Peanut Energy Bars

Ingredients

• 1 tsp vanillaNutrition
• 2 cups toasted rice cerealNutrition
• 2 cups packed raisinsNutrition
• 1/2 cup sunflower kernelsNutrition
• 4 oz dry roasted peanutsNutrition
• 1/2 cup peanut butter, naturalNutrition
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugarNutrition
• 1 cup light corn syrupNutrition
• 2 cups rolled oatsNutrition
• 1/4 cup wheat germ, toastedNutrition

Directions

1. 1Coat 9 x 13" baking pan with cooking spray.
2. 2Combine peanuts, sunflower seeds (or other nuts), raisins (or other dried fruit), oats, rice cereal, and wheat germ in a large bowl.
3. 3Combine peanut butter, brown sugar and corn syrup (or honey) in a large microwavable bowl; microwave on high until bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes.
4. 4Add vanilla and stir until blended. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until coated.
5. 5Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Press down firmly (coat your fingers with cooking spray, if needed).
6. 6Let stand for 1 hour to harden. Cut into bars.
7. 7You can add anything you have on hand, such as unsweetened coconut, mini semi-sweet chips in lieu of the brown sugar, etc.
8. 8Note: based on a recipe from WebMD.

Nutrition per serving

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