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    Home » Desserts » Cookies & Bars

    Chewy Nutella & Oatmeal Bar Recipe for World Nutella Day

    Published: Feb 3, 2011 · Modified: May 2, 2022 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 64 Comments

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    These chewy oat bars are made even better with a drizzle of melted Nutella.
    Chewy Nutella & Oatmeal Bar Recipe | cookincanuck.com #dessert

    "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:

    Irresistible Nutella Recipes | cookincanuck.com #dessert

    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.

    Chewy Nutella & Oatmeal Bar Recipe | cookincanuck.com #dessert

    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.

    Chewy Nutella & Oatmeal Bar Recipe | cookincanuck.com #dessert

    Stir in oatmeal, chocolate chips and hazelnuts.

    Chewy Nutella & Oatmeal Bar Recipe | cookincanuck.com #dessert

    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.

    Chewy Nutella & Oatmeal Bar Recipe | cookincanuck.com #dessert

    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

    These chewy oat bars are made even better with a drizzle of melted Nutella.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Cookies and Bars
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 48 Servings
    Calories: 132kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    The Bars:

    • 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon 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
    • ½ cup roughly chopped hazelnuts
    • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

    The Drizzle:

    • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons Nutella
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
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    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.

    Notes

    From the kitchen of Cookin' Canuck | cookincanuck.com

    Nutrition

    Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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      1. Eliana

        February 11, 2011 at 7:31 pm

        What an incredible way to celebrate. These are making my mouth water right now.

        Reply
      2. Howe to Cook

        February 10, 2011 at 8:59 pm

        Mmm! I could go for some of these!

        Reply
      3. Cher

        February 09, 2011 at 12:17 pm

        Ok thanks so much! And I love the word drizzle-able 🙂

        Reply
      4. Cookin' Canuck

        February 09, 2011 at 6:38 am

        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.

        Reply
      5. Cher

        February 09, 2011 at 12:53 am

        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 🙂

        Reply
      6. Cher

        February 08, 2011 at 12:38 pm

        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 😉

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      7. Cookin' Canuck

        February 08, 2011 at 6:30 am

        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.

        Reply
      8. Cher

        February 07, 2011 at 9:25 pm

        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!

        Reply
      9. Pavithra

        February 07, 2011 at 6:30 pm

        Wow Scrumptious bars looks absolutely awesome... Love all ur shots.

        Pavithra
        http://www.dishesfrommykitchen.com

        Reply
      10. Darla

        February 07, 2011 at 9:10 am

        Those look incredibly irresistible!

        Reply
      11. Michelle | Bleeding Espresso

        February 07, 2011 at 4:20 am

        What an excellent afternoon snack this would be with my espresso 🙂 Thanks so much for participating in World Nutella Day!

        Reply
      12. marla

        February 06, 2011 at 5:16 pm

        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

        Reply
      13. Tiffany

        February 06, 2011 at 4:00 pm

        YUM! And AWESOME picture 😀

        Reply
      14. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen

        February 06, 2011 at 4:07 am

        Love the ode to Nutella, just wish it wasn't so true! Why does Nutella have to taste so darn good on everything? 🙂

        Reply
      15. Lisa @ Tarte du Jour

        February 05, 2011 at 5:46 pm

        The Nutella drizzle is truly gilding the lily! Well done!

        Reply
      16. Delishhh

        February 05, 2011 at 4:05 pm

        Nutella! Nutella! Awesome! I can just eat this stuff out of the jar 🙂

        Reply
      17. Georgia Pellegrini

        February 05, 2011 at 3:13 pm

        a perfect snack...hard to beat chewy oats and hazelnut Nutella

        Reply
      18. Sprinkled with Flour

        February 05, 2011 at 2:50 pm

        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!

        Reply
      19. zerrin

        February 05, 2011 at 12:59 pm

        Oh my! These look so yummy! Perfect for Nutella day!

        Reply
      20. TheChocolatePriestess

        February 05, 2011 at 10:49 am

        And I read on World Nutella Day even! Thank you for the recipe.

        Reply
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