I love the cookbooks. And fun recipe too.
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Carol.
Maureen says
Who could resist that colorful and fruity treat? I doubt there’s one who could. I mean, this treat is just amazing! Everybody loves fruity krispies especially during childhood days. Wow. This is just great!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks so much Maureen. I love krispies. They make me so happy. I always feel like a young hooligan again when I make them.
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
These are so colorful and fabulous!
Bella Hardy says
These fruity pebbles krispie treats are so Instagrammable and adorable! Definitely I will prep it on the weekend for my family. My kids would love it!