Nutella, Nutella

Ever since I had the Nutella calzone from Cibo last week, I've been craving Nutella.  Before Cibo, the last time I ate/thought about the chocolaty, hazelnut-y spread, I was shopping in junior department stores and carrying a cartoon inspired pencil case.
However, a recent trip down a certain aisle at a grocery store, has now made me the proud owner of a jar of Nutella.  This occasion is 20+ years in the making and as such, needed to be marked by a special treat.  Done & done.  Introducing...Nutella Oatmeal Crumb Bars.

Now to share the love....

Nutella Oatmeal Crumb Bars

Ingredients:

1 1/3 cup Quaker quick oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3/4 cup Nutella

Method: 

Preheat oven to 350F.  Line 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.  Set aside.
In large bowl whisk together oats, flour, sugar.
In smaller bowl mix together melted butter and maple syrup.  Pour over oat mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
Pour 2/3 of oat mixture into prepared baking pan.  Bake for 10-12 minutes.  Remove from oven.
Meanwhile, heat Nutella for 15 seconds in microwave safe dish to soften.  Spread Nutella over baked oat mixture.  Crumble the remaining 1/3 oat mixture over Nutella.
Return to oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes.  Turning once halfway.
Allow bars to cool.  Transfer to fridge.  Cut into squares.



Adapted from my Strawberry Jam & Pecan Bars