DIY Snack Bars Gummies Candy (Printer View)

Gummy snack bars unite oats, fruit juice, and freeze-dried candy for a chewy, crisp bite.

# 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 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

# Method:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring all edges are covered.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond butter, honey, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is incorporated. Press this evenly into the prepared pan and refrigerate while preparing the gummies.
03 - Pour fruit juice into a small saucepan. Sprinkle over unflavored gelatin and let it hydrate for 5 minutes. Place the saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin fully dissolves. Mix in honey or agave syrup, then pour the liquid into a parchment-lined small baking dish. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 45 to 60 minutes until set.
04 - Once the gelatin has set, turn out onto a cutting board and cut into small cubes.
05 - Remove the oat base from the refrigerator. Evenly distribute the gummy cubes, freeze-dried fruit, and freeze-dried candy across the surface. Press toppings gently into the oat layer.
06 - Return the pan to the refrigerator and chill for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to fully set the toppings.
07 - Lift the snack slab out of the pan using the parchment paper. Slice cleanly into bars.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Customizable with endless candy and fruit choices
  • Fun for kids and adults to make together
02 -
  • Contains nuts and gelatin, so not suitable for nut-free or vegan diets unless you substitute
  • Check allergy labels carefully on freeze-dried candy packaging
03 -
  • Let gummies chill fully before slicing for clean cubes
  • Use parchment for easier lifting and cutting of bars

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