Colorful bars blend homemade gummies, freeze-dried candies, and oats for a playful snack; sweet, chewy and crunchy.
# 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
# Method:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine rolled oats, almond butter, honey, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Press the mixture evenly into the lined baking pan. Place in the refrigerator while preparing gummies.
03 - Pour fruit juice into a small saucepan. Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over the surface and let stand for 5 minutes to bloom. Gently heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is fully dissolved. Incorporate honey, stir until homogeneous, and pour mixture into a parchment-lined small baking dish.
04 - Chill the gelatin mixture in the refrigerator for 45 to 60 minutes until firmly set. Once set, cut gummies into small uniform cubes.
05 - Remove the oat base from refrigeration. Evenly distribute homemade gummy cubes, crushed freeze-dried fruits, and crushed freeze-dried candies over the top. Gently press toppings into the oat base.
06 - Return pan to the refrigerator and chill for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to secure the toppings.
07 - Lift out the snack slab using parchment paper handles. Slice cleanly into bars using a sharp knife.
