# Confectionary Cereal Donuts This Epic Rice Krispie Recipe Incorporates Krispy Kreme Glazed Donuts By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-12-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispie-recipe References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/food-porn/these-krispy-kreme-rice-krispie-treats-might-cause-sugar-overload/) & [ohbiteit](http://www.ohbiteit.com/2014/12/krispy-kreme-krispie-treats.html) This Rice Krispie recipe incorporates the classic cereal with an iconic glazed donut. From Amy at Oh, Bite it!, the Krispy Kreme Krispie Treats are [Rice Krispie treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-bliss-bars) in a standard donut shape with chopped up donuts added in to the marshmallow mixture. The sugary snack is likely very rich, but well worth trying if you are obsessed with [Rice Krispie squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-square). For donut enthusiasts, this Rice Krispie recipe requires four [plain Krispy Kreme donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-menu), but you could also use any of your favorite flavors instead. Amy used different sized cookie cutters to create the 'O' shape for the added cuteness factor, but you can customize yours with whatever shaped cookie cutters you have on hand (snowmen or Christmas trees are seasonally appropriate). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cereal-donut Fusion:** Creating innovative treats that combine popular cereal flavors with the classic donut shape presents a disruptive opportunity in the confectionery industry. - **Customizable Krispie Treats:** Offering customizable options for shaping Rice Krispie treats using different cookie cutters taps into the trend of personalization in the food industry. - **Revamped Donut Flavors:** Experimenting with different donut flavors as ingredients in Rice Krispie mixture opens up possibilities for creating unique and indulgent donut-based treats. ### Who This Affects Most - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can explore the creation of fusion treats by incorporating popular cereal flavors into classic donut shapes. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturing companies can capitalize on the trend of customization by offering options for consumers to shape their Rice Krispie treats in various designs. - **Bakery:** Bakeries can innovate by incorporating different donut flavors into their treats, attracting customers looking for unique and indulgent offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruity Cereal Milk Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-fruity-pebbles-milk.md) - [Frozen Marshmallow Square Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-ice-cream.md) - [Glazed Donut Holes Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glazed-donut-holes-cereals.md) - [Japanese Rice Flour Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/komedough.md) - [Toaster Pastry-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-poptart.md) - [Hybrid Cereal Snack Squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-squares-corn-flakes.md) - [Cinnamon Sugar Lunch Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-homestyle-cinnamon-sugar.md) - [Pretzel-Packed Crispy Rice Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-bliss-bars.md) - [Decadent Cake-Like Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-decadent-desserts.md)