Fruity Pebbles Donuts with Vanilla Glaze
Take breakfast to a whole new level with these colorful, fun Fruity Pebbles Donuts! These baked donuts combine the classic cereal both in the batter and as a topping for double the fruity fun. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect for weekend breakfast or brunch.
With a tender crumb and sweet strawberry glaze, these donuts bring all the nostalgia of your favorite childhood cereal to your breakfast table. Plus, they’re baked instead of fried, making them a bit lighter than traditional donuts.
Looking for more creative breakfast ideas? Try my Baked Oreo Donuts or Cookie Monster Donuts for more sweet treats!
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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: These donuts come together in just 30 minutes using simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
- Kid-Friendly Fun: The colorful cereal pieces and pink glaze make these donuts irresistible to kids and perfect for special breakfast occasions.
- Make-Ahead Option: You can make these donuts ahead and store them in an airtight container or even freeze them unglazed for later.
- Customizable: Switch up the glaze color or try different cereals for endless variations on this fun recipe.
Recipe Ingredients
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Ingredient Notes:
- Fruity Pebbles Cereal – The star ingredient adds crunch and flavor both inside the donuts and as a topping. We’ll use it two ways for maximum impact.
- Buttermilk – Creates a tender crumb and helps the donuts stay moist. The cereal soaks in the buttermilk for extra flavor.
- All-purpose flour – The base of our donut batter. Be sure to measure correctly for the best texture.
- Greek yogurt or sour cream – Either option adds moisture and helps create a tender crumb in the finished donuts.
- Salted butter – Adds richness and flavor. Make sure it’s melted and slightly cooled before using.
- Vanilla extract – Enhances all the flavors in the donuts and glaze.
Substitutions and Additions
- Oil Options – Use vegetable oil or canola oil interchangeably
- Extract Flavors – Try almond extract in place of strawberry in the glaze
- Yogurt Choice – Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream work equally well
- Milk Options – Whole milk or 2% milk work in the glaze
How To Make Fruity Pebbles Donuts (step-by-step directions)
STEP 1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and grease your donut pan. Combine Fruity Pebbles and buttermilk in a large bowl and let sit. (Photo 1)
STEP 2. Mix your dry ingredients in a medium bowl – flour, baking powder, and baking soda. (Photo 2)
STEP 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cereal-buttermilk mixture with egg, oil, vanilla, yogurt, and melted butter. Mix at medium speed until well combined. (Photos 3 & 4)
STEP 4. Add the flour mixture gradually, stirring until just combined. Don’t overmix. (Photo 5)
STEP 5. Fill your prepared pan about ¾ full. Use a pastry brush to ensure even coating of the pan. (Photo 6)
For The Glaze
STEP 1. While the donuts are cooling, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and pink gel food dye until thoroughly combined. (Photos 1 & 2)
STEP 2. Once donuts have cooled, gently remove them from the pan.
STEP 3. Dip the tops of each donut in the prepared glaze, then place them glaze-side up on parchment paper. (Photo 3)
STEP 4. Immediately sprinkle crushed Fruity Pebbles in a diagonal direction across the corners of each donut before the glaze sets. (Photo 4)
Recipe Tips
- Let the cereal soak in buttermilk while preparing other ingredients
- Tap the pan on the counter to remove air bubbles before baking
- Don’t overbake – the tops should spring back when lightly touched
- Add the crushed cereal topping while the glaze is still wet
- Use a piping bag for neater filling of the donut pan
Storing Tips
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze unglazed donuts wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 months.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the batter the night before and store in the refrigerator.
- Reheating: Warm slightly in the microwave if desired.
Serving Suggestions
These colorful donuts make a perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch spread. Serve them alongside my Sheet Pan Scrambled Eggs and Loaded Pancakes for a complete morning feast. For more morning inspiration, check out my collection of Unique Breakfast Ideas.
Recipe FAQs
While a donut pan gives the best results, you can make these as mini muffins instead. Adjust the baking time to about 12-15 minutes.
Add powdered sugar gradually until you reach the desired consistency. Start with less milk and add more as needed.
Yes! Try any colorful, flavored cereal you enjoy. Just make sure to crush any larger pieces before using as a topping.
Use nonstick spray or brush with oil, making sure to coat all the nooks of the pan thoroughly.
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Fruity Pebbles Donuts with Vanilla Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Fruity Pebbles Cereal
- ¾ cup Buttermilk
- 1 ⅔ cup All-purpose Flour
- ¾ tsp Baking Powder
- ¼ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ stick Salted Butter melted (4 tablespoons)
- ½ cup White Granulated Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 2 tbsp Plain Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
- 2 tbsp Canola or Vegetable Oil
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
Ingredients for Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar
- 3 tbsp Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Strawberry Extract
- 3 drops Pink Gel Food Dye
- 1 cup Fruity Pebbles Cereal
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and grease your donut pan. Combine Fruity Pebbles and buttermilk in a large bowl and let sit.1 Cup Fruity Pebbles Cereal,3/4 cup Buttermilk
- Mix your dry ingredients in a medium bowl – flour, baking powder, and baking soda.1 2/3 cup All-purpose Flour,3/4 tsp Baking Powder,1/4 tsp Baking Soda,1/2 cup White Granulated Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cereal-buttermilk mixture with egg, oil, vanilla, yogurt, and melted butter. Mix at medium speed until well combined.1 Large Egg,2 tbsp Plain Greek Yogurt,2 tbsp Canola or Vegetable Oil,1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract,1/2 stick Salted Butter
- Add the flour mixture gradually, stirring until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Fill your prepared pan about ¾ full. Use a pastry brush to ensure even coating of the pan.
For the Glaze:
- While the donuts are cooling, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and pink gel food dye until thoroughly combined.1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar,3 tbsp Milk,1 tsp Vanilla Extract,1 tsp Strawberry Extract,3 drops Pink Gel Food Dye
- Once donuts have cooled, gently remove them from the pan.
- Dip the tops of each donut in the prepared glaze, then place them glaze-side up on parchment paper.
- Immediately sprinkle crushed Fruity Pebbles in a diagonal direction across the corners of each donut before the glaze sets.1 cup Fruity Pebbles Cereal
Notes
- Let the cereal soak in buttermilk while preparing other ingredients
- Tap the pan on the counter to remove air bubbles before baking
- Don’t overbake – the tops should spring back when lightly touched
- Add the crushed cereal topping while the glaze is still wet
- Use a piping bag for neater filling of the donut pan
Nutrition Information
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