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Fruity Pebble Donuts

Published: January 9, 2023 Modified: Jan 11, 2023 by Cambrea Gordon. This post may contain affiliate links.

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Fruity pebble donuts are a fun, fruity-flavored breakfast treat! Baked not fried, they are super soft and fluffy with a cereal milk glaze and fruity pebbles cereal on top.

fruity pebble donuts topped with fruity pebbles cereal.

Fruity pebbles cereal is my favorite childhood breakfast treat!

I have loved using fruit-flavored cereal in my desserts, like fruity pebble cake and fruity pebble macarons. It makes any dessert more fun!

These fruit pebble donuts are soft and fluffy cake-like donuts with cereal milk incorporated into the batter.

They are baked in the oven, not fried, so they are easy to make in just 30 minutes.

For more donut recipes, try Chocolate Mini Donuts.

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cereal milk donut with a bite taken out of it.

why you'll love this recipe

  • They are baked donuts, so no frying is involved!
  • The donut batter is made in one bowl in just two simple steps.
  • These cereal donuts are decorated with a fruity pebble glaze and sprinkled with fruity pebble cereal for tons of fruity flavor!
  • This sweet and colorful dessert is perfect for any occasion!

notes and subsitutions

Find the full ingredient measurements and instructions in the recipe card below!

ingredients needed to make fruity pebble donuts.
  • Fruity pebbles cereal: You can't make this recipe without them! You can find them in any grocery store or online through Amazon.
  • Buttermilk: I recommend using store-bought full-fat buttermilk for the best results.
  • Canola oil: This oil is flavorless and perfect for creating a soft and fluffy texture. You can substitute vegetable oil or any other flavorless oil.
  • Sour cream: Full-fat greek yogurt can be substituted if needed.
  • Food coloring: To make the purple glaze, I used Americolor Violet and Deep Pink. You can also use a different color or leave out the coloring completely!

recipe instructions

Before you start, make sure to take all of the ingredients out of the fridge so they can come to room temperature! Then preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C and butter or spray a non-stick donut pan.

STEP ONE: Make the cereal milk. In a large mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk and fruity pebbles and allow them to soak for 5 minutes while you measure the other ingredients.

STEP TWO: Whisk the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

a process collage of making the fruity pebble donut batter.

STEP THREE: Whisk the wet ingredients. In the same mixing bowl as the cereal milk, whisk in the melted butter, oil, egg, sour cream, vanilla extract, and sugar.

STEP FOUR: Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Whisk the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix!

a donut pan filled with donut batter before baking.

STEP FIVE: Fill the donut pan. Transfer the donut batter into a piping bag or ziplock bag and cut the tip open. Pipe the donut molds so they are about ¾ full.

STEP SIX: Bake and decorate! Bake the donuts for 9-10 minutes, or until the tops spring back when touched. Let the pan cool for 10 minutes on a wire cooling rack, then carefully remove each one.

Then you can wash the pan, butter or spray it, then fill it with the rest of the batter. Once all of the donuts are baked and cool, whisk together the glaze. Dunk or spoon the glaze over the donuts and immediately sprinkle with crushed fruity pebbles.

baked fruity pebble donuts topped with cereal.

expert baking tips

  • Use a kitchen scale. Baking with a scale is much more accurate than cup measurements. To convert this recipe, click the "metric" button next to the ingredients title on the recipe card.
  • Use room temperature ingredients: Using room temperature ingredients creates a smooth, fully blended batter that will result in a uniform texture and even baking.
  • Spray or butter the pan. To prevent the donuts from sticking to the pan, spread a light coating of butter or use cooking spray!
  • Make sure the glaze is thick. If you notice the glaze is sliding off the donuts quickly where you can see the donut through it, add more powdered sugar.
  • Baking times may vary: All ovens are different, and your donuts may bake quicker or take longer than the indicated baking time. I recommend always checking on them occasionally and testing for doneness!
three fruity pebble donuts on their sides.

faqs

Can I make mini donuts?

Yes! I recommend baking them for 7-9 minutes.

Help! Why are my donuts sticking to the pan?

This means the donut pan was not buttered or sprayed with cooking spray before filling.

Can the donuts be frozen?

You can freeze them before glazing for one week in an airtight container or ziplock bag.

How should I store them?

Store the baked and glaze donuts in an airtight container or ziplock bag for 2-3 days.

more breakfast recipes to try

  • Banana Nutella Muffins
  • Brioche French Toast Casserole
  • Cinnamon Roll Muffins
  • Chai Apple Cinnamon Scones

If you tried this or any other recipe on my website, please let me know how it went in the comments below, I love hearing from you! Also, please leave a star rating while you're there! You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can check it out!

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fruity pebble donuts sprinkled with fruity pebbles cereal.
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Fruity Pebble Donuts

Fruity pebble donuts are a fun, fruity-flavored breakfast treat! Baked not fried, they are super soft and fluffy with a cereal milk glaze and fruity pebbles cereal on top.
Servings 10 donuts
Prep 20 mins
Cook 10 mins
Total 30 mins
Course : Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine : American
Author : Cambrea Gordon

Equipment

  • non-stick donut pan
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Ingredients 
 

For the Batter

  • ¾ cup buttermilk room temperature
  • ⅔ cup fruity pebbles cereal
  • 1 ⅔ cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 tablespoon sour cream room temperature
  • 2 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoon milk
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon extract
  • Very small drop of violet and deep pink for a pale purple color
  • fruity pebbles cereal for topping

Instructions

  • Spray a non-stick donut pan and preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix the fruity pebbles and buttermilk together. Set aside while you measure the rest of the ingredients.
    ¾ cup buttermilk, ⅔ cup fruity pebbles cereal
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    1 ⅔ cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • In the same mixing bowl with the cereal milk, whisk in the melted butter, sugar, egg, sour cream, oil, and vanilla.
    4 tablespoon unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoon sour cream, 2 tablespoon canola oil, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
  • Fill a piping bag with the batter.
  • Pipe the batter into the six donut molds so they are ¾ full.
  • Bake for 9-10 minutes or until the tops spring back when touched.
  • Let the tray cool on a wire cooling rack.
    (After 10 minutes, you can carefully remove the donuts from the pan, wash it, and fill it with the rest of the batter for 4 more donuts.)
  • Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, food coloring, lemon extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.
    The glaze should be thick! Dunk one donut into the glaze and determine if you need more powdered sugar or milk. The glaze should sit on top of it and just barely drip down the sides. If you can see the donut through the glaze you can add more sugar.
    2 cups powdered sugar, ¼ teaspoon lemon extract, ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract, 2-3 tablespoon milk, Very small drop of violet and deep pink for a pale purple color
  • Once glaze, immediately sprinkle with fruity pebbles. Enjoy!
    fruity pebbles cereal

Notes

Step-by-step process photos are provided above, in the body of this post.
  • Use a kitchen scale. Baking with a scale is much more accurate than cup measurements. To convert this recipe, click the "metric" button next to the ingredients title on the recipe card.
  • Use room temperature ingredients: Using room temperature ingredients creates a smooth, fully blended batter that will result in a uniform texture and even baking.
  • Spray or butter the pan. To prevent the donuts from sticking to the pan, spread a light coating of butter or use cooking spray!
  • Make sure the glaze is thick. If you notice the glaze is sliding off the donuts quickly where you can see the donut through it, add more powdered sugar.
  • Baking times may vary: All ovens are different, and your donuts may bake quicker or take longer than the indicated baking time. I recommend always checking on them occasionally and testing for doneness!
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 0.3mg

The calorie information provided for the recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.

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  1. Jenna W. says

    January 25, 2023 at 8:20 am

    5 stars
    These donuts are a childhood dream come true! I couldn’t stop eating them!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      January 25, 2023 at 9:11 am

      Yay! Thanks so much for coming back to leave a review Jenna!

      Reply
  2. Amelia says

    January 19, 2023 at 10:30 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! My family loved them!

    Reply
  3. Lian Capri says

    January 14, 2023 at 6:32 pm

    5 stars
    Ate 2 yesterday. delicious.

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      January 16, 2023 at 9:45 am

      Amazing, glad to hear you enjoyed them Lian!

      Reply
  4. Stuart rifkin says

    January 13, 2023 at 10:42 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe! Kids loved baking them with me. Still soft even a day later.

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      January 13, 2023 at 10:45 am

      Thanks so much for the kind review Stuart! So glad you all enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply
  5. Miranda M. says

    January 09, 2023 at 1:23 pm

    5 stars
    I never knew baked donuts could be so easy! My roommate and I are fruity pebble lovers and we both loved this recipe. They came together so easily and turned out perfectly soft and fluffy.

    Reply

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