Peanut Energy Bars

Name: Peanut Energy Bars
Ingredients: 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts; 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds; 2 cups raisins or chopped dried fruit; 2 cups rolled or instant oats; 2 cups toasted rice cereal, like rice krispies; 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ (optional); 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy natural peanut butter; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup or honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts
1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds
2 cups raisins or chopped dried fruit
2 cups rolled or instant oats
2 cups toasted rice cereal, like rice krispies
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ (optional)
1/2 cup creamy or crunchy natural peanut butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

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1. Coat a 9X13 pan with cooking spray.
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2. Combine peanuts, sunflower seeds, raisins, oats, rice cereal and wheat germ in a large bowl.
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3. Combine peanut butter, brown sugar, corn syrup (or honey) in a large microwaveable bowl; microwave on high until bubbling, 1-2 minutes. Add vanilla and stir until blended. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until coated.
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4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press down firmly. Let stand for about 1 hour to harden. Cut into bars