No bake Nutella mint granola bars come together quickly and easily!
The perfect snack for back to school!
I made my 8 year old son cry the other day. He was innocently watching tv when I walked in and announced that I had just printed off their school supply list! I guess my announcement was delivered with a little too much exuberance because he lost it. That wasn’t my intention, honestly. But it IS August, it’s time to start thinking about back to school whether we like it or not.
For my son Owen, the mere thought of getting up at the same time each day, running to catch the bus, the full day of learning coupled with the short lunch period, all the homework and the early bedtime moved him to tears. Whereas my unexpected excitement at the mention of school stems not from having the house to myself, but because I thrive on the routine that the school year brings. I like to know what to expect, I like each day to have some repetition, I like to have regiment. I am not the go-with-the-flow kind of person I pretend to be. I like order.
I felt terribly guilty for the tear stained cheeks that my son was sporting. To compensate I made him granola bars. Nutella, his favorite. With mint, my favorite! These were stellar. I mixed Rice Krispies in with my nuts and oats to make the snap, crackle, pop in your mouth. The Nutella gave these granola bars a nice chocolate flavor and with each bite your mouth got a minty surprise from the mint chips.
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No Bake Nutella Mint Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1/4 cup wheat germ
- 1/4 cup flax seed
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup Nutella
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Andes chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine cereal, oats, wheat germ, flax seed and almonds. Set aside.
- Line a 9-x13 pan with foil and spray with non stick spray and set aside.
- In a saucepan combine honey and sugar, stirring until dissolved. Add in Nutella and let mixture come to just a boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in extracts. Poor hot mixture over cereal mixture and stir until it is all combined. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before adding mint chips. Pour mixture onto prepared pan and let stand until cool. Cut into bars.


JESS44903 says
These look amazing! I need to try these!! Pinned!!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you Jess! We loved them!
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
So Sad about the start of the school year for your little guy!!! I love regimen also. These granola bars look amazing!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you Chandra!
Heather @ French Press says
you mean mommy you! I am excited to start the year, but I LOVE the go with the flow summer too. Getting up early next week is going to make ME cry
Lemonsforlulu says
I’m hearless! No I will miss them. I too am dreading getting up early with the kiddies!
Lemonsforlulu says
Getting up and packing lunches is going to be awfully difficult! I’m going to need lots of coffee Heather!
ChgoJohn says
Oh, Tanya! I wonder who felt worse. Your son who suddenly realized that Summer isn’t never-ending, or, you having to watch his reaction. Best save the discussion of working 40+ hour weeks with a 2 week vacation for another time. 🙂
These are a great snack and it’s fantastic that they’re no-bake. You really could whip up a batch on short notice.
Lemonsforlulu says
I refrained from telling him that these really are the best days of his life! He wouldnt’ get it. And yes, these are so quick, I may have to make more today.
Lemonsforlulu says
I would venture to say my son felt worse! But he had to face reality sometime! Thanks John!
Nicole says
These look Awesome! I love the photos. Pinning! Have a great day 🙂
Lemonsforlulu says
Thanks Nicole!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you so much Nicole!
crazyforcrust says
I am counting down the days too!! These bars – yum!!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thanks Dorothy!
Lemonsforlulu says
Although I don’t want to count down the days, I can’t help myself! Thanks Dorothy!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
Anything no bake and Nutella are exactly my kind of treat!!
Lemonsforlulu says
I agree Nancy!
Jen Nikolaus says
My boys would kill for these! They sound amazing!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thanks Jen!
Miss Tasty says
I know I shouldn’t have giggled but I laughed a little about your son’s reaction because that’s totally something I did when I was a kid! Summer is just SO much fun. I don’t blame him for being sad about school starting up again. I’m glad these granola bars cheered him up!!
Lemonsforlulu says
I had to laugh a little to Meghan! But it is part of life right? Thank you!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Well, we are empty nesters – so no crying here! BUT I would love this treat for myself 🙂 Pinned! Hope you have a great weekend, Deb
Lemonsforlulu says
I loved these granola bars too. I may have been the one to polish them off!
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
Awwww sweet story!!! These bars sound fantastic!!! My guys have not gone back to school yet. August 26th. Counting down. I love the routine, too! But also I love to work in the peace and quiet. Call me crazy.
Lemonsforlulu says
Peace and quiet is like gold!
Paula says
These look really great! I love granola bars!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you Paula!
The Domestic Rebel says
Aaaand the best mom ever award goes to YOU for making nutella granola bars. These kick the butt of the storebought chewy ones anydayyyy.
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you Hayley, I sort of think they kick butt too!
cookingwithcurls says
Poor guy 🙁 I remember hating the start of school as well. Then you see all of your old friends again,and it doesn’t seem quite so tragic! I wish my mom had made me nice treats to soften the blow 😉
Lemonsforlulu says
I was always ready for the start of school, guess I was a really bored kid! Thanks Lisa!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
I’ve never thought of combing nutella and mint before! Definitely will have to try!
Lemonsforlulu says
A fantastic combo Jessica!
Debbie McEwen says
Wow! This looks deee-licious! We’d love to have you share the recipe at our Saturday Link Party! Deb @ madefrompinterest.net
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you Debbie!
Laura@bakinginpyjamas says
I like the sound of these a lot, especially with the added mint. Visiting from I’m Lovin It!
Christie@fooddonelight.com says
So delicious. I love the addition of mint. I’ve been wanting something new for an afternoon snack and this is it. Going to try these this week.
Lemonsforlulu says
Thanks Christie! I love mint too!
Kimberlee says
I pinned these so I will remember to try them soon. They look and sound really good! Thanks for the recipe.
Lemonsforlulu says
Oh good! Thank you Kimberlee!