Peanut Salvage Bars Recipe

Name: Peanut Salvage Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: ¼ cup toasted wheat germ; ¼ cup shelled sunflower seeds; ½ cup shelled peanuts; salt; ½ cup raisins; 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats; 2 cups puffed rice cereal (I used puffed brown rice cereal); 1 cup crunchy peanut butter; 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

¼ cup toasted wheat germ
¼ cup shelled sunflower seeds
½ cup shelled peanuts
salt
½ cup raisins
2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
2 cups puffed rice cereal (I used puffed brown rice cereal)
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
If using raw wheat germ, spread it on a baking sheet and toast for a few minutes until fragrant.
3
Spread the sunflower seeds and the peanuts in an even later on separate baking sheets and toast in the oven - the sunflower seeds will take about 6 minutes and the peanuts will take 15 to 20 minutes.
4
Remove and let cool; salt the peanuts lightly.
5
Mix the wheat germ, sunflower seeds, peanuts, raisins, oats, and puffed rice in a large bowl.
6
In a separate bowl that fits your microwave, mix the peanut butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup; microwave on high for 2 minutes.
7
Add the vanilla extract and stir until well blended.
8
Pour over the dry ingredients and fold in until everything is evenly coated.
9
Grease an 8-inch-square baking pan and transfer the mixture from the bowl.
10
Cover the surface with waxed paper and press it down firmly.
11
Refrigerate until completely cool.
12
Cut into eight 2x4-inch bars.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup toasted wheat germ, ¼ cup shelled sunflower seeds, ½ cup shelled peanuts, salt, and more.

Yes, Peanut Salvage 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 Salvage Bars

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