# What you 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, marshmallows, or similar, crushed or chopped
# Steps to follow:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend rolled oats, almond butter, honey, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is cohesive. Press into the lined pan, creating an even layer. Refrigerate the base while preparing the gummies.
03 - Pour fruit juice into a small saucepan and evenly sprinkle gelatin over the surface. Allow gelatin to bloom for 5 minutes. Gently heat over low heat, stirring continuously until gelatin dissolves completely. Incorporate honey, mix until homogeneous, and pour into a parchment-lined small baking dish. Chill in the refrigerator for 45 to 60 minutes or until solidified.
04 - Once set, remove the gummy layer from the dish and slice into small cubes.
05 - Retrieve the chilled oat base. Distribute homemade gummy cubes, crushed freeze-dried fruits, and chopped freeze-dried candies uniformly across the surface. Gently press toppings into the base to ensure adhesion.
06 - Transfer the entire pan back to the refrigerator for an additional 10 to 15 minutes so the toppings set firmly.
07 - Lift the snack slab out of the pan by pulling up the parchment paper. Slice evenly into bars using a sharp knife.
