Pretzel and Nutella Granola
This Pretzel and Nutella Granola is the perfect sweet and salty snack. It also makes a great topping for yogurt for a nice and easy breakfast.
Looking for more delicious granola recipes? Try my Funfetti Granola or my Raisin and Apricot Granola.
Recipe Summary: Pretzel and Nutella Granola
- ✅ Recipe Name: Pretzel and Nutella Granola
- 🕒 Ready In: 20 minutes
- 👪 Serves: 8 (easy to scale)
- 🍽 Calories: 187 per serving
- 🥣 Main Ingredients: Rolled oats, Nutella, honey, pretzels
- 📖 Dietary Info: Meal prep friendly, healthy, kid-friendly, vegetarian
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: This granola makes the perfect topping for yogurt or ice cream, but also tastes great just to snack on!
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My jar of peanut butter is empty. I guess that means that I need to use my other favorite spread. It needs no introduction. You know what it is.
Probably half of any given jar of Nutella ends up being combined with peanut butter, like in my Rice Krispies Peanut Butter and Nutella Brownies. The rest? Well that usually just ends up spooned into my mouth. So I wanted to switch it up a little. I wanted to be fancy by baking my Nutella right into some breakfast worthy granola.
And while I'm still opening and closing the enormous amount of boxes littering my house, searching for my belongings, I can find some comfort in eating pretzels and chocolate for breakfast. Because if that won't cheer me up and get me ready for the day, then I don't know what will.
Key Ingredients
- Rolled oats: forms the base of the granola. You can also use quick oats instead, however the texture will be slightly softer and less chewy.
- Honey: adds sweetness and helps create those granola clusters after the granola bakes.
- Pretzels: gives this granola that sweet and salty combo, and also adds a delicious crunch.
- Nutella: is the star ingredient in this recipe! For a different variation, try replacing some or all of the Nutella with peanut butter or cookie butter.
How To Make Pretzel and Nutella Granola
Step 1: In a small bowl, microwave the Nutella and the honey for 20-30 seconds. Mix until smooth. In a separate medium bowl, mix together the crushed pretzels and oats.
Step 2: Pour the Nutella mixture on top of the oat mixture. Spread the granola evenly on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, and bake at 320˚F for 17 minutes. Allow to cool completely before breaking into clusters.
Pretzel and Nutella Granola Recipe Tips
Storage: Store this Pretzel and Nutella Granola in an airtight container at room temperature for around 3 weeks.
Line your baking sheet. Because the Nutella and honey can get sticky, lining your baking sheet with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat will prevent the granola from sticking, and makes cleanup so quick and easy.
Do not skip the cooling time! I know it is tempting to eat the granola right off the pan, but allowing the granola to cool will help create those crunchy clusters.
Watch the granola closely near the end. The Nutella contains sugar and milk solids that can burn quickly in the final few minutes. Keep an eye on your granola at around the 15 minute mark to prevent over-browning.
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Pretzel and Nutella Granola
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon Nutella
- 4 tablespoon honey
- ¾ cup pretzels, crushed
- 2 cups rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 320˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Place the Nutella and honey in a small bowl, and microwave for 20-30 seconds. Mix together until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the oats and pretzels. Mix in the melted Nutella mixture until the oats are coated with the mixture.
- Spread the oat mixture on the prepared baking sheet, and bake for around 17 minutes. Allow the granola to cool completely before breaking into clusters.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
- Use quick oats instead of rolled oats for a less chewy granola.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to avoid having the granola stick to the baking sheet.
- Allow the granola to cool completely in order to create the crunchy granola clusters.
Looks like such a delicious snack, love the sweet and savoury combo!
oh my gosh, pretzels in granola is such a good idea!!! Love this 🙂
Dang girl, you speak my lingo! This sounds absolutely brilliant 😀 A chocolate and savoury fix in one go, mmmm 😀 *goes to explore some more in the archive*
Yum - perfect combo of salty and sweet!
i have never been a big fan of pretzels, but when you mix them with oats, nuttella, and honey... i think i just changed my mind. this sounds like a great snack!
p.s. don't worry about subbing... you will do great! i have been out of the teaching game since august of last year and spent the past few months being a recluse, maybe i just got too intimidated! haha!
Definitely my kind of breakfast, Cathleen.
Hi Cathleen, great for breakfast. Anything with nutella sure taste great.
Have a nice day.
I'm not sure that I could choose a favorite between peanut butter and nutella...but I could defintiely use a big bowl of this granola for breakfast!
Very creative way to have Nutella 😉 hm.. would be interesting to try combining Nutella and peanut butter..
This sounds like a breakfast that i will look forward to! And pretty sure won't be difficult to get the kid to eat it too 🙂
This will be a fun new recipe to try out in the morning! Kids will be excited about "nutella" for sure. They will enjoy this special treat in the morning! 😉
Cathleen, I'll eat the granola out of the bottle. crunch...crunch...crunch....
Brilliant! Using nutella in granola! I am going to make a big batch tonight!
Nutella and pretzels? That sounds like such a great combination! Eating this for breakfast would be such a treat! 🙂
This looks wonderful, Cathleen ~ I would probably eat it all in a day..lol ^.^