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The perfect snack for back to school!

 No Bake Nutella Mint Granola Bars

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.

No Bake Nutella Mint Granola Bars

 

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.

No Bake Nutella Mint Granola Bars

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.

No Bake Nutella Mint Granola Bars

So my son and I ate a few granola bars together.  We laughed, smiled and made peace.  All was right in the world until I told him since these were no bake granola bars I could make these to pack in his school lunches!  His eyes began to water and this time I just walked away.
No Bake Nutella Mint Granola Bars
The start of school is going to come no matter what.  It’s a sure thing, like death and taxes.   All I can do is soften the blow by making lots and lots more treats!
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No Bake Nutella Mint Granola Bars

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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

  1. In a large bowl combine cereal, oats, wheat germ, flax seed and almonds. Set aside.
  2. Line a 9-x13 pan with foil and spray with non stick spray and set aside.
  3. 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.

by Tanya Schroeder

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Filed Under: Bars, Snackies, Sweets Tagged With: bars, granola, Mint, no bake, nutella

About Tanya Schroeder

Tanya is a full time wife and mom, a part time chef/baker, and a wanna be photographer! Tanya believes every once in a while, dessert should be eaten first! Hope you like what you see!

Comments

  1. JESS44903 says

    August 5, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    These look amazing! I need to try these!! Pinned!!

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 8, 2013 at 6:33 pm

      Thank you Jess! We loved them!

      Reply
  2. Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says

    August 5, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    So Sad about the start of the school year for your little guy!!! I love regimen also. These granola bars look amazing!

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 8, 2013 at 6:39 pm

      Thank you Chandra!

      Reply
  3. Heather @ French Press says

    August 5, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 7, 2013 at 1:42 pm

      I’m hearless! No I will miss them. I too am dreading getting up early with the kiddies!

      Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 8, 2013 at 6:37 pm

      Getting up and packing lunches is going to be awfully difficult! I’m going to need lots of coffee Heather!

      Reply
  4. ChgoJohn says

    August 5, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 7, 2013 at 1:41 pm

      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.

      Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 8, 2013 at 6:36 pm

      I would venture to say my son felt worse! But he had to face reality sometime! Thanks John!

      Reply
  5. Nicole says

    August 6, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    These look Awesome! I love the photos. Pinning! Have a great day 🙂

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 7, 2013 at 1:39 pm

      Thanks Nicole!

      Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 8, 2013 at 6:33 pm

      Thank you so much Nicole!

      Reply
  6. crazyforcrust says

    August 6, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    I am counting down the days too!! These bars – yum!!

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 7, 2013 at 1:39 pm

      Thanks Dorothy!

      Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 8, 2013 at 6:32 pm

      Although I don’t want to count down the days, I can’t help myself! Thanks Dorothy!

      Reply
  7. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    Anything no bake and Nutella are exactly my kind of treat!!

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 8, 2013 at 6:31 pm

      I agree Nancy!

      Reply
  8. Jen Nikolaus says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    My boys would kill for these! They sound amazing!

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 8, 2013 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks Jen!

      Reply
  9. Miss Tasty says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    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!!

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 8, 2013 at 6:26 pm

      I had to laugh a little to Meghan! But it is part of life right? Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

    August 8, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 12, 2013 at 8:49 am

      I loved these granola bars too. I may have been the one to polish them off!

      Reply
  11. Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says

    August 9, 2013 at 8:58 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 12, 2013 at 8:48 am

      Peace and quiet is like gold!

      Reply
  12. Paula says

    August 9, 2013 at 9:10 am

    These look really great! I love granola bars!

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 12, 2013 at 8:48 am

      Thank you Paula!

      Reply
  13. The Domestic Rebel says

    August 9, 2013 at 10:01 am

    Aaaand the best mom ever award goes to YOU for making nutella granola bars. These kick the butt of the storebought chewy ones anydayyyy.

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 12, 2013 at 8:48 am

      Thank you Hayley, I sort of think they kick butt too!

      Reply
  14. cookingwithcurls says

    August 9, 2013 at 11:27 am

    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 😉

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 12, 2013 at 8:47 am

      I was always ready for the start of school, guess I was a really bored kid! Thanks Lisa!

      Reply
  15. Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says

    August 9, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    I’ve never thought of combing nutella and mint before! Definitely will have to try!

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 12, 2013 at 8:46 am

      A fantastic combo Jessica!

      Reply
  16. Debbie McEwen says

    August 9, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    Wow! This looks deee-licious! We’d love to have you share the recipe at our Saturday Link Party! Deb @ madefrompinterest.net

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 12, 2013 at 8:46 am

      Thank you Debbie!

      Reply
  17. Laura@bakinginpyjamas says

    August 10, 2013 at 7:19 am

    I like the sound of these a lot, especially with the added mint. Visiting from I’m Lovin It!

    Reply
  18. Christie@fooddonelight.com says

    August 10, 2013 at 10:33 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 12, 2013 at 8:46 am

      Thanks Christie! I love mint too!

      Reply
  19. Kimberlee says

    August 12, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    I pinned these so I will remember to try them soon. They look and sound really good! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Lemonsforlulu says

      August 13, 2013 at 5:39 pm

      Oh good! Thank you Kimberlee!

      Reply

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