These chewy oat bars are made even better with a drizzle of melted Nutella.
“If I could find something to rhyme with ‘chocolate hazelnut temptress’, I would write an ode to Nutella” is what I posted on the Cookin’ Canuck Facebook page yesterday. Little did I know that Becky of the personal blog Rave & Rant would come through for me with this little ditty: “Oh, chocolate hazelnut temptress! On toast you don’t fail to impress! I love you so madly, you never taste badly… Though you make me too fat for my dress!” I think she sums it up rather succinctly, don’t you?
This poetic waxing about Nutella comes at a perfect time. Sara of Ms. Adventures in Italy and Michelle of Bleeding Espresso proclaimed February 5th as World Nutella Day. Between this celebration of the creamy chocolate and hazelnut spread and a generous Super Bowl spread, I will be eating from dawn on Saturday until the winning coach is showered in Gatorade. I can live with that, particularly if these chewy oatmeal bars are part of the festivities.
Some of my previous Nutella recipes:
Left to right: Chocolate Nutella Fudge with Sea Salt, Nutella Sugar Sandwich Cookies and Cherry & Nutella Ice Cream Sundae
The recipe:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, with rack set in middle of the oven. Line a 13- by 9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving a some foil overlapping on each side. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and ground nutmeg.
In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl with a hand mixer), beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add eggs, one a time, beating after each addition.
Turn the mixer to low and gradually add flour mixture. Beat until just combined, about 30 seconds.
Stir in oatmeal, chocolate chips and hazelnuts.
Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake until the top is turning golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out just slightly moist, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Holding edges of foil, lift the bars out of the pan and let cool completely on wire rack. Cut into squares.
In a small saucepan set over medium-low heat, whisk together Nutella and heavy cream until melted and smooth. Drizzle over bars. Serve.
Other Nutella recipes:
Savory Sweet Life’s Nutella Chocolate Cobbler
Bell’alimento’s Nutella Cinnamon Rolls with Cherry Glaze
Cake Duchess’ Crostata alla Nutella
Chewy Nutella & Oatmeal Bar Recipe for World Nutella Day
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 1 square |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 138kcal Calories from fat 62 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
| Transfat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium 36mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate 18g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Sugars 11g | |
| Protein 2g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
Ingredients
The bars
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
The drizzle
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp Nutella
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
The bars:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, with rack set in middle of the oven. Line a 13- by 9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving a some foil overlapping on each side. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and ground nutmeg.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl with a hand mixer), beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add eggs, one a time, beating after each addition.
- Turn the mixer to low and gradually add flour mixture. Beat until just combined, about 30 seconds. Stir in oatmeal, chocolate chips and hazelnuts.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake until the top is turning golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out just slightly moist, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Holding edges of foil, lift the bars out of the pan and let cool completely on wire rack. Cut into squares.
The drizzle:
- In a small saucepan set over medium-low heat, whisk together Nutella and heavy cream until melted and smooth. Drizzle over bars. Serve.
Recipe Notes
Sanjeeta kk says
What a delightful weekend treat for another Nutella fan!!
theFromagette says
You're killin' me….first the Nutella fudge which I could hardly stop thinking about for weeks. This just isn't right 🙂
Cherine says
Those bars are to die for!
bellini valli says
I had the best of intentions to make something for World Nutella Day, even have all the ingredients, but it will show up next weekend. These bars do sound delectable!!!!
warmvanillasugar says
These bars look lovely! I was in Venice, Italy last July for what they called "Nutella day". Some of the stores in the market were selling GIANT Nutella bottles (about 5 or 6 times the size of our big bottles) for only 1 euro!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
I love this recipe! I think my weekend plans just changed. Thanks for sharing – it looks terrific. Have a great weekend and hope your favorite team wins.
Cookin' Canuck says
Sanjeeta, Cherine – Thank you!
Rachel – I know, I know…between the fudge and these bars, my jeans don't stand a chance.
Bellini – Anytime is a good time for Nutella!
Warmvanilla – Wow! Italy is definitely the place to be for Nutella day.
Tricia – I hope you enjoy these bars.
Heather says
These bars look and sound heavenly! My little ones love Nutella so I will have to try these soon. Beautiful photo's (as always).
Have a wonderful weekend!
Tracy says
Perfect recipe for World Nutella Day! Yum!!
egbkid says
Yum, do these ever look good!! I have a jar of nutella in the fridge, it has been sitting a long time so i think it might be time to use it up. I have seen a lot of recipes with it lately, so i will have to try some out!
Maria says
I heart Nutella! These bars look so wonderful!
RecipeGirl says
I love these, and I'm loving that Nutella fudge recipe too! Might have to dig out the Nutella today and do some baking 🙂
My Kitchen in the Rockies says
What, only one day? At our house is every day Nutella day.
I will take the recipe for the bars to try. Thanks so much!
Kirsten
Marly says
What a cute poem – I love it! And these oatmeal bars with drizzled nutella looks amazing! Happy day!
EatLiveRun says
Those bars look absolutely delicious! Thank you for such a great recipe 🙂
Jenny says
Delicious! LOVE the fact that there is a Nutella Day!
briarrose says
Beautiful bars….a wonderful way to use Nutella. 😉
Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets says
This looks really fantastic! Great job :).
Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels says
Oh my word, those chewy nutella oatmeal bars look incredible! I'll glady take a dozen please. 😉
And your photos are just absolutely gorgeous!
Lindsay @Eat, Knit, Grow says
Amazing! I love Nutella day! All those treats looks so good! I want the bars and the sandwich cookies!
Carolyn says
I love the limerick, it was very funny! But these bars look to-die-for so you'd better keep them far far away from me. Yum!
Devaki says
Oh my – for the love of Nutella! What would I do without. Anotehr heart warming delish treat, Dara.
chow! Devaki @ weavethousandflavors
Lynds says
These look absolutely delicious… don't think I'll be able to resist trying them out. Thanks : )
Mr. & Mrs. P says
Those looks yummy!!!! We love Nutella
Mr. & Mrs. P says
Those looks yummy!!!! We love Nutella
Mr. & Mrs. P says
Those looks yummy!!!! We love Nutella
carolinaheartstrings says
Those look sososo amazing. I love Nutella so much. I cannot even have a jar of it in the house. I have no willpower and I will eat it right out of the jar.
cheryl@pictureperfectmeals.com says
Anything with Nutella is heavenly. YUM!
Barbara Bakes says
I love the drizzle photo. Yum!
Tina (Tangerine Tea) says
Never heard of World Nutella Day before, but you'd better believe I'm totally in favour of it! 😀 Thanks for posting the links to those Nutella recipes too. I was looking for a little bit of inspiration. The pairing with sea salt looks especially tempting.
sweet road says
Oh wow… I can almost taste these now, or at least I'll be able to taste them in about and hour!
The Food Hunter says
Love the little poem and the nutella bars of course.
doughmesstic says
Yum. What a way to celebrate! Funny little ditty, too. 🙂
Steph says
I could eat that whole bowl of batter!! These sounds delish!
Pegasuslegend says
my favorite off the spoon even, love this Nutella recipe awesome~
Belinda @zomppa says
Nutella makes me very happy!
sara @ CaffeIna says
Nutella day is dangerous! Those bars are dangerous too even if they are made with oatmeal. I should stay away from the internet tomorrow 🙂
MarmandeintheKitchen says
Yum, those look great!
Lynn @ I'll Have What She's Having says
These look amazing. I love that you mixed cream into the Nutella to make it more "drizzable". I will be using that trick soon!
Leanne says
Oh my gosh these look delicious. Makes me really miss Nutella!
TheChocolatePriestess says
And I read on World Nutella Day even! Thank you for the recipe.
zerrin says
Oh my! These look so yummy! Perfect for Nutella day!
Sprinkled with Flour says
I love all the nutella recipes I've been seeing, and I think this one is my favorite so far:) These bars look so good I don't think I could stop at one!
Georgia Pellegrini says
a perfect snack…hard to beat chewy oats and hazelnut Nutella
Delishhh says
Nutella! Nutella! Awesome! I can just eat this stuff out of the jar 🙂
Lisa @ Tarte du Jour says
The Nutella drizzle is truly gilding the lily! Well done!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
Love the ode to Nutella, just wish it wasn't so true! Why does Nutella have to taste so darn good on everything? 🙂
Tiffany says
YUM! And AWESOME picture 😀
marla says
I am a day late on these – but really never too late to enjoy a treat like this! All of your nutella treats look amazing, worthy of poetry indeedy! xo
Michelle | Bleeding Espresso says
What an excellent afternoon snack this would be with my espresso 🙂 Thanks so much for participating in World Nutella Day!
Darla says
Those look incredibly irresistible!
Pavithra says
Wow Scrumptious bars looks absolutely awesome… Love all ur shots.
Pavithra
http://www.dishesfrommykitchen.com
Cher says
Can I use quick oats instead? I have some in the cupboard I'd like to use up but not sure if maybe the quick oats would cook too quick! LOL Thanks and this looks fabulous!
Cookin' Canuck says
Cher, you can use quick-cooking oats. However, you will lose a little flavor. Plus, the bars will not be as chewy, which is definitely a downside for these bars.
Cher says
Thanks for answering so quickly, I guess I shall have to break down and buy some real oats then! I don't want to miss out on the chewiness 😉
Cher says
I have another question. I got my oats (large flake oats which apparently the same as old fashioned oats). I also asked my husband to get me heavy cream, I forgot to mention it was called whipping cream here like my mom had always told me (the stuff you get in the 'milk' containers). Anyways he brought back Carnation Thick Cream. Now can I use this or should I use the heavy cream substitute I found which is milk and butter/margarine. I just don't want to wait any longer for my bars! LOL Thanks 🙂
Cookin' Canuck says
Cher – I am not sure what the Carnation thick cream is, but it sounds like a better option than the cream substitute. The point of the cream is just to make the heated Nutella more drizzle-able (nice word, huh?), so the thick cream should work.
Cher says
Ok thanks so much! And I love the word drizzle-able 🙂
Howe to Cook says
Mmm! I could go for some of these!
Eliana says
What an incredible way to celebrate. These are making my mouth water right now.
Danielle says
I'm not sure HOW I managed to miss the memo about Nutella Day. I love Nutella! I'm going to have my own Nutella weekend to make up for it, and try one of your excellent recipes!
Jodie says
These were a hit at my house! They were super fun to make and super delicious.
Thanks!
Louise says
I was baking this with my sister. It’s not baked yet but the batter is so delicious! But I hope if the Oatmeal Bar will be SUPER delicious! 🙂
Sheila in MD says
These look wonderful but I have a quick question! Does the drizzle “harden”? Would like to take these to an event but won’t work if it doesn’t harden! Thanks!