Homemade Energy Bars

If you are tired of eating yet another highly-processed engineered food, give these prize-winning energy bars a chance. They're easy to make, less expensive than commercial energy bars (only 25 cents per bar, or $4 for the entire recipe), and they taste yummy.

1/2 c. salted dry-roasted peanuts
1/2 cup raisins, craisins or other dried fruit
1/2 c roasted sunflower seed kernels
2 cups raw oatmeal, quick or old fashioned
2 cups toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Crispies
1/2 cup peanut butter, crunchy or creamy
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla

1. In a large bowl, mix together the peanuts, raisins, sunflower seed kernels, oatmeal and toasted rice cereal. Set aside.
2. In a medium microwaveable bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add vanilla and stir until blended.
3. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until coated.
4. Spoon it into an oiled 9” x 13” pan. Press down firmly. (It helps to coat your fingers with margarine, oil or cooking spray.)
5. Let stand for an hour to harden, then cut into 16 bars.

Calories per bar: 225
30 grams Carbohydrate
6 grams Protein
9 grams Fat

Recipe courtesy of the National Peanut Board: www.nationalpeanutboard.com

Recipe provided by Nancy Clarke

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