Save A playful, colorful treat featuring chewy homemade gummies, crispy freeze-dried candies, and a wholesome oat base this recipe is perfect for snack lovers and candy fans alike. It brings together fun textures and flavors for a truly unique homemade bar.
I first made these mash-up bars for a family movie night and the kids loved choosing different juices for their gummies. Seeing their excited faces while pressing colorful candies into the oat base made this recipe a repeat hit in our house.
Ingredients
- Snack Bar Base: 2 cups rolled oats, 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter), 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup, 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted), 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, pinch of salt
- Homemade Gummies: 1 cup 100% fruit juice (apple, berry, or orange), 2 tbsp unflavored gelatin, 2 3 tbsp honey or agave syrup
- Mash-Up Toppings: 1 cup freeze-dried fruit (strawberries, raspberries, lightly crushed), 1 cup freeze-dried candy (Skittles, marshmallows, or similar, crushed or chopped)
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 evenly into the pan and refrigerate while making gummies.
- Homemade Gummies:
- Pour fruit juice into a small saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over the juice and let sit for 5 minutes. Heat gently, stirring until gelatin dissolves. Add honey, stir, and pour into a parchment lined dish. Chill for 45 60 minutes until set.
- Cut Gummies:
- Once set, cut gummies into small cubes.
- Assemble Bars:
- Remove oat base from fridge. Sprinkle with gummy cubes, freeze dried fruits, and freeze dried candy. Press toppings gently into the base.
- Final Chill:
- Chill pan for 10 15 minutes to set.
- Serve:
- Lift out using parchment paper and cut into bars.
Save We love making these bars for kitchen playdates. Everyone gets to add their favorite toppings and the results always spark smiles around the table.
Nutritional Information
Each bar contains 170 calories, 7 g fat, 25 g carbohydrates, and 3 g protein, making it a playful but balanced treat.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains nuts (almond butter), dairy (butter), and gelatin. Refer to packaging for specific freeze dried candy allergens such as gluten, dairy, or nuts.
Recipe Variations
Swap almond butter for sunflower seed butter for a nut free version. Use different juices to create rainbow gummies, or add nuts for extra crunch.
Save Try experimenting with different toppings for surprising flavor combos. These snack bars are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I make gummies for this snack?
Sprinkle gelatin over fruit juice, let sit, heat gently until dissolved, stir in honey, pour into a dish, and chill until set.
- → Can I make these bars nut-free?
Yes, substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version of the bars.
- → Are these suitable for vegans?
This treat contains gelatin and honey, so it isn't vegan; however, vegan gelatin substitutes may work.
- → What other toppings can I use?
Try adding chopped nuts, seeds, or mix different freeze-dried candies and fruit for extra flavor and texture.
- → How should I store the snack bars?
Keep bars covered in the refrigerator for optimal freshness and texture; they last several days chilled.
- → Can I customize the flavors of gummies?
Absolutely! Use various fruit juices like apple, berry, or orange for unique flavors and a rainbow effect.