Save A playful, colorful treat featuring chewy homemade gummies, crispy freeze-dried candies, and a wholesome oat base—perfect for snack lovers and candy fans alike.
After making these for the first time, my kitchen was filled with laughter and excitement. Kids and grown-ups alike loved mixing their favorite gummies and candies for a truly personalized treat.
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 (for gummies): 2–3 tbsp
- Freeze-dried fruit (strawberries, raspberries), lightly crushed: 1 cup
- Freeze-dried candy (Skittles, marshmallows or similar), crushed or chopped: 1 cup
Instructions
- Prepare the pan:
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the snack bar base:
- In a large bowl, mix together oats, almond butter, honey, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Refrigerate while you prepare the gummies.
- Prepare homemade gummies:
- Pour fruit juice into a small saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over the juice and let sit for 5 minutes. Heat gently over low, stirring until gelatin dissolves. Add honey or agave syrup, stir well, and pour into a parchment-lined small baking dish. Chill in the refrigerator for 45–60 minutes until set.
- Cut gummies:
- Once set, cut gummies into small cubes.
- Assemble the bars:
- Remove the oat base from the fridge. Sprinkle evenly with homemade gummy cubes, freeze-dried fruits, and freeze-dried candy. Press toppings gently into the base.
- Final chill:
- Chill the entire pan for an additional 10–15 minutes to set.
- Cut into bars:
- Lift out of the pan using parchment paper and cut into bars.
Save Making these together with family turned into a colorful kitchen adventure, with each person choosing their favorite candy mash-up. The bars quickly became a requested treat for movie nights and gatherings.
Required Tools
8x8-inch baking pan, parchment paper, mixing bowls, saucepan, spatula, knife
Allergen Information
Contains nuts and dairy, but both can be substituted. Always check labels on candies for possible allergens such as gluten or nuts.
Nutritional Information
Each bar contains approximately 170 calories, 7 g fat, 25 g carbohydrates, and 3 g protein.
Save Enjoy these playful bars as a sweet, crunchy snack—made for sharing and smiles!
Recipe FAQ
- → What type of oats work best for the base?
Rolled oats provide the ideal texture and structure for chewy snack bars while adding a wholesome flavor.
- → Can I use other nut butters besides almond?
Yes, peanut butter or sunflower seed butter are suitable options and can accommodate nut-free needs.
- → How do I make gummies with different flavors?
Choose various 100% fruit juice blends for the gelatin layer to create colorful, flavorful gummy cubes.
- → Are freeze-dried fruits necessary?
Freeze-dried fruits add crunchy texture and bright flavor, but you can substitute with other crispy add-ins.
- → How should I store these snack bars?
Keep the bars chilled in an airtight container for up to five days to maintain freshness and texture.
- → Can this treat be made vegan?
Use agar agar instead of gelatin and replace butter and honey with plant-based alternatives for a vegan version.