Save A playful, colorful treat featuring chewy homemade gummies, crispy freeze-dried candies, and a wholesome oat base—the perfect mash-up for snack lovers and candy fans alike.
I had so much fun assembling these snack bars with my kids. Mixing gummies and crunchy candy over an oat base made for a delicious and interactive recipe that everyone enjoyed creating together.
Ingredients
- Rolled oats: 2 cups
- Almond butter (or peanut butter): 1/2 cup
- Honey or maple syrup: 1/3 cup
- Unsalted butter, melted: 1/4 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: Pinch
- 100% fruit juice (apple, berry, or orange): 1 cup
- Unflavored gelatin: 2 tbsp
- Honey or agave syrup: 2 to 3 tbsp
- Freeze-dried fruit (strawberries, raspberries), lightly crushed: 1 cup
- Freeze-dried candy (Skittles, marshmallows, or similar), crushed or chopped: 1 cup
Instructions
- Prepare pan:
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make oat base:
- In a large bowl, mix oats, almond butter, honey, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until combined. Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Refrigerate.
- Prepare gummies:
- Pour fruit juice into small saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over juice and let sit for 5 minutes. Heat gently over low and stir until gelatin dissolves. Add honey, mix, and pour into parchment-lined small baking dish. Chill for 45 to 60 minutes until set.
- Cube gummies:
- Cut set gummies into small cubes.
- Add toppings:
- Remove oat base from fridge. Sprinkle with gummy cubes, freeze-dried fruits, and freeze-dried candy. Press toppings gently into base.
- Chill and slice:
- Chill pan for 10 to 15 minutes to set. Lift out using parchment paper and cut into bars.
Save My kids love picking their favorite candies for these bars, so every batch becomes a unique, colorful surprise. Sharing these with friends at picnics or school always brings big smiles and requests for the recipe!
Required Tools
8x8-inch baking pan, parchment paper, mixing bowls, saucepan, spatula, knife
Allergen Information
Contains nuts and dairy. Substitute with seed butter and coconut oil for allergy-friendly version. Gelatin makes the gummies unsuitable for vegans.
Nutritional Information (per bar)
Calories: 170, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 3 g
Save Drizzle a bit of melted chocolate on top for a decadent twist. These bars keep well in the fridge for up to five days—just store them in an airtight container.
Recipe FAQ
- → Can I make these bars nut-free?
Yes, substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter to make the oat base nut-free.
- → What juices work best for gummies?
Try apple, berry, or orange juice for varied flavors and colors in the homemade gummies.
- → How do I create extra crunchy bars?
Add chopped seeds or nuts to the oat base for more texture alongside freeze-dried toppings.
- → Are these bars vegetarian-friendly?
They use gelatin for gummies, but all other ingredients are vegetarian. Not suitable for vegans.
- → Can I prepare the bars ahead?
Yes, store cut bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days for best freshness.
- → Are the candy toppings customizable?
Mix freeze-dried fruit, Skittles, marshmallows, or any crunchy candies for your favorite flavor profile.