Peanutty Energy Bars

Name: Peanutty Energy Bars
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (60 g) salted dry-roasted peanuts; 1/2 cup (60 g) roasted sunflower seed kernels, or use more peanuts or other nuts; 1/2 cup (80 g) raisins or other dried fruit; 2 cups (160 g) uncooked oatmeal, old-fashioned or instant; 2 cups (50 g) toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies; 1/2 cup (130 g) peanut butter, crunchy or creamy; 1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup (120 ml) light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Optional: 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ

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Ingredients

1/2 cup (60 g) salted dry-roasted peanuts
1/2 cup (60 g) roasted sunflower seed kernels, or use more peanuts or other nuts
1/2 cup (80 g) raisins or other dried fruit
2 cups (160 g) uncooked oatmeal, old-fashioned or instant
2 cups (50 g) toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies
1/2 cup (130 g) peanut butter, crunchy or creamy
1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (120 ml) light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
Optional: 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ

Directions

1

Mix together the first six ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside. Combine peanut butter, brown sugar and corn syrup in a large bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add vanilla and stir until blended. Add dry ingredients from medium bowl. Stir until coated. Spoon mixture into an 8-inch square pan coated with non-stick spray. Press down firmly (It helps to spray fingers with nonstick spray). Let stand about 1 hour. Cut into bars.