My kids love granola bars, and the s’mores granola bars are their favorite flavor (mine, too). These granola bars, though, are more dessert than snack. They’re sort of a cross between a granola bar and a rice krispie treat. They’re total gooey marshmallow and chocolate yumminess and are best while they’re still a little warm. However, if you’d like a more traditional granola bar, simply omit the marshmallows from the top of the bars.
S’mores Granola Bars
S’mores Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 3 c . rolled oats
- 2 c . crisp rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
- 6 T . granulated sugar
- 1/4 c . butter
- 1/4 c . corn syrup
- 2 T . water
- 1/4 tsp . salt
- 1 ½ c . miniature marshmallows , divided
- 3/4 c . miniature chocolate chips
- 1/2 c . marshmallow bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch pan.
- Add the oats to the prepared baking pan, and toast for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- While the oats are toasting, add the cereal and half mini marshmallows to a large bowl.
- Once the oats have toasted, toss oats and cereal together; set aside.
- In a large saucepan, stir together sugar, butter, corn syrup, water, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, and continue boiling until mixture reaches 250 F, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the syrup over oat mixture, and toss to combine.
- Pour the cereal mixture into the pan, and, using a rubber spatula, gently press into the baking pan.
- Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips, marshmallow bits, and then remaining mini marshmallows over the cereal mixture in that order.
- Bake for 3-4 minutes, or until marshmallows are puffed and golden brown.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Cut into bars or squares while it’s still a little warm. Once the bars cool to room temperature, they will be more difficult to cut.
Notes
Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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adapted from The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion
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Comments & Reviews
Kim Beaulieu says
These are fantastic. Absolutely in love with these.
Erinn says
What are marshmallow bits compared to mini marshmallows and in the list of ingredients you have 6T of sugar. When do you incorporate that in the recipe?
Kate says
Thanks for asking about that! I fixed that omission. You add the sugar to the butter and corn syrup.
Marshmallow bits are like the marshmallows come with packets of hot chocolate. They’re sold right next to the hot chocolate in the grocery stores here. The don’t melt the way that mini marshmallows do. If you can’t find them (or don’t want to use them), you could certainly leave them out.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
My boys would totally go crazy for these granola bars Kate – YUM!
Karly says
This is the kind of bar my kids would go crazy for! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
kateheartseating says
I love kid-friendly food! Thanks so much for hosting your awesome link party each week!! =)
Maria says
Ohhh these granola bars sound so good!!!! Love how you did the s’mores topping! I love making granola bars, and these look amazing!!!!
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much!! =)
Erin @ Making Memories says
These look wonderful! You can’t go wrong with s’more anything in my book =o)
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! I completely agree! S’mores rock! =)
Rebecca says
These look delicious, and what a great concept. I love that you took this traditional treat and made it a little bit healthier and I bet it still tastes great! I would love to have you join us at the TGIF Link Party!
https://www.livingbettertogether.com/2013/08/tgif-link-party-no-7.html
Have a wonderful weekend!
Rebecca
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much!! =)
Katie @thecasualcraftlete.com says
Love all things s’more. I will definitely be makings these granola bars! Thanks for sharing.
Katie @thecasualcraftlete.com
kateheartseating says
Aren’t s’mores great?! I hope you enjoy the granola bars!! =)
Brooke says
We love making s’mores over the fire, and get sad when summer comes to an end. This is the perfect way to enjoy s’mores year-round. Thanks so much for sharing! Enjoy your day!
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! I love s’mores, too. I always seem to burn my marshmallows, though! =)
Laura@bakinginpyjamas says
These look delicious, I love the slightly melted marshmallow on top. Visiting from Time to Sparkle.
Diana Rambles says
I’d like to eat s’more!
kateheartseating says
=)
Amy | Club Narwhal says
These look SO awesome! S’mores in any form is fine by me, but on a granola bar? Brilliant! Stopping by from Wednesday Whatsits :)
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! I love s’mores, too, so you and I would get along just fine! Thanks for stopping by!! =)
Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box says
Oh my word – I can’t believe I’ve never thought of s’mores granola bars before. Pinning for sure! I’d be thrilled if you’d come on over to Pink Recipe Box and link up at Creative Wednesdays: https://pinkrecipebox.com/creative-wednesdays-with-pink-recipe-box-3/
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much for the invite!! =)
Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says
This is pretty much one of the best ideas ever for a granola bar! :)
Thank you for sharing at Marvelous Mondays this week.
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much, Carrie!! And thanks for hosting each week! =)
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
Wow! This is a perfect quick treat! Love s’mores!!
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! Me too! You just can’t beat s’mores! =)
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
These are to die for! Can’t beat a s’mores granola bar. Those are my favorite flavor of the Quaker Granola Bars. But yours blow those away! Pinned and sharing on FB and Twitter. Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Mondays, Kate! :)
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much, Julie! What a nice compliment!! Thanks so much for sharing and for hosting!! You have such a great link party! =)
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Kate, thanks for sharing all these delicious s’more recipes. I can’t wait to try these granola bars. Pinned!
kateheartseating says
Thanks so much for stopping by to check them out, Ashley! I hope you enjoy the granola bars!! =)
Gloria @ Simply Gloria says
I have all of these ingredients…so perfect for a fast treat to make tonight and leave out for the milkman! Pinning!
kateheartseating says
Awesome! I love it when that happens!! I hope you enjoy the granola bars! =)
marcie@flavorthemoments says
This is a great idea — I love that you’ve morphed granola bars and rice crispy treats into a s’more granola bar!
kateheartseating says
Thanks!! =)