This is the final version of this recipe. I'm finally happy with it. ;) Meanwhile, I got the cutest pack of silicone cupcake cups as a present. They were perfect for making adorable little granola servings. I left the usual...press into a 9x13 pan instructions in the recipe...but have fun with your granola if you have any cute silicone forms laying around.
Nutella & Peanut Butter Granola Bars 3.0
2 1/3 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts
3/4 cup wheat germ
3/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
2 tbls tub margarine
1/2 cup raw honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup Nutella
Pour your peanuts in a 9x13 pan. Crush them up a bit with the bottom of a cup, or whatever you have handy for crushing purposes. Add wheat germ, oats, and sunflower seeds and mix everything together. Pop pan into the oven for 10 minutes at 400 degrees for a quick toast. Stir the ingredients in the pan a couple times just to make sure nothing gets overdone. When the 10 minutes are up turn off oven and pour the toasted mixture into a mixing bowl. Set aside.
In a saucepan mix together the honey, margarine, and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly. Bring mixture to a boil and then continue to cook for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and Nutella. Pour over the mixture you just set aside. Mix until everything is well combined. Spray a 9x13 pan and pour the granola spreading it out evenly. With a piece of wax paper protecting your hand press down firmly to compact the granola. Toss the wax paper when your done. Let cool before turning out granola on a board for cutting. Cut into 20 pieces.
Another pic of the cuters...
How cute is that heart shape granola bar. I really love to try making that :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for updating the recipe. I swear its been on my list of things to make soon (as soon as I get past the holidays). Can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteNutella and peanutbutter, yum-yum. Those are really neat and great pictures!
ReplyDeleteCutting out granola bars into fun shapes is such a brilliant idea. They are so much more enticing that way. Of course anything with nutella is going to be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Kristen- I would have never thought to cut out the granola with cookie cutters! Well done :) Like I said when I first saw these.. they look delicious!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delish!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are GORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeletewow, looks beautiful and delicious!
ReplyDeletethis are fabulous and will be a big hit here in my house, cant tell I am a huge Nutella fan never eat the stuff just joking......these look amazing!
ReplyDeleteSo I'm probably the only person to admit this, but I've NEVER had nutella. I'm sort of weirded out by the texture. But I might have to try it in this!
ReplyDeleteit's always a winner when you combine nutella and peanut butter. and heart-shaped to boot!
ReplyDeleteI am dying to try this recipe but I still haven't been able to find the wheat germ. I must be walking by it every time I go to the grocery store. I think I will head right to customer service next time. Thanks for the update!
ReplyDeleteThese look so yummy! I love the shapes!
ReplyDeleteGrace....wheat germ can be easy to overlook. If you can't find it in the store an oat bran substitute should work fine. Hrm....now I want to try a granola using the oat bran instead just to see what it does for the flavor. ;)
ReplyDeleteVery clever idea on the shapes! And quite the yummy sounding bar. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow..this looks amazing! so cute, and pretty!
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious, its a nice idea to make it with peanut butter and Nutella :)
ReplyDeleteThese look wonderful!!! I'll have to try them!
ReplyDeleteNutella is one of my favorite cooking ingredients. You did great work with this. I love the shapes too.
ReplyDeleteFinally made this and posted it on Pass the Sushi! Its delicious!! Thank you so much for sharing it :D
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