Fruit Loop Donuts Recipe

Introduction

These Fruit Loop Donuts are a colorful and fun treat perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. With a delightful cereal crunch inside and a creamy glaze topped with more Froot Loops, they’re sure to brighten your day and please both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• ½ cup finely crushed Froot Loops (about 1 cup whole cereal)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup buttermilk
• ¼ cup butter (melted)
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• pink food coloring (about a quarter-sized amount)
• 1 cup Froot Loops (whole)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• additional cereal for topping

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a donut pan with nonstick spray and set it aside.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, crushed Froot Loops, baking powder, and salt until combined.
3. Step 3: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring into the well.
4. Step 4: Whisk the wet ingredients together gradually incorporating the dry ingredients. The batter will be thick. Fold in the whole Froot Loops gently using a spatula.
5. Step 5: Transfer the batter to a pastry bag and pipe it evenly into the six donut cavities of the prepared pan.
6. Step 6: Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly touched. Remove from the oven and turn the donuts out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Step 7: To prepare the glaze, combine powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and cream cheese in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
8. Step 8: Stir constantly with a rubber spatula until the glaze is smooth and uniform in texture.
9. Step 9: Once the donuts have cooled enough to handle, dip the top of each one into the glaze. Place back on the wire rack and immediately sprinkle with additional cereal for garnish.

Tips & Variations

• For a more even distribution of cereal in the batter, fold the whole Froot Loops in gently at the end to avoid crushing them too much.
• Use a piping bag with a round tip to fill donut cavities neatly and avoid overflows.
• If you prefer, swap cream cheese with Greek yogurt in the glaze for a lighter topping.
• Add a few drops of different food coloring to create a colorful rainbow batter effect.

Storage

Store leftover donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To enjoy them fresh, bring to room temperature or warm briefly in the microwave for about 10 seconds. The glaze may soften when reheated, so use caution to avoid drips.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular milk instead of buttermilk?

Yes, you can substitute regular milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar added to ½ cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes to curdle, then use as buttermilk.

Can I make these donuts without a donut pan?

If you don’t have a donut pan, you can bake the batter in a muffin tin, but the shape will be different. Adjust baking time slightly and check for doneness with a toothpick.

Fruit Loop Donuts Recipe

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• Author: Thomas
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 6 donuts 1x

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Description

These colorful Fruit Loop Donuts bring a fun twist to classic baked donuts with a vibrant cereal-infused batter and a creamy, sweet glaze topped with extra Froot Loops for crunch and visual appeal. Perfect for breakfast or a playful dessert, these baked donuts are light, fluffy, and bursting with nostalgic fruity flavors.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• ½ cup finely crushed Froot Loops (about 1 cup whole cereal)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

• ½ cup buttermilk
• ¼ cup butter (melted)
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• pink food coloring (about a quarter sized amount)

For Batter Mix-In

• 1 cup Froot Loops (whole)

For Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• Additional Froot Loops cereal for topping

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Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a donut pan thoroughly with nonstick spray to ensure easy removal of the baked donuts. Set aside.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, finely crushed Froot Loops, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in granulated sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and the pink food coloring. The pink coloring should be approximately a quarter-sized amount to give a nice pastel tint.
4. Combine Batter: Begin whisking the wet ingredients in the well to incorporate. Gradually combine with the dry ingredients to form a thick batter. Using a spatula, carefully fold in the whole Froot Loops cereal to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
5. Fill Donut Pan: Transfer the batter into a pastry bag or piping bag. Pipe the batter evenly into the six cavities of the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity generously but not overflowing.
6. Bake Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 10 minutes, or until the donuts spring back lightly when touched. Remove from oven and transfer donuts to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare Glaze: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and the room temperature cream cheese. Stir continuously with a rubber spatula until the mixture is smooth, uniform, and slightly thickened.
8. Glaze Donuts: Once the donuts have cooled sufficiently to handle, dip each donut into the prepared glaze to coat evenly. Place the glazed donuts back on the wire rack.
9. Add Toppings: Immediately sprinkle additional Froot Loops cereal onto the glazed donuts for extra color, texture, and flavor. Allow glaze to set before serving.

Notes

• Use a light hand with the pink food coloring as a little goes a long way to avoid overly bright or artificial color.
• Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before starting the glaze to guarantee smooth blending without lumps.
• To crush the Froot Loops, place them in a sealed bag and gently crush with a rolling pin or use a food processor briefly.
• If you don’t have a donut pan, you can use a muffin tin but the shape will differ.
• Freshly baked donuts are best enjoyed the same day for optimal texture and flavor.
• The glaze can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; re-whisk before using if it thickens.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: Fruit Loop Donuts, baked donuts, cereal donuts, funfetti donuts, dessert recipe, breakfast donuts, colorful donuts