S’More Granola Bars
These S’More Granola Bars combine toasted oats, graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows in a chewy baked bar that brings all the flavor of classic s’mores in an easy handheld treat.
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Ingredients
- 2 c old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 c unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 c all-purpose flour
- 1 c graham cracker crumbs or crushed digestive biscuits
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 1/4 c light brown sugar
- 1/3 c plus 1 tbsp pure maple syrup or golden syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 c semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 c mini marshmallows
Instructions
Prepare the baking pan.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9 x 9-inch square baking pan. Line the pan with a long strip of parchment paper, allowing it to extend up two sides and overhang slightly at both ends.
Toast the oats and coconut.
- In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats and unsweetened coconut. Spread the mixture onto a sheet pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
Combine the dry ingredients.
- Transfer the toasted oat mixture to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the flour, graham cracker crumbs, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
Prepare the butter mixture.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Mix the base.
- Pour the hot butter mixture over the dry oat mixture. Stir thoroughly until all dry ingredients are evenly coated.
Form the first layer.
- Press half of the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, using a small piece of parchment paper if needed to help flatten the surface. Allow it to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
Add the filling.
- Once the base has cooled slightly, evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips and mini marshmallows over the surface.
Add the top layer.
- Spread the remaining oat mixture over the filling and press gently to create an even top layer.
Bake the bars.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Cool and slice.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Cut into squares and serve or store at room temperature.
Notes
To make these S’More Granola Bars gluten free, replace the all-purpose flour with a certified gluten-free 1:1 flour blend, use certified gluten-free rolled oats, and substitute the graham cracker crumbs with certified gluten-free graham-style crumbs or gluten-free digestive-style biscuits. Also confirm that the chocolate chips, marshmallows, and any syrup used are certified gluten free or free from hidden gluten-containing additives if needed for strict dietary requirements.