Peanut Energy Bars Recipe

Name: Peanut Energy Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry roasted salted peanut; 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds (or more peanuts or other nuts); 1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit); 2 cups uncooked oatmeal, old-fashioned or 2 cups uncooked instant oatmeal; 2 cups toasted rice cereal (Rice Krispies); 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ (optional); 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy); 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dry roasted salted peanut
1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds (or more peanuts or other nuts)
1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)
2 cups uncooked oatmeal, old-fashioned or 2 cups uncooked instant oatmeal
2 cups toasted rice cereal (Rice Krispies)
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ (optional)
1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
In a large bowl, mix together the first five ingredients, plus the wheat germ if desired, and set aside.
2
In a medium microwaveable bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar and corn syrup; microwave on high for two minutes. Add vanilla and stir until blended.
3
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until coated.
4
For squares, pour the mixture into an 8 x 8-inch pan coated with cooking spray; for bars, spoon it into a 9 x 13-inch oblong pan. Press down firmly. (It helps to coat your fingers with margarine, oil or cooking spray.).
5
Let stand for about an hour to harden, then cut into squares or bars.

989

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dry roasted salted peanut, 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds (or more peanuts or other nuts), 1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit), 2 cups uncooked oatmeal, old-fashioned or 2 cups uncooked instant oatmeal, and more.

Yes, Peanut 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.

Peanut Energy Bars

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