Right after graduating from college I moved to Jordan. I was on my own for the first time, in a new country, learning how to cook, grocery shop, ride in taxis, communicate in a foreign language. I loved it. I loved finding my way around town and discovering new shops. I loved watching people interact in a new culture. I loved the food: falafel, shawarma, hummus, and fresh pita. Every time I did my shopping I would buy pita from my favorite bakery. It was fresh out of the oven and oh so wonderful.
And then I discovered Nutella.
Nutella spread on warm, fresh pita bread is delicious. That bread doesn't stay fresh for very long, so I had to eat it quickly.
Then I gained five pounds.
Even though I eventually had to rid my cabinets of this delectable treat, I have always had a love for it. My kids, not surprisingly, have also come to enjoy it. Sometimes we just have 'chocolate' sandwiches for lunch.
I purchased a jar of this in order to make these cookies from Pioneer Woman {which are really good}, but the recipe only called for 2 tablespoons. What to do with the rest of the jar? Pinterest has lots of recipes calling for Nutella, but none of them really stood out to me. So, I decided to make up my own.
These are good. And fairly healthy. If you're like me, trying to stay healthy but have a sweet tooth, these are just what you need. The honey gives it the perfect amount of sweetness, and the Nutella provides a bit of chocolate. Oats give you fiber, that makes them healthy, right? Cut them as big or small as you like. I used raw almonds, but Bradley and I decided these would be incredible with salted cashews. No need to bake, just mix and chill. Enjoy!
Nutella Bars
1/2 cup Nutella
1 stick unsalted butter
1/4 cup honey
3 cups instant oats
1/2 cup chopped raw almonds {or salted cashews}, optional
Melt Nutella, butter and honey in small saucepan, over medium-low heat. Stir frequently so chocolate doesn't burn. Remove from heat and stir in oats and chopped nuts, if using. Spread into greased 8x11-inch pan. Cover and refrigerate until hardened. Slice and eat.
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