Indulge in the delectable Chewy Trail Mix Peanut Butter Bars, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Featuring a chewy peanut butter base studded with an array of trail mix delights, these irresistible bars are a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and crunchy. Discover the magic of this recipe, along with variations such as the No-Bake Trail Mix Granola Bars, Vegan Trail Mix Bars, and Gluten-Free Trail Mix Bars, all offering unique twists on the classic. Embark on a culinary journey filled with nutty, chewy goodness, and create a batch of these delectable treats that are perfect for snacking, lunch boxes, or simply satisfying a sweet craving.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CHEWY SALTED PEANUT BARS
My rich bars are studded with the all-American peanut. I like to think famed peanut farmer Jimmy Carter would approve. -Ann Marie Heinz, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil. In a small bowl, mix flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into prepared pan. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle peanuts over crust., In a small saucepan, melt butterscotch chips, corn syrup and butter over medium heat; stir until smooth. Drizzle over peanuts. Bake until bubbly, 6-8 minutes longer. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with foil, remove from pan. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER BARS
This recipe combines three of my favorite foods-peanut butter, coconut and chocolate-into one mouthwatering dessert. It's very rich and filling, so a small piece usually satisfies even a real sweet tooth.-Mrs. Sanford Wickham, Holbrook, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. , In a large bowl, beat the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, peanut butter and salt until smooth. Fold in coconut and chocolate chips. Pour over crust. Return to the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
THICK AND CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS
A blondie lover's dream, these bars are moist, dense and chewy. Perfect for a bake sale or as a take-a-long. They can also be cut into 1-inch bites for a large party.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield about 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13by-9-inch baking pan with foil, letting the excess hang over the edges of the pan by about 1 inch (this will help you lift the bar easily from the pan in one piece). Spray the pan with cooking spray.
- Mix the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugars until combined. Use a whisk or a rubber spatula to mix in the egg, egg yolk, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the flour mixture until just combined (be careful not to over mix the dough or the bars will be tough). Fold in the chocolate chips and the peanuts.
- Scrape the dough into the prepared pan, pressing and smoothing the top with a rubber spatula. Bake until the top is slightly golden and firm to the touch and the edges are starting to pull away from the sides of the pan, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Lift up on the foil overhang to remove the bar from the pan, and transfer it to a cutting board. Use a ruler to cut it into 2-inch squares.
CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER-MARSHMALLOW BARS
Classic cereal treats for the peanut butter fanatic, these marshmallow bars call for cornflakes instead of Rice Krispies, making for a wonderfully chewy-crunchy contrast. Cornflakes are delicate, so the key here is to avoid crushing the cereal too much when mixing the ingredients. The end result should be airy and chewy, but not dense, with visible chunks of marshmallow throughout. This recipe comes together quickly, so have your ingredients measured and ready to add to the pot when you begin. Once the chocolate topping has set, these bars pack well for picnics or potlucks, but if you're concerned about the chocolate melting, you can skip it altogether and finish the bars with a sprinkle of sea salt.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories snack, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 16 to 20 bars
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease a 9-inch square pan with butter and sprinkle 1/2 cup/17 grams of the cornflakes on the bottom of the pan.
- In a large pot, melt the 6 tablespoons/85 grams butter over medium-low heat. Add the marshmallows and kosher salt, and cook, stirring often, until about half of the marshmallows have melted but the mixture is not completely smooth. Add the peanut butter and mix until just combined, keeping some lumps of marshmallow.
- Take the pan off the heat, and working quickly, add about half the remaining 5½ cups cornflakes, folding them into the marshmallow mixture as gently as possible to avoid crushing the cereal. Repeat with the remaining cornflakes. If the mixture becomes too sticky to work with, briefly return the pot to the heat on low.
- Working quickly, transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, using a wet spoon or spatula to spread and pat into an even layer, again being careful to avoid crushing or packing the cereal.
- Place the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl and microwave it in 15-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until melted and smooth. Drizzle the chocolate over the bars in overlapping lines. (If using chocolate chips, scatter the chips onto the surface of the bars while they are still warm and let sit for 5 minutes, allowing the heat of the cornflakes to melt the chocolate before dragging a fork or toothpick through it to create lines.) Sprinkle the bars lightly with flaky sea salt, and set aside at room temperature (in a cool spot, if possible) until completely set, about 2 hours.
- Cut into bars and serve. Bars will keep, wrapped well at room temperature, for up to 3 days.
PEANUT BUTTER TRAIL MIX BARS
Great energy trail mix bar snack full of protein! A must for peanut butter lovers. Store in the refrigerator.
Provided by greenlight
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix together granola, bran cereal, dry milk, cranberries, sunflower seeds, almonds, raisins, and flax seeds in a large bowl.
- Bring honey, brown sugar, and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat.
- Stir peanut butter and vanilla extract into the honey mixture until melted and combined.
- Add peanut butter-honey mixture to the dry ingredients and stir well to combine.
- Press mixture into a 9x13-inch baking pan lined with parchment or waxed paper.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 118.5 mg, Sugar 23.2 g
Tips:
- Prep the Ingredients: Before you start, make sure all the ingredients are measured and ready to use. This will help ensure the recipe goes smoothly.
- Use a Baking Tray: Use a large baking tray lined with parchment paper to ensure the bars don't stick to the pan.
- Mix Well: Mix the wet and dry ingredients separately before combining them to ensure an even distribution.
- Don't Overmix: Once the ingredients are combined, mix just until the batter comes together. Overmixing can result in a tough texture.
- Chill the Dough: After mixing, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. This will make it easier to handle and cut into bars.
- Bake Evenly: Rotate the baking tray halfway through baking to ensure even browning.
- Cool Completely: Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting and serving. This will help them maintain their shape.
Conclusion:
These chewy trail mix peanut butter bars are a delicious and satisfying snack or dessert. They're perfect for on-the-go snacking, lunchboxes, or road trips. With their combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy textures, these bars are sure to be a hit with people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy treat, give these trail mix peanut butter bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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