Fruity Pebbles Donuts

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Indulge in homemade Fruity Pebbles Donuts with this easy recipe! Bring a pop of color and flavor to your kitchen with this treat!

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Rest Time20

Total Time50

Course: Breakfast

Keyword: Fruity Pebbles Donuts

Servings:

Calories: 266kcal

Equipment

6-Hole Regular Sized Donut Pan
Frosting Bag (optional)
Wilton 2A Frosting Tip (optional)

Ingredients

Ingredients for Donuts:

1 Cup Fruity Pebbles Cereal
3/4 Cup Buttermilk
1 2/3 Cup All-purpose Flour
3/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Stick Salted Butter melted (4 tablespoons)
1/2 Cup White Granulated Sugar
1 Large Egg
2 Tablespoons Plain Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
2 Tablespoons Canola or Vegetable Oil
1/2 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract

Ingredients for Glaze:

1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
3 Tablespoons Milk
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Teaspoon Strawberry Extract
3 Drops Pink Gel Food Dye
1 Cup Fruity Pebbles Cereal

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease your donut pan. Set aside.
Place 1 cup of fruity pebbles and the buttermilk in a large mixing bowl. Give a slight stir and set aside.
Combine all dry ingredients for the donuts (flour, baking powder, and baking soda). Mix.
Lightly whisk the egg before adding it to the bowl with the cereal and buttermilk in it. Add the oil, vanilla, greek yogurt, and melted butter to the bowl as well. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
Add the flour mixture to the buttermilk mixture, a bit at a time, and stir it in until thoroughly combined.
Grab your prepared donut pan and fill each cavity about 3⁄4 of the way full. I tend to use a piping bag with a Wilton 2A tip, but anything similar, or even just a spoon scooping it in, will work.
Bake for 10 minutes or until the tops of the donuts are bouncy.
Do not remove the donuts from the pan. Just set the donuts away from the stove for about 15-20 minutes or until cool.
While the donuts are cooling, mix together all the ingredients for the glaze, except the cereal, and stir until thoroughly combined.
Gently remove the donuts from the pan and dip the tops of the donuts in the prepared glaze, before placing them glaze up on a piece of parchment paper, a pan, plate, etc.
Lightly crush the remaining 1 cup of fruity pebbles and sprinkle in a diagonal direction across the corners of each donut.
Serve, eat, and enjoy!

Notes

Storage and Reheating Instructions

How to Store Fruity Pebbles Donuts:

Got leftovers? No problem! Storing and reheating these donuts is a breeze. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

How to Reheat Fruity Pebbles Donuts:

If you want to reheat them, just pop them in the microwave for a few seconds. They'll come out as good as fresh!

Helpful Tips & Substitutions

Can this be Frozen?

Absolutely! Freeze the unfrosted donuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag or container. They'll keep for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature, and add the glaze and cereal topping before serving.

Can this be made ahead of time?

You bet! Prepare the donuts a day in advance and store them unfrosted. Glaze and add the cereal topping just before serving to maintain that perfect crunch and freshness.

Substitutions & Variations

Dairy-Free? Use almond or soy milk and a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
Gluten-Free? Swap the all-purpose flour for your favorite gluten-free blend.
Cereal? Feel free to experiment with other cereal flavors for a new twist!

Helpful Cooking Notes

Immediately after glazing donuts, sprinkle with crushed cereal. If you allow the glaze to harden, the cereal will not stick.

When preparing your glaze, add your whole milk one tablespoon at a time until you achieve your desired consistency. For me, it was about 3 tablespoons.

Before placing your donuts in the oven, gently pound your donut pan down on the counter. This will help the batter settle down evenly and get out air bubbles.

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