Healthy Recipes Healthy Cookie & Dessert Recipes Healthy Cookie Recipes Healthy Bar & Brownie Recipes Peanut Energy Bars 4.4 (16) 15 Reviews This carbohydrate-rich bar, full of nuts, seeds, fruit and oats, was adapted from Amy Harrison's prize-winning submission in the Plains (Georgia) Peanut Festival recipe competition sponsored by The Peanut Institute. It includes a little protein, and is a great grab-and-go pre-workout snack on mornings when you don't have time to digest a full meal. By Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser is an independent culinary professional based in Charlotte, Vermont. She was a kitchen manager at Burlington’s Penny Cluse Cafe for five years before joining the team at EatingWell, where she was test kitchen manager for 13 years. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 16 bars Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ cup dry roasted salted peanuts 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds, or other chopped nuts 2 cups raisins, or other chopped dried fruit 2 cups rolled or instant oats 2 cups toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ, (optional) ½ cup creamy or crunchy natural peanut butter ½ cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup, or honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Coat an 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Combine peanuts, sunflower seeds (or other nuts), raisins (or other dried fruit), oats, rice cereal and wheat germ (if using) in a large bowl. Combine peanut butter, brown sugar and corn syrup (or honey) in a large microwaveable bowl; microwave on High until bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes. Add vanilla and stir until blended. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press down firmly. (It helps to coat your fingers with cooking spray.) Let stand for about 1 hour to harden. Cut into bars. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Individually wrap in plastic and keep at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2008 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 260 Calories 9g Fat 43g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Calories 260 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 43g 16% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 27g Protein 5g 11% Total Fat 9g 11% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Vitamin A 138IU 3% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Folate 56mcg 14% Sodium 71mg 3% Calcium 21mg 2% Iron 2mg 12% Magnesium 46mg 11% Potassium 242mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved