Easy Nutella Bars Recipe

Introduction

These Easy Nutella Bars are a delightful treat that combines the richness of Nutella with a buttery oat crust. Perfect for a simple dessert or a sweet snack, they come together quickly and satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup Nutella
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup butter, melted
• ¾ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
• 1 cup rolled oats (not instant; pulse in a food processor if large)
• 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, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, rolled oats, flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix well until evenly combined.
3. Step 3: Press just over half of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
4. Step 4: While the crust bakes, heat Nutella and heavy cream together in a small pot over low heat. Whisk constantly until smooth and set aside.
5. Step 5: Remove the crust from the oven. Immediately sprinkle half the chocolate chips over the warm crust, then spread the Nutella cream mixture evenly on top.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the Nutella layer, then bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are just browned.
7. Step 7: Let the bars cool to room temperature, then cover with foil and refrigerate for about 2 hours or overnight to set. Cut into squares and enjoy.

Tips & Variations

• If your rolled oats are large, pulse them a few times in a food processor to break them up without turning to powder for better texture.
• Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips based on your preference for sweetness.
• For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the Nutella cream mixture before heating.

Storage

Store the bars covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for longer storage; thaw in the fridge before serving. Reheat briefly in the microwave for a softer texture, if desired.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I substitute heavy cream with milk?

Heavy cream provides richness and smoothness to the Nutella layer. Using milk will make it thinner and less creamy, but it can work as a lower-fat alternative.

Do I have to use parchment paper?

Parchment paper helps to easily remove the bars without sticking, but greasing and flouring the pan well will also work if you do not have parchment.

Easy Nutella Bars Recipe

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• Author: Olivia
• Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
• Yield: 16 bars 1x

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Description

These Easy Nutella Bars combine a delightful blend of rolled oats, brown sugar, and melted butter with a luscious Nutella cream layer and mini chocolate chips, creating a rich, chewy, and chocolatey treat that’s perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

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Base and Topping

• ¾ cup (170g) Nutella
• ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
• ¾ cup (170g) butter, melted
• ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1 cup (90g) rolled oats (not instant; pulse large oats briefly in a food processor if desired)
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1¼ – 1½ cups (225-270g) mini dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Pan: 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 for easy removal.
2. Mix Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix them thoroughly until well combined.
3. Bake the Base: Press just over half of this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake this base layer for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
4. Prepare Nutella Cream: While the base bakes, place the Nutella and heavy cream in a small pot. Heat over low heat, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. Assemble the Bars: Once the base is out of the oven, immediately sprinkle with half of the mini chocolate chips. Then spread the Nutella cream mixture evenly over the base and chocolate chips. Sprinkle the remaining oat dough mixture on top.
6. Bake Assembled Bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are slightly browned and the topping is set.
7. Cool and Chill: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool to room temperature. Cover with foil and refrigerate for approximately 2 hours or overnight to set fully.
8. Serve: Once chilled, cut into squares and serve. Enjoy these rich, chewy Nutella bars as a decadent dessert or snack.

Notes

• If using large rolled oats, pulse them a few times in a food processor to break them into smaller pieces but avoid turning them into powder.
• Make sure to whisk the Nutella and cream continuously on low heat to prevent burning or separation.
• Refrigerating the bars overnight results in firmer, easier-to-cut pieces.
• You can substitute semi-sweet mini chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips depending on your preference.
• Use parchment paper in the pan for easier removal and cleaner cutting.

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

Keywords: Nutella bars, easy dessert, chocolate oat bars, Nutella dessert, chocolate bars, baked Nutella bars