Chocolate Peanut-Butter Energy Bars Recipe

Name: Chocolate Peanut-Butter Energy Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups barley flakes or rolled oats; 3/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups barley flakes or rolled oats
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Spray a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and peanut butter until well combined. Beat in eggs, oil, and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture. Add barley flakes (or rolled oats), cranberries, peanuts, and 3/4 cup chocolate chips, stirring to combine.
3
Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned and firm to the touch. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
4
In a small bowl set in a pan of simmering water, melt remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. With fork, drizzle chocolate over bars; refrigerate until set. Cut into 24 bars.

1049

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Peanut-Butter Energy Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Peanut-Butter Energy Bars

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