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Homemade Smore's Granola Bars are the perfect easy, snack for kids.

Homemade S'mores Granola Bars

These chewy, Homemade S'mores Granola Bars have crushed graham cracked, marshmallow and chocolate chips and require no baking.

Course Snack or Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 12
Author Holly

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. oats
  • 1/2 c. coarsely crushed graham crackers
  • 1/3 c. vanilla mallow bits You can also cut up mini marshmallows.
  • 1/3 c. mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1/3 c. Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 c. honey
  • 1 tbsp. molasses
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Evenly spread the oats onto the bottom of a baking sheet and toast at 325 degrees for around 10 minutes; stirring around halfway through baking time.

     Homemade S'mores Granola Bars are perfectly chewy and make a great snack for kids.
  2. While the oats are toasting, prepare the sauce.  In a medium saucepan; melt the butter and add the brown sugar.  Cook on medium/high eat until the sugar dissolves into the butter.  Mix in the honey, molasses, vanilla and salt.  Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

     Homemade S'mores Granola Bars are perfectly chewy and make a great snack for kids.
  3. After the butter mixture as cooled for a bit; stir in the oats until evenly coated.  Lightly stir in the graham cracker, marshmallows and chocolate chips; reserving around 1/3 of the chocolate chips and marshmallows for the top of the granola bars.

  4. Coat the bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan with strips of parchment paper; allowing the ends to hang over the sides for easy removal.  

  5. Add the oat mixture to the bottom of the baking pan and evenly spread the mixture.  Top with the extra marshmallows and chocolate chips.  Firmly press down the top with the back of a measuring cup.

     Homemade S'mores Granola Bars are perfectly chewy and make a great snack for kids.
  6. Freeze for around 30 minutes until firm.  Cut into desired serving size.  Store in an airtight container for up to 10 days for best results.

     Homemade S'mores Granola Bars are perfectly chewy and make a great snack for kids.