Homemade Granola Energy Bars
Source: The Athlete's Kitchen - Recipe courtesy of the National Peanut Board: www.nationalpeanutboard.com
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 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts
1/2 cup raisins, craisins or other dried fruit
1/2 cup 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 (* I use honey)
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.) (* I put my hand in a plastic bag to press out dough)
5. Let stand for an hour to harden, then cut into 16 (or more) bars. (* I cut into 32 bars, then you have one of those popular 100 calorie foods)
* Cindy's notes
Calories per bar: 225
30 grams Carbohydrate
6 grams Protein
9 grams Fat