DIY Snack Bars Gummies Candy (Print View)
Oat bars topped with gummies and freeze-dried candy create a colorful, chewy, and crispy snacking experience.
# Components:
→ 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, marshmallows, or similar, crushed or chopped
# Directions:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Mix oats, almond butter, honey, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until fully incorporated. Press mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface. Transfer to the refrigerator while you prepare the gummies.
03 - Pour fruit juice into a small saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over the juice and allow it to bloom for 5 minutes. Heat gently over low, stirring until the gelatin dissolves. Add honey and stir until smooth. Pour mixture into a parchment-lined small baking dish and chill in the refrigerator for 45 to 60 minutes until fully set.
04 - Once set, use a knife to cut the gummies into small cubes.
05 - Remove oat base from the refrigerator. Evenly distribute gummy cubes, freeze-dried fruit, and freeze-dried candy over the base. Press toppings gently into the surface.
06 - Return pan to the refrigerator and chill for 10 to 15 minutes to set the toppings.
07 - Lift the bars from the pan using parchment paper and cut into 12 equal pieces.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Mash-up of gummies and freeze-dried candy for unique textures
- No bake bar with wholesome oats and nut butter
02 -
- Swap almond butter for sunflower seed butter for nut-free bars
- Check freeze-dried candy labels for allergens and dietary needs
03 -
- Use different juices to create colorful gummies for variety
- Add extra crunch with nuts or seeds in the oat base