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These no-bake Nutella oatmeal bars are the ultimate dessert—and you don’t even have to turn the oven on! With a buttery, brown sugar oatmeal crust and a rich, gooey Nutella layer, they’re impossible to resist. Plus, you can whip them up in less than 20 minutes.
Here is Why This Recipe Works
No Oven Required: Keep your kitchen cool and your life easy—no baking necessary!
Quick and Easy: Ready in under 20 minutes, these bars are perfect for when you need a sweet fix, fast.
Layers of Goodness: With a buttery oatmeal crust and a gooey Nutella center, each bite is pure bliss.
The Ingredients
Get ready to make these delicious fudge bars in just minutes with simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. No flour needed for this recipe! Here’s what you’ll need.
- Rolled oats
- Brown sugar
- Chocolate chips
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Nutella
- Butter
Variations
Looking to mix things up with your Nutella oat bars? These variations add a unique twist to our classic no bake dessert recipe.
Peanut Butter Swirl Nutella Chocolate Bars: Swirl in 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter with the Nutella fudge mixture.
Coconut Nutella Granola Bars: Mix in 1/2 cup of shredded coconut and 1/2 cup of chopped almonds into the oatmeal mixture for a delightful almond and coconut flavor.
Golden Bliss Nutella Stuffed Bars: Swap the semisweet chocolate chips with 1-1/4 cups of white chocolate chips, and drizzle 1/4 cup of caramel sauce over the Nutella layer.
Tips for Success
- Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean-up.
- Press the oat mixture firmly into the pan to create a solid base and even layers.
- Melt the Nutella and chocolate chips in short intervals to prevent burning.
- Let the bars come to room temperature before slicing.
Storage
Refrigeration: Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Freezing: For longer storage, you can freeze the Nutella bars. Keep them in a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be frozen for up to three months.
These easy no-bake dessert bars were inspired by Tip Hero’s no-bake chocolate oat bars which uses peanut butter in the recipe.
You might also like these recipes:
- Peanut Butter Tart
- Salted Chocolate Glazed Peanut Butter Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake
- Peanut butter coconut bars
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Ingredients
Oatmeal Granola Crust
- 1 cup butter, 2 sticks
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar, 158 grams
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-½ cups rolled oats, 340 grams
Chocolate Nutella Layer
- 1-¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips, 210 grams
- ¾ cup Nutella, 240 grams
Instructions
For the Granola Layer
- Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Melt the butter and brown sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low and cook the sugar mixture for 2 to 3 minutes then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, salt, and oats.
- Pour half of the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish and press it down evenly. Reserve the other half for the second layer.
For the Filling:
- Place the Nutella and chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl and cook until melted (stop the microwave every 15 seconds to stir well).
- Set aside a few tablespoons of the melted Nutella for later. Pour the rest of the Nutella mixture over the crust in the pan and spread it evenly.
- Scatter the remaining oatmeal mixture over the Nutella layer, pressing in gently. Drizzle with the reserved Nutella mixture on top.
- Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or overnight. Bring them to room temperature before slicing.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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These look so good! The perfect combination of chewy and fudgy!
Nutella is addictive stuff, isn’t it? We only buy small jars — enough to use in a recipe — so we don’t end up just eating it from the jar by the spoonful. 🙂 This looks terrific. And it’s so hot here, no-bake is the way to go at the moment!