DIY Snack Bars Gummies Candy (Printable)
Vibrant snack bars with chewy gummies, crispy fruity toppings, and hearty oat base for adventurous snackers.
# Components:
→ Snack Bar Base
01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
03 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Homemade Gummies
07 - 1 cup fruit juice (such as apple, berry, or orange)
08 - 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
09 - 2 to 3 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
→ Mash-Up Toppings
10 - 1 cup freeze-dried fruit (such as strawberries or raspberries), lightly crushed
11 - 1 cup freeze-dried candy (such as Skittles, marshmallows, or similar), crushed or chopped
# Method:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend the rolled oats, almond or peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is cohesive. Firmly press the mixture into the prepared pan and refrigerate while preparing the gummies.
03 - Pour fruit juice into a small saucepan and sprinkle gelatin evenly over the juice. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Gently heat over low, stirring until the gelatin completely dissolves. Incorporate honey or agave syrup, mix thoroughly, and transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined small baking dish. Refrigerate for 45–60 minutes until firmly set.
04 - Once set, remove the gummy slab and slice into small cubes.
05 - Retrieve the chilled oat base from the refrigerator. Scatter homemade gummy cubes, freeze-dried fruit, and freeze-dried candy evenly over the base. Press gently to adhere toppings.
06 - Place the pan back in the refrigerator for 10–15 additional minutes to secure the toppings.
07 - Lift the snack slab out using the parchment paper. Slice into 12 bars and serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Brings together chewy, crunchy, and fruity textures for a truly unique snack bar.
- Easy to customize with your favorite fruits, candies, and nut butters.
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- This recipe contains nuts and dairy; substitutions are easy for nut-free or dairy-free options.
- Homemade gummies use gelatin; not suitable for vegans or very young children.
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- Use assorted fruit juices for gummies to create a rainbow tray of snack bars.
- Add extra crunch with chopped nuts or seeds in the base, or swap almond butter for sunflower seed butter if needed.