Sweet, chewy bars with gummies and crispy candy blend atop a wholesome oat base—playful, colorful, and crowd-pleasing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Snack Bar Base
01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
03 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Homemade Gummies
07 - 1 cup 100% fruit juice such as apple, berry, or orange
08 - 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
09 - 2 to 3 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
→ Mash-Up Toppings
10 - 1 cup freeze-dried fruit such as strawberries or raspberries, lightly crushed
11 - 1 cup freeze-dried candy such as Skittles or marshmallows, crushed or chopped
# Directions:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, almond butter, honey, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend thoroughly until the mixture is cohesive. Firmly press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, creating an even layer. Refrigerate while preparing the gummies.
03 - Pour fruit juice into a small saucepan. Evenly sprinkle unflavored gelatin over the juice and let stand for 5 minutes to allow blooming. Heat gently over low, stirring until the gelatin has completely dissolved. Stir in honey, and mix well. Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined small baking dish. Refrigerate for 45 to 60 minutes until fully set.
04 - Once set, remove the gummies from the refrigerator and cut into small cubes using a sharp knife.
05 - Retrieve the oat base from the refrigerator. Distribute homemade gummy cubes, crushed freeze-dried fruits, and freeze-dried candy evenly on top. Gently press toppings into the oat base to adhere.
06 - Place the assembled snack bars pan back into the refrigerator for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to fully set the toppings.
07 - Lift the bars out of the pan using parchment paper. Cut into 12 equal portions for serving.
