Fruity Pebbles Donuts

Get your breakfast game on point with these colorful Fruity Pebbles donuts! Loaded with fruity cereal goodness, these baked treats are topped off with a sweet strawberry glaze and more crunchy Fruity Pebbles cereal. They're easy to make and perfect for adding some fun to your morning routine!

The Fruity Pebbles donuts recipe is a fun and unique twist on the classic breakfast pastry, bringing together childhood nostalgia and delicious flavors in one delightful treat.

This recipe is perfect for special occasions such as a birthday breakfast and brunches, or even just a fun family weekend breakfast.

With its vibrant colors and playful presentation, these donuts are sure to impress guests of all ages.

If you're looking for an easy donut recipe, be sure to check out our bisquick donuts made quickly and easily from bisquick mix.

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Substitutions
• Variations
• Storage
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Ingredients

Here are the stars of these homemade baked donuts:

Fruity Pebbles Cereal: This beloved childhood cereal adds a fun pop of color and fruity flavor to the donut base as well as the glaze.

Buttermilk: The tangy flavor of buttermilk works wonderfully with the sweetness of the cereal, adding a rich and creamy texture to the batter.

All-Purpose Flour: Used as the main ingredient for the donut base, the flour is what gives the donuts their perfect baked texture.

Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream: Adding either of these ingredients provides moisture and a hint of tanginess to the batter.

Vanilla Extract: A classic flavor that pairs well with the fruity cereal and sweet strawberry glaze.

You'll also need some basic ingredients like

• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Butter
• Sugar
• Eggs
• Vegetable oil
• Powdered sugar
• Milk
• Strawberry extract
• Pink gel food dye

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

To get started, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease your donut pan, making sure to evenly coat each cavity. Set the pan aside for later.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal and buttermilk. Give it a slight stir and set the bowl aside.

In a separate bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients for the donut batter - flour, baking powder, and baking soda - until fully combined.

Lightly whisk an egg and then add it to the bowl with the cereal and buttermilk mixture.

Add in the oil, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt or sour cream, and melted butter. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

Gradually add the fruity pebble mixture to the flour mixture, stirring in between each addition until the batter is fully combined.

Using a piping bag with a Wilton 2A tip or a spoon, fill each cavity of the prepared donut pan about ¾ of the way full with batter.

Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until the tops of the donuts are springy to the touch.

Once baked, remove the donut pan from the oven and let the donuts cool for about 15-20 minutes away from the heat source.

While the donuts are cooling, mix together all the ingredients for the glaze, except the cereal, in a separate bowl until they are fully combined.

Gently remove the cooled donuts from the pan and dip the tops in the prepared glaze.

Place the glazed donuts on a piece of parchment paper, a pan, or a plate.

Crush the remaining 1 cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal and sprinkle them in a diagonal direction across the corners of each glazed donut for an extra pop of flavor and texture.

Serve and enjoy your delicious homemade donuts!

Hint: Let the donuts cool completely before you dip them in the glaze. This will prevent the glaze from melting off of your donuts.

Substitutions

Cereal: If you can't find Fruity Pebbles cereal in your area, you can try using other fruity and colorful cereals like Trix or Fruit Loops.

Buttermilk: If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make a quick substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes until it curdles and thickens.

Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream: If you're out of Greek yogurt or sour cream, plain yogurt or even cream cheese can be used as a substitute. The tanginess of these ingredients works well with the sweetness of the cereal and glaze.

Oil: Instead of using canola or vegetable oil, you can use melted refined coconut oil or melted butter for a richer flavor. Just be sure to adjust the quantities accordingly.

Variations

Here are a few fun ideas to vary this recipe.

Cocoa Pebbles Donuts: Instead of using fruity pebbles, substitute cocoa pebbles in the recipe. Instead of using a strawberry glaze, dip the donuts in melted chocolate and sprinkle crushed Cocoa Pebbles on top for a double dose of indulgence.

Lemon Fruity Pebbles Donuts: Add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest to the batter and make a lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar, lemon juice, and a drop of yellow food coloring. Top with more Fruity Pebbles or candied lemon peel.

Strawberry Fruity Pebbles Donuts: Swap out the vanilla extract for strawberry extract in the donuts and add a few drops of pink food coloring to the glaze for a fun and fruity twist. Top with fresh strawberries or a drizzle of strawberry syrup.

Storage

To store your donuts, place them in an airtight container and keep them in a cool area up 3 days.

If you need to store them for longer, you can freeze them but do so without the glaze. To freeze, place the donuts in a single layer in a freezer-safe container or bag and separate each layer with parchment paper.

The donuts will keep in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. When ready to enjoy, thaw the donuts at room temperature for a few hours or heat them up in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before serving.