# Ingredient List:
→ 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 100% 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 (e.g., strawberries, raspberries), lightly crushed
11 - 1 cup freeze-dried candy (such as Skittles or marshmallows), crushed or chopped
# Steps:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, almond butter, honey, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until thoroughly blended. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and refrigerate while preparing the gummies.
03 - Pour the fruit juice into a small saucepan and sprinkle in the gelatin. Let sit for 5 minutes to hydrate. Heat gently over low heat, stirring constantly until the gelatin dissolves. Add honey and stir well. Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined small baking dish, then chill in the refrigerator for 45 to 60 minutes until firmly set.
04 - Once set, remove the gummies from the dish and cut into small cubes.
05 - Remove the chilled oat base from the fridge. Distribute the gummy cubes, freeze-dried fruits, and freeze-dried candies evenly over the surface. Press the toppings lightly into the bar base.
06 - Chill the entire pan for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to set the toppings.
07 - Lift out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into 12 equal bars.
