How do I store s'mores granola bars?

We recommend storing any leftover smores granola bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Can I free s'mores bars?

Yes, these granola bars freeze really well. Just cut into squares and place on a plate or small parchment-lined baking sheet and place in the freezer for several hours. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months.

How do I get granola bars to stick together?

The key is to press the oat mixture really firmly into the baking pan. A lightly oiled spatula or a piece of parchment paper or waxed paper works well for pressing the bars into the pan without everything sticking to your fingers. Also, there are binding ingredients, such as eggs, honey, and marshmallows, that help the bars stick together.

S'mores Granola Bars

Servings: 16 bars 1x

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Ingredients

2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats)
½ cup all-purpose flour (use gluten-free 1:1 flour, if needed)
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon fine salt
¼ cup melted butter
⅓ cup pure honey
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ounce graham crackers of choice (2 full sheets for Honey Maid or equivalent, 2 squares for Pamela’s Gluten-Free), broken into pea-sized pieces
1 cup mini marshmallows
¼ cup chocolate chips (mini or regular)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, and salt.
Make a well in the center of the oat mixture. Add melted butter, honey, eggs, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
Fold in the graham cracker pieces, marshmallows, and chocolate chips.
Transfer to the prepared baking pan and spread the mixture out as evenly as possible. It will spread further as it bakes.
Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 18 minutes or until bars are puffed and set in the center and lightly golden brown.
Remove from the oven to a wire rack. Allow to cool completely (about 1 hour) before slicing into bars.
Optional step for toppings: After the bars are done baking, top the bars with a few additional mini marshmallows and chocolate chips and turn the oven to broil. Broil on the middle rack in the oven until the marshmallows start to turn golden brown (this takes 2 minutes or less, so watch carefully so they don’t burn). Remove from the oven and sprinkle with additional crushed graham crackers. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

Butter can be melted in a small saucepan over medium heat on the stove top or in the microwave.

To make these dairy free and/or vegan: Substitute brown rice syrup for honey, use Dandies Mini Marshmallows, and vegan chocolate chips. Also, use melted plant-based butter or melted coconut oil in place of the butter.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/16 of the recipe
Calories: 157
Fat: 5 g
(Sat Fat: 2 g)
Sodium: 62 mg
Carbohydrate: 25 g
(Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 8 g)
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg

Dietary

Dairy-Free Gluten-free Nut-free Vegan Vegetarian

Recipe By: Jessica Beacom