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.
When I made these for friends, everyone loved mixing and matching different gummy flavors with crunchy candy toppings. They're ideal for party snacks or a colorful pick-me-up during the week.
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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
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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 well combined. Press evenly into prepared pan. Refrigerate while preparing the gummies.
- Make Gummies:
- Pour juice into a small saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over juice and let sit 5 minutes. Heat gently, stirring until gelatin dissolves. Add honey, stir, and pour into a parchment-lined baking dish. Chill 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 base.
- Chill:
- Chill entire pan for 10 15 minutes to set.
- Slice Bars:
- Lift out using parchment paper and cut into bars.
Save These bars have become a favorite after-school treat at our place. My kids love assembling their own versions and picking which candies to sprinkle on top.
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Required Tools
8x8 inch baking pan, parchment paper, mixing bowls, saucepan, spatula, knife
Allergen Information
Contains nuts and dairy; can substitute for nut-free and dairy-free. Not suitable for vegans due to gelatin. Always check candy labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information (per bar)
Calories: 170, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 3 g
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Share these playful bars with friends or family for a cheerful treat—every bite is candy-coated fun.
Recipe FAQ
- → Can I use different juices for the gummies?
Yes, any 100% fruit juice works well. Try apple, berry, orange, or mix for a colorful appearance.
- → How do I make these bars nut-free?
Swap almond butter for sunflower seed butter or other seed butters to avoid nuts.
- → Are these suitable for vegans?
The gummies use gelatin and there's dairy in the base. Use vegan gelatin and coconut oil if desired.
- → Can I customize the toppings?
Absolutely! Use any mix of freeze-dried fruits, candies, seeds, or chopped nuts for added crunch and flavor.
- → How should I store these bars?
Keep bars refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days for best texture.
- → Can children eat these snack bars?
These are great for kids, but avoid using honey for children under one year of age.
