There is likely nothing as nostalgic as homemade Rice Krispie Treats for me. Imagine my delight when I realized I could make these treasures with virtually any cereal out there? Queue these Fruit Loop Cereal Bars!
Why You’ll Love These Fruit Loop Cereal Bars
With only three ingredients and 10 minutes to make, what’s not to love about these fun treats?
- Full of nostalgic flavor – Made with the childhood classic froot loops cereal, these fruit loop marshmallow treats are reminiscent of your favorite cereals from childhood.
- A fruity twist on a classic– Made just like traditional rice krispie treats, these cereal treats have a fun and fruity twist.
- Great after school snacks – These sweet treats are great for making a big batch and having on hand for after school snacks or packing as a surprise in lunch boxes.
Ingredients
With simple ingredients that you can easily find at your local grocery store, you will want to make his fruit loop cereal bars over and over again!
- Salted butter- I know!!!! For once I am telling you to use salted and this is only because there aren’t any other ingredients that could potentially contribute to the saltiness of this easy dessert recipe. Trust me when I say that the tiny amount of salt from the butter does help balance the other very sweet profiles. Aim to use a really food A++ quality butter here. With just a couple of ingredients, it really does make a difference.
- Mini Marshmallow- Minis simply melt smoother and easier. Jumbo or jet puffed are fine too. I have marshmallow conversion chart to figure out the amount in cups, if you need it.
- Fruit Loops- Brand name or generic… or any other type of cereal you want. Did you know all of these colors are actually just the same flavor? Little bit of breakfast trivia for you.
Variations
There are plenty of ways to make these fruit loop cereal bars your own. Here are a few suggestions.
- Different cereals – If you want to stick with the fruity theme, you can use something like Fruity Pebbles, Apple Jacks or Trix. Or you can mix up the flavor and use Golden Grahams or even Cheerios to make Cheerio bars.
- Browned butter – Give this easy cereal bar recipe a sophisticated flavor with browned butter. Just be sure not to burn it!
- Vanilla – A splash of vanilla extract would be a fun addition to this easy recipe. It adds some warmth and complements the melted marshmallows.
- Toppings – The perfect way to make this colorful treat even more fun is to top it with some melted white chocolate and colorful candy sprinkles.
How to Make Fruit Loop Cereal Bars
You are going to love how easy it is to make these cereal bars- as easy as classic rice krispie treats!
- Prepare pan. I like thick bars, so I use a 9×9 baking dish, but this recipe will also make a thinner bar in a 9×13 pan. Coat the pan generously with cooking spray or actually rub with a stick of butter. Alternately, line with parchment paper. I actually use parchment paper and cooking spray so they easily pop on out.
- Melt butter and marshmallows. Use a very large microwave-safe bowl, larger than you think you need, and melt the butter and marshmallows starting with 90 seconds. Cut the butter into smaller pieces and use mini marshmallows so they melt evenly and easily. After the initial 90 seconds, heat at 20 second increments, stirring between each until marshmallows are smooth and fully melted.
- Add Fruit Loops. Immediately stir in the Fruit Loops. I add them slowly and basically toss the whole mound upside down and it seems to be easier to stir. This process is also much easier while the marshmallows are nice, warm and gooey, so work fast.
- Add to pan. Pour the marshmallow mixture into a pan and then press them together. Spray your fingers with cooking spray or use a piece of parchment to prevent sticking.
- Cool and cut. Then comes the hardest part, allow them them to cool, then remove from the baking pan and cut into 12 squares using a sharp knife.
Storage and Freezing
How to Store
Store rainbow fruit loop treats at room temperature in an airtight container. They stay good for up to 5 days, but like many desserts, are best enjoyed within the first 2 days of preparing.
Can I Freeze Fruit Loop Cereal Bars?
I don’t recommend freezing Fruit Loop Bars. They will be super hard.
More Bar Recipes
Brownies and bars might be one of my favorite desserts. Easy, portable and you don’t need a fork! Here are some of our favorites.
Fruit Loop Bars
With only 3 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, make this FUN twist on the traditional cereal treats bars- Fruit Loop Cereal Bars!
Servings:
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter cut into smaller pieces
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 6 cups fruit loops
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Coat a 9×9 baking dish with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and marshmallows starting with 90 seconds and then moving down to 20 second increments, stirring between each until marshmallows are smooth and fully melted.
- Immediately stir with Fruit Loops, adding just 1 cup at a time and then tossing until all are added and uniformly covered.
- Transfer into the prepared bowl, pressing down with greased fingers and another piece of parchment to make them snug.
- Allow to cool, then remove from the baking pan and cut into 12 squares using a sharp knife.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition
Calories: 163 kcal, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 117 mg, Potassium: 19 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 19 g, Vitamin A: 367 IU, Vitamin C: 8 mg, Calcium: 3 mg, Iron: 2 mg
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