Chocolate chips and marshmallows add a fun twist to these No Bake Nutella S'mores Granola Bars. S'mores for breakfast will have everyone smiling as they start the day.
Lately we have become obsessed with making all things granola. Homemade granola and granola bites have been happening every single week for the past month because we love them so much.
I'm trying to space them out sharing them here because I'm sure you are not as obsessed as we are. But, seriously, skip the store bought snacks and make your own chewy granola bars.
Our granola obsession all started with these Peanut Butter Granola Bites a few years ago and has just spiraled out of control with this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Granola.
Let's just say that the big container of rolled oats in the cupboard is down to the last few oats. Mental note: add more old fashioned oats to this week's grocery list.
Today I thought I would share my "at the moment" favorite no bake granola bar recipe. Nutella and s'mores is my go to combo right now. But you know that's subject to change at any moment.
The creamy hazelnut spread, the chewy rolled oats, the chocolate and the marshmallow bits spread throughout is enough to make anyone swoon.
Definitely don't picture me eating all the bars. No, I would never do that. Never.
Ok, ok, so I may have eaten a few while sipping on a Coconut Nutella Latte. What can I say? I love me some Nutella.
Thank goodness this recipe makes a small batch, and thank goodness that our kids love them as much as I do. They helped me finish off the bars in record time.
Are you convinced that you need no bake granola bars today? I'm convincing myself that we need another batch too.
See you in 15 minutes with Nutella smears on your face. I know you eat spoonfuls whenever you get the jar out too.
How to make No Bake Nutella S'mores Granola Bars:
- Place the butter and honey in a saucepan and heat over low heat until melted. Add the Nutella and stir until melted.
- Pour the oats into the pan and stir until everything is completely coated. Let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Line an 8x8 pan with foil or you can just butter the pan. Either way works and will keep your bars from sticking.
- Stir in the mini marshmallow and chocolate chips quickly. The mixture will still be warm, so you want to work fast, so the chocolate chips do not melt too much.
- Pour the mixture into the pan and top with a few more chocolate chips and marshmallows.l This is totally optional, but I think it adds a pretty touch to the finished bars.
How do homemade granola bars keep their shape?
- Use a piece of wax paper and press down on the mixture very firmly. The harder you press them into the pan will help them stay firm later.
- Let the mixture cool completely before cutting it into ten even bars. Store in a tightly sealed container.
Just for the record. These are not like the hard granola bars you buy in the grocery store. These are a softer granola bar, but if you press them into the pan firmly they will keep their shape just fine.
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More Nutella breakfast recipes you may like:
- Nutella Pop Tarts - using just a few ingredients you can have a chocolate filled pastry that looks and tastes amazing
- Chocolate Nutella Banana Muffins - swirls of chocolate add a fun touch to these soft breakfast muffins
- Nutella Hot Chocolate - this warm rich chocolate drink is delicious any time of year
- Nutella Stuffed French Toast from Living Locurto - perfect breakfast for the chocolate lover in your life
- Nutella Lovers Healthy Chocolate Smoothie from Foolproof Living - this creamy decadent smooth tastes amazing and is good for you
No Bake Nutella S’mores Granola Bars
Chocolate chips and marshmallows add a fun twist to these No Bake Nutella S'mores Granola Bars. S'mores for breakfast will have everyone smiling.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup Nutella spread
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup + 2 Tablespoons miniature chocolate chips
- ½ cup + 2 Tablespoons miniature marshmallow bits
Instructions
- Place the butter and honey in a saucepan and heat over medium low heat until melted. Stir in Nutella spread and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
- Pour in the oats and stir until completely coated. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
- Add the mini chocolate chips and mini marshmallow bits. Stir quickly until they are just mixed in. Pour the mixture into a greased 8x8 baking dish.
- Sprinkle the top of the granola with 1-2 Tablespoons of extra mini marshmallows and chocolate chips.
- Place a piece of wax paper on the top, and press down firmly. You need to really compress the mixture, so it holds together once it cools.
- Let the bars completely cool and set before cutting into 10 bars. Store in a sealed container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 187Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 5mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 3gSugar: 12gProtein: 3g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*The recipe and post for these No Bake Nutella S'mores Granola Bars was originally published February 20, 2014. The photos and post were updated and republished July 13, 2018.
(original photo from February 2014)
Francine Chenier
Enjoyed by all the kids in my daycare and very easy to do. Thanks for the recipe.
Elizabeth
These are really amazing!
Anyone think I can substitute the honey for agave syrup?
Also thinking a chocolate peanut butter would even next level these!!!
Ally
Hello,
I would like to try this recipe (minus the marshmallows and chocolate chips) and was wondering what the sugar content is/how sweet the bars are? Also, could I sub peanut butter for some of the Nutella in this recipe and add Rice Krispie cereal and chopped pretzels?
Thank you.
Jocelyn
The bars are pretty sweet. You could definitely sub some peanut butter in place of the Nutella. If you add Rice Krispies cereal and pretzels, you may need to adjust the amount of oats. Here is another granola bar that I did that includes Rice Krispies. https://insidebrucrewlife.com/no-bake-mm-granola-bars-src/
Mary
These are delicious, but they’re loose granola...not bars at all. What do you think I did wrong? Thanks!
Jocelyn
I just made another batch so I could trouble shoot it for you. Mine still turned out as bars. They are a loose bar, but it definitely stays together very well. The only thing I can think of is how hard did you press it into the pan? It says to press it firmly into the pan. I did realized as I was making this batch that I used wax paper to cover the top of the mixture in the pan and then I really pressed it down tightly.
Loni
These are really yummy! My daughter who isn's crazy about granola bars, loves these. I've even added a few TB of cocoa powder to the honey mixture to give them a deeper chocolate flavor.
Where do you get the teeny marshmallows?
Jocelyn
I am so excited to hear your daughter loves these bars. And awesome idea to deepen the chocolate flavor 🙂 The marshmallow bits are usually in the same aisle as the regular marshmallows. They are in a container usually on the top shelf. Hope you are able to find them.
Penny
I tried doing this but all my chocolate chips melted :(. My granola bars became too sweet.
Does let it cool means leaving it there for 5 mins or putting it in the fridge ?
Jocelyn Brubaker
Oh, no! I just let my mixture sit on the counter for 5 minutes before stirring them in. You do have to work very quickly once you stir them in, so they don't melt!
Jocelyn
These are quite tasty! I used homemade Nutella and a combination of quick oats and brown rice crispy cereal with very nice results. Thank you!
erin
I just made these with Justins Hazelnut Butter, which has lots less sugar then nutella and they are great. My kids loved them and they didn't last long!
Ilona+@+Ilona's+Passion
Definitely perfect recipe for no bake granola bars. Pinned it!
Kris
We have a road trip coming up and I have been trying to come up with some good snacks to take along so that we don't have to rely on potato chips at the gas station. These will be perfect!!
Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner?
These granola bars look awesome! I'd love for you to come share over at Simple Supper Tuesday 🙂
http://www.hunwhatsfordinner.com/2014/03/simple-supper-sunday.html
cathy
love that you used nutella, what a great idea! 🙂 Checking these out from the chef-in-training link party!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Cathy!! 🙂
Layla @ Brunch Time Baker
I'm sure the whole world is obsessed with nutella now and these bars are sure going to make it that much better! I've got to try this soon.
Jess
These look amazing- Nutella and s'mores sounds great!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jess!!
Wendy
No bake bars are amazing! I have tried a variety of recipes way more complicated and the no bake bars always ultimately win the taste test! I know this flavor combination will receive rave reviews at my house! (From personal experience: those who can't eat Nutella due to tree nut allergy....chocolate peanut butter can be substituted with great results! )
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
OMG Jocelyn you read my mind. I was just thinking about how I need to whip up granola bars for the week and bring them to work for snacks. No Bake AND s'mores flavored?! I MUST HAVE THEM ALL.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha!! That's how I felt!! 😉
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
Good thing I have all of these ingredients in my cupboards because these granola bars sound amazing!
Kentuckylady717
These granola bars look and sound great....I do not like Smores, but I just may make these, as my granddaughter loves them, she has a basketball game tomorrow and this would be a treat for her and her friends 🙂 and probably would be better than a candy bar eh?
Jocelyn Brubaker
Did you end up baking these for your granddaughter? 🙂
Kentuckylady717
No I did not get to, but the next Fri. she spends the nite, this is something her and I can do 🙂 We try to make a new fast easy recipe every week , she doesn't stay when she has a game, has to be there by 8:00 and she'd never make it if she stayed her LOL.....we stay up late....I
let her stay up as late as she wants to when she stays with me 🙂 and I really think she could stay up all nite.....she loves my big high bed, so when I get ready to go to bed, I let her get in my bed until she falls almost asleep and then I tell her she has to go to her own bed room....can't sleep with her she tosses and turns and takes up the whole bed LOL....we just lay in bed and watch the FOOD CHANNEL 🙂 she like to watch GUY cook and that's about the only decent thing on tv for her to watch.......thanks for asking Jocelyn .....
Jocelyn Brubaker
Sounds like wonderful times with your granddaughter!! 🙂
Beth @ bethcakes
These look like my kind of granola bars! I am obsessed with s'mores anything, and I love the addition of Nutella! Wish I had some to snack on today!
annie @ chase that i love
Even though they're no-bake, I would have some trouble with the "let-sit" part. I would end up with a half of a pan of bars and an "it wasn't me" look on my face. Nutella forever!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha!! Thanks Annie!!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
Oh yes Jocelyn these look incredible!
Mary Frances
I love no bake bars. I have been known to eat a whole pan, literally! I'm joining the Nutella smeared face club with you! These look finger (and face 😉 licking good!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, thanks Mary Frances!! 🙂
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen
When granola bars are this easy and yummy to make it sure seems pointless to buy them!! 🙂
Jennie @themessybakerblog
These bars take me back to my childhood when my mom would buy boxes of the s'mores granola bars from Quaker Oats. These rock my socks. Nutella is the best thing man ever created. Pinned and shared!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I agree!!:) Thanks Jennie!!
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com
Oh, these are gorgeous snacks! I want four of these tomorrow in my lunch box - I just ran out of the store-bought ones so not sure what I will have for lunch tomorrow at work. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Julia!!
Tieghan
These are granola bars I would love!! Perfect snack!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion
Definitely pinning and I will make it for sure. Jocelyn you have very pretty blog theme:) I just love to come back and look at your blog..
Jocelyn Brubaker
Awwww, thank you so much Llona!! 🙂
Tanya Schroeder
I am confident that I could eat the entire pan of these granola bars all by myself! Those little marshmallow are irresistible!
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
I love S'mores granola bars and the addition of Nutella makes these totally addicting! I love all things granola too, lately and I'm needing one of these right about now!
Jocelyn Brubaker
It really does!! I think I need one of these right now too!! 😉
Erin | The Emerging Foodie
Oh my gosh, Jocelyn. This flavor combination. All in a granola bar?!?! So stinking delicious. I think I would also eat the whole pan. Cheers to that! 😉
Tonia
I've got to try making granola bars! My kids love the store bought ones but your homemade version looks even better!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks girl!!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar
Oh yea, those are some granola bars! Nutella and smores in a granola bar? Yumm!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter
Love homemade granola bars and these are my idea of a perfect granola bar! Chewy. no bake bars made with nutella and s'mores - you've totally won my <3 !!! Pinning!
Jocelyn Brubaker
ThAnks Kelly!!
aimee@shugarysweets
Oooh these look good girl. Wish I had a few to stick in my carry on bag this weekend! I'll let you sneak with me if you bring some of these bars 🙂
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons
Yum...love Nutella & these look fantastic!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jill!!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
Okay these look amazing Jocelyn, I am obsessed with all things granola too but have given up on bars because my granola bars do not want to seem to hold together anymore. I like this version because there is no peanut butter and my husband does not care for it so I try to limit my use. Definitely need to try these!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie
S'mores granola bars were one of my favorites in the Chewy variety packs growing up. Love that this is with Nutella.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Erin! Those were one of my favorites too!
Chels R.
The s'mores granola bars are always my favorite! I love that you added Nutella! Pinned these!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chels!!
Marcie
I have a huge weakness for granola, so I know I would devour these. What a great flavor combination!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker
Homemade granola bars are the best!! These look amazing.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Zainab!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
I love all your granola bars, especially this one!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife
I am all about homemade granola bars, and chocolate is pretty much obligatory. No way could I keep my paws off of these!
Amanda
Sounds like the perfect granola bar to me!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Amanda!!
Karly
My kids would go so crazy for these!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron
I can never have too many granola bar recipes/flavors to love! This one sounds amazing, seriously loving that it's no-bake 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chelsea!!
Mercedes
I just happen to have half a jar of Nutella in my cupboard! I love how few ingredients these require!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
No bake, Nutella AND Smores? you are a genius and I <3 you!
I want these everyday for teh rest of my life
Jocelyn Brubaker
Awwww, thanks girl! I heart you too!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
These are my idea of a PERFECT granola bar! Chewy, nobake, nutella, smores action - yes! pinned
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Averie!!