Easy Nutella Bars Recipe

Introduction

These easy Nutella bars combine the rich, creamy flavor of Nutella with a chewy oatmeal base and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack, they come together quickly and satisfy any sweet tooth.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup Nutella
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup butter, melted
• ¾ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1¼ – 1½ cups mini dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch (20 cm) square cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, rolled oats, flour, salt, and baking soda until well combined.
3. Step 3: Press a little more than half of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
4. Step 4: While the base is baking, heat Nutella and heavy cream in a small pot over low heat, whisking constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. Step 5: Remove the baked base from the oven. Immediately sprinkle with half the chocolate chips, spread the Nutella cream mixture evenly over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining oat mixture.
6. Step 6: Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the edges are slightly browned. Let cool to room temperature, then cover with foil and refrigerate for about 2 hours or overnight.
7. Step 7: Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

• Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture. If using large oats, pulse them a few times in a food processor to break them up without turning to powder.
• For neat bars, dip a sharp knife in hot water, dry it, and wipe clean between cuts.
• Add chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds, or dried fruit such as cranberries to the oat mixture for extra flavor and texture.

Storage

Store cooled Nutella bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze bars whole or cut into squares in a freezer-safe container for up to 4 months. Wrapping pieces individually makes thawing quick and easy.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use instant oats instead of rolled oats?

It’s best to use old-fashioned rolled oats for these bars. Instant oats can make the texture too soft and affect how the bars hold together.

How can I cut the bars without them crumbling?

Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water and wiped dry. Clean the knife between cuts to get clean, even squares.

Easy Nutella Bars Recipe

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• Author: Victor
• Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes (including chilling time)
• Yield: 16 bars (cut into 4x4 squares) 1x

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Description

Delightfully rich and chewy Nutella Bars featuring a buttery oat crust layered with luscious Nutella cream and melty chocolate chips, perfect for an easy no-fuss dessert or snack.

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Ingredients

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Nutella Cream Layer

• ¾ cup Nutella
• ½ cup heavy cream

Oat Crust and Topping

• ¾ cup butter, melted
• ¾ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant; pulse in food processor if grains are large)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1¼ – 1½ cups mini dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

1. Prepare Pan and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch (20 cm) square cake pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, light brown sugar, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir thoroughly to create a consistent dough mixture.
3. Bake Bottom Crust: Transfer just over half of the oat dough mixture evenly into the prepared pan, pressing it down. Bake this bottom layer for 10 minutes to set the crust.
4. Make Nutella Cream: While the crust bakes, place Nutella and heavy cream in a small pot over low heat. Whisk continuously until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. Assemble Bars: Remove the crust from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the mini chocolate chips over the hot crust. Pour and spread the Nutella cream evenly on top of the chocolate chips. Finally, sprinkle the remaining oat dough mixture over the Nutella layer to form the topping.
6. Bake Final Layer: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned and the topping is set.
7. Cool and Chill: Allow the bars to cool to room temperature. Cover the pan with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or ideally overnight to let the bars firm up and flavors meld.
8. Slice and Serve: For clean cuts, use a sharp knife warmed under hot water and wiped dry before slicing the bars into squares. Clean the knife between each cut for perfect edges. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

• Use old-fashioned rolled oats for optimal texture. If your rolled oats are large, pulse them a few times in a food processor but avoid turning them into powder.
• To cut bars into neat squares, warm a sharp knife under hot water then dry it before slicing. Clean the knife between cuts.
• Add chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds, or dried fruits such as cranberries for extra flavor and texture.
• Store cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or freeze them wrapped individually for up to 4 months.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Nutella bars, oatmeal bars, chocolate chip bars, easy dessert, no-bake Nutella, snack bars, homemade bars