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. These DIY snack bars are ideal for anyone who loves mixing textures and flavors with easy prep and satisfying results.
I first made these snack bars for a family movie night, hoping to bring together everyone’s favorite treats into one playful dessert. The kids loved helping with the gummy cubes, while the adults appreciated the chewy oat base and crunchy toppings.
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 (e.g., apple, berry, or orange): 1 cup
- Unflavored gelatin: 2 tbsp
- Honey or agave syrup: 2, 3 tbsp
- Freeze-dried fruit (e.g., strawberries, raspberries), lightly crushed: 1 cup
- Freeze-dried candy (e.g., Skittles, marshmallows, or similar), crushed or chopped: 1 cup
Instructions
- Prepare Pan:
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Oat 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.
- Make 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, 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.
- Add Toppings:
- 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.
- Chill Bars:
- Chill the entire pan for an additional 10, 15 minutes to set.
- Serve:
- Lift out of the pan using parchment paper and cut into bars.
Save Every time we make these, they spark lots of laughs and sticky fingers in our kitchen. The mix of chewy, crispy, and creamy layers is always a crowd-pleaser, especially at birthday parties.
Required Tools
8x8-inch baking pan, parchment paper, mixing bowls, saucepan, spatula, knife
Nutritional Information (per bar)
Calories: 170, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 3 g
Allergen Information
Contains nuts and dairy with options for nut-free and dairy-free substitution. Not suitable for vegans due to gelatin. Always check freeze-dried candy for possible allergens.
Save Serve your homemade bars chilled for best texture. These mash-up treats store well in an airtight container for several days.