Who Wants a Bite of S’mores?
We certainly do! These chewy s’mores granola bars conjure up sweet childhood memories of camping under the stars and sleep away camp. Now you can recreate one of the most magical flavors of those warm summer nights any day of the week and in any weather. No campfire, bug bites, artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives required.
Ingredients for S’mores Granola Bars
Rolled oats – use old-fashioned rolled oats. Gluten-free if neededGluten-free 1:1 flour – We recommend Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour or King Arthur Measure for Measure Gluten-Free Flour. Substitute all-purpose flour if you don’t need these to be gluten-freeCrispy rice cereal – For gluten-free, look for a cereal that’s certified gluten-free (such as this brown rice crisp cereal)Flax meal – Otherwise known as ‘ground flax seed’Baking powder – Be sure to use baking powder and not baking soda. Fine saltMelted butter – Use vegan butter or coconut oil for dairy-freeHoney – Use brown rice syrup for a vegan optionMashed banana – For best results, use a ripe yellow banana without spots (not the kind you’d use for these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins)Pure vanilla extractGraham crackers – Use gluten-free, if needed (these are hands-down our favorite gluten-free graham crackers)Mini marshmallows – For vegan, use Dandy Mini Marshmallows. They won’t melt quite as well as regular marshmallows made with gelatin but they’re a delicious and easy swap along with brown rice syrup for making these 100% plant-based. Avoid using dehydrated marshmallows or marshmallow bits, you want that ooey-gooey factor to help hold the bars together. Mini chocolate chips – For dairy-free and/or vegan, we recommend Enjoy Life! mini semisweet chocolate chips
How to make S’mores Granola Bars
Homemade granola bars are easy to make and taste great.
Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, cereal, flax meal, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the melted butter, honey, banana, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Fold in the graham cookie pieces, marshmallows, and chocolate chips. Transfer to the prepared baking pan. Using a spatula or small piece of parchment paper, firmly press the mixture into the pan. Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 18-20 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 9 bars.
Are Chewy S’mores Granola Bars Healthy?
Like most granola bars, these smores granola bars are on the sweeter side and perhaps better suited for a dessert than a snack if cut into only 9 squares. We did, however, reduce the amount of total added sugars and refined sugars by using honey and ripe banana instead of brown sugar, corn syrup, or molasses that you might find in similar granola bars or s’mores-inspired treats. t
S’mores granola bar recipe Q&A
Do they have to be made gluten-free?
If you don’t need these granola bars to be gluten-free, feel feel to use crispy rice cereal and oats that are not certified gluten-free.
How Do I Store These 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 You Freeze S’mores Bars?
Yes, you can. 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 you 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.
How many calories are in a Chewy s’mores granola bar?
These granola bars, when cut into 9 squares like the photos above, weigh in at 260 calories per bar. To reduce the calories you can cut them into 12 bars which makes the nutrition information as follows: 195 calories, 7 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 85 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 13 g sugars, 3 g protein
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For ultimate success, we highly recommend reading the tips in the full blog post above. All photos and content are copyright protected. Please do not use our photos without prior written permission. If you wish to republish a recipe, please rewrite the recipe in your own unique words. Link back to the source recipe here on The Real Food Dietitians. Thank you! 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 until the marshmallows start to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with additional crushed graham crackers. Optional step: 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 until the marshmallows start to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with additional crushed graham crackers. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars. To Make these Vegan: Substitute brown rice syrup for honey, use Dandies Mini Marshmallows, and vegan chocolate chips.
