Peanut Energy Bars

Name: Peanut Energy Bars
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

10 ingredients

5 steps

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

Directions

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.