Pin 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.
The first time I put these together, I realized they were an instant hit with everyone. The unique mix of freeze-dried candy and homemade gummies takes basic bars to a totally fun, nostalgic level.
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 3 tbsp
- Freeze-dried fruit (strawberries, raspberries), crushed: 1 cup
- Freeze-dried candy (Skittles, marshmallows or similar), crushed or chopped: 1 cup
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Pan:
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make Snack Bar Base:
- In a large bowl, mix oats, almond butter, honey, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Press mixture evenly into pan. Refrigerate base while preparing gummies.
- Make Gummies:
- Pour juice into a small saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin on juice, let sit for 5 minutes. Heat gently, stirring until dissolved. Add honey, stir, pour into parchment-lined dish. Chill 45 60 minutes until set.
- Cut Gummies:
- When set, cut gummies into small cubes.
- Assemble Bars:
- Take oat base from fridge. Sprinkle with gummy cubes, freeze-dried fruits, and freeze-dried candy. Press toppings in gently.
- Final Chill:
- Chill whole pan for 10 15 minutes to set.
- Cut and Serve:
- Lift out by parchment and cut into bars.
Pin These bars are the ones my nephew begs me to make for movie nights. Everyone loves choosing which candies go on top and layering their favorite color gummies!
Required Tools
You'll need an 8x8-inch baking pan, parchment paper, mixing bowls, a saucepan, a spatula, and a knife for cutting bars.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains nuts, dairy, gelatin, and honey. Seed butter and coconut oil can be used for substitutions. Always check candy labels for additional allergens.
Nutritional Information (per bar)
Calories: 170, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 3 g
Pin Serve chilled for best texture and store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Recipe Q&A
- → Can I use different nut butters?
Yes, almond butter can be swapped for peanut, sunflower seed, or other nut and seed butters based on preference.
- → How do I make this dairy-free?
Replace unsalted butter with coconut oil or a dairy-free margarine for a completely dairy-free snack bar.
- → Can gummies be made vegan?
Gelatin is not vegan, but you can experiment with agar agar or vegan gelatin alternatives if desired.
- → What types of freeze-dried candies work best?
Most crisp freeze-dried candies like Skittles, marshmallows, or fruit pieces add colorful crunch and sweetness.
- → How long do these bars last?
Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week to maintain freshness and texture.
- → Any nut-free options available?
Use sunflower seed butter and check candy ingredients for nut-free assurance to accommodate nut allergies.
