Description
Fruity Pebbles Breakfast Bread is a fun, colorful, and sweet quick bread that combines the nostalgic crunch of Fruity Pebbles cereal with a moist, tender loaf. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cheerful snack, this easy-to-make treat is topped with a light glaze and extra cereal for a pop of texture and color in every bite.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup Fruity Pebbles cereal (plus more for topping)
Optional Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which will help create a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure they’re fully incorporated, then add vanilla extract and sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which could toughen the bread.
- Fold in Cereal: Carefully fold in ¾ cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal to add color and crunch throughout the batter.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top for even baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to firm up, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- Prepare and Apply Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and sprinkle with extra Fruity Pebbles cereal for an added colorful, crunchy finishing touch.
Notes
- Add a few drops of food coloring to the glaze for extra flair and color contrast.
- For more crunch, lightly toast extra Fruity Pebbles cereal before using it as a topping.
- Store the bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
