# 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 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 such as strawberries or raspberries, lightly crushed
11 - 1 cup freeze-dried candy for example Skittles or marshmallows, crushed or chopped
# Method:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure an easy release of the snack bars.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond butter, honey, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend thoroughly until the mixture is cohesive.
03 - Press the prepared oat mixture evenly into the lined baking pan. Refrigerate to allow it to firm while assembling the gummies.
04 - Pour fruit juice into a small saucepan and sprinkle gelatin on top. Allow gelatin to bloom for 5 minutes, then gently heat over low until fully dissolved while stirring.
05 - Stir honey into the gelatin-fruit juice mixture, blend well, and pour into a parchment-lined small baking dish. Refrigerate for 45 to 60 minutes until firmly set.
06 - Cut the set gummies into small cubes for topping.
07 - Remove chilled oat base from the refrigerator. Evenly distribute gummy cubes, crushed freeze-dried fruit, and freeze-dried candy over the surface. Gently press toppings into the base.
08 - Refrigerate the entire pan for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until thoroughly set.
09 - Lift the snack slab out of the pan using parchment paper and cut into 12 uniform bars.
