# What You'll Need:
→ 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 such as Skittles or marshmallows, crushed or chopped
# Directions:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond or peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly to incorporate. Press mixture evenly into the lined pan. Place in the refrigerator while preparing gummies.
03 - Pour fruit juice into a small saucepan. Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over juice and allow to stand for 5 minutes to bloom. Heat gently over low heat, stirring until gelatin completely dissolves. Stir in honey or agave. Pour into a parchment-lined small baking dish and chill in the refrigerator for 45 to 60 minutes until firmly set.
04 - Once the gummy sheet is set, cut into small cubes.
05 - Remove oat base from refrigerator. Distribute gummy cubes, crushed freeze-dried fruits, and crushed freeze-dried candies evenly over the surface. Press toppings lightly into base.
06 - Return pan to refrigerator and chill for 10 to 15 minutes to allow toppings to set.
07 - Lift the chilled slab out of the pan using parchment paper and cut into bars.
