These Fruit Loop Rice Krispie Treats are a colorful, fun twist on the classic marshmallow treat, packed with fruity flavor and a gooey, chewy texture everyone loves. With bright cereal pieces and a sweet white chocolate drizzle, they're perfect for parties, holidays, or just a fun dessert at home. Once you try these, you'll never go back to plain Rice Krispies again!
Recipe Essentials
- 🍽️ Course: Dessert / Snack
- ⏱️ Cooking Time: 15 minutes + cooling time
- 🍴 Servings: 12-15 squares
- 🧄 Flavor Profile: Sweet, fruity, buttery, chewy
- 🍚 Best Served With: Milk, coffee, or as a party dessert like birthday cake Chex Mix
- 🧊 Make Ahead?: Yes, stores best at room temperature
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These treats remind me of the fun, colorful desserts we all grew up loving, but with an extra burst of fruity flavor. They're quick, easy, and perfect for getting kids involved in the kitchen. Plus, they look as amazing as they taste!
This was inspired by my Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats on this site, and pairs well with these Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Kid-friendly: These easy no-bake treats are colorful and fun for kids to make and eat, making it a great family activity for any occasion
- Soft and chewy texture: Perfectly gooey with just the right crunch that stays fresh for 5 days at room temperature
- Budget-friendly: Uses simple pantry ingredients and are ready in 15 minutes plus cooling time
Ingredients
This recipe uses simple, easy-to-find ingredients, making it perfect for a quick grocery run or last-minute dessert idea.
- Salted butter: Helps create that classic gooey texture.
- Mini marshmallows: Melt smoothly and bind everything together.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances sweetness and flavor.
- Rice Krispies cereal: Provides the light, crispy base structure.
- Fruit Loops cereal: Adds fruity flavor and bright color.
- White melting chocolate: Creates a sweet decorative drizzle on top.
- Rainbow sprinkles: Adds fun texture and a festive finish.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
Variations
- Chocolate drizzle: Use milk, semi-sweet, dark chocolate or colored candy melts instead of white chocolate drizzle for a different look.
- Layered bars: Melt more chocolate and add a total chocolate layer for a more decadent treat like our chocolate covered rice krispie treats.
- Mini treat bites: Press into mini muffin tins for bite-sized portions.
- Add Treats: Fold in mini chocolate chips, candies or sprinkles before pressing into the pan.
- Cut into shapes: Use cookie cutters for fun designs.
How to Make Fruit Loops Rice Krispie Treats
This recipe comes together in just a few easy steps and is simple, fun, and perfect for beginners. Prepare a 9x13-inch casserole dish by spraying it with cooking spray or greasing it with butter.
In a large bowl combine the Rice Krispies and Fruit Loops. Set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and melt completely.
Add the marshmallows and vanilla to the saucepan and stir continuously until just melted and well combined. Remove from heat and add to Fruit Loops mixture. Toss them with the melted marshmallows until all cereal is well coated.
Pour the mixture into the casserole dish and use a piece of wax or parchment paper or a buttered spatula to pack it down into an even layer.
Set aside to allow to cool to room temperature for 1 hour or pop in the fridge for 15 minutes to cool faster. Do not leave it in the refrigerator for more than 15 minutes.
Heat the white melting chocolate according to package instructions.
Using a spoon, resealable bag with the corner cut off or piping bag, drizzle the melted white chocolate over the rice Krispie treats and then immediately and evenly add the sprinkles over the top.
Once cooled, cut the treats into squares.
Recipe Tips
- Storage: In an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freezing or refrigerating is not recommended as they become hard.
- Use fresh marshmallows: They melt smoother and taste better.
- Grease tools: Prevents sticking when pressing into the pan.
- Press gently: Avoid overly dense treats.
- Use sharp knife: For clean edges.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy samoa rice krispie treats and s'mores rice krispie treats.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve at birthday parties: Fun and colorful dessert option with our brownies with sprinkles or our funfetti ice cream cake.
- Pack in lunchboxes: Easy grab-and-go snack with gummy bears made with jello.
- Add to dessert trays: Great for gatherings with brownie pretzels.
- Pair with ice cream: Our sprinkles ice cream is a wonderful addition.
- Use as party favors: Wrap individually with our no bake banana pudding cups.
- Serve at holidays: Customize with themed sprinkles like our Christmas Rice Krispie Treats or Rice Krispie cookies.
Recipe FAQs
Too many Fruit Loops or not enough marshmallow mixture can cause this.
Yes, it will work similarly.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Yes, larger marshmallows can be carefully cut with scissors into smaller pieces or will simply take longer to melt.
I tried this recipe with all Fruit Loops (no Rice Krispies), and they didn't hold together well because of the way the Fruit Loops lay and leave larger gaps.
More Rice Krispie Recipes
Do you love fun, chewy treats like these Fruit Loop Rice Krispies? Here are some more delicious ideas to try next!
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Fruit Loops Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
- Parchment paper or wax paper
Ingredients
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 ½ cups Fruit Loops Cereal
- ¼ cup white melting chocolate
- 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare a 9x13-inch casserole dish by spraying it with cooking spray or greasing it with butter.
- In a large bowl combine the Rice Krispies and Fruit Loops. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and melt completely.
- Add the marshmallows and vanilla to the saucepan and stir continuously until just melted and well combined. Remove from heat.
- Add to Fruit Loops mixture. Toss them with the melted marshmallows until all cereal is well coated.
- Pour the mixture into the casserole dish and use a piece of wax/parchment paper and your hands or a buttered spatula to firmly pack it down into an even layer. Don't press too hard or you'll end up with dense, hard bars.
- Set aside to allow to cool to room temperature for 1 hour or pop in the fridge for 15 minutes to cool faster. Do not leave it in the refrigerator for more than 15 minutes.
- Heat the white melting chocolate according to package instructions.
- Using a spoon, small resealable bag with the corner cut off or piping bag, drizzle the melted white chocolate over the rice Krispie treats and then immediately and evenly add the sprinkles over the top.
- Cut and serve. Once cooled, cut the treats into squares. I made 4-inch squares, but you can make them as large or small as you'd like.
Notes
- Storage: In an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freezing or refrigerating is not recommended as they become hard.
- Use fresh marshmallows: They melt smoother and taste better.
- Grease tools: Prevents sticking when pressing into the pan.
- Press gently: Avoid overly dense treats.
- Use sharp knife: For clean edges.
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