Best 7 Peanutty Energy Bars Recipes

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Calling all peanut butter lovers! These irresistible Peanutty Energy Bars are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy. Made with a wholesome blend of oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips, these bars are a delicious and satisfying snack for people on the go. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, a busy professional, or simply someone who enjoys a tasty treat, these energy bars are sure to become a favorite. With three variations to choose from – Classic Peanut Butter, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and No-Bake Peanut Butter – there's a flavor for every taste. Get ready to fuel your body and satisfy your sweet tooth with these delightful Peanutty Energy Bars!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BARS



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These peanut butter energy bars are made with natural ingredients, and there's no baking required! You can substitute sunflower seeds for the walnuts. Want more fiber? Add a little wheat germ. —Amy Crane, Richland, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup honey
4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Heat, uncovered, until warmed, 20-30 seconds. Stir until smooth; add remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Transfer to a lightly greased 13x9-inch pan; gently press mixture into pan. Cover and refrigerate until set, 1 hour or overnight. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BALLS



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High energy snack for kids... I even spread it on whole wheat bread to make it more healthy and substantial. It is high in sugars and fats

Provided by Chef TanyaW

Categories     High Protein

Time 10m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups peanut butter
3/4 cup honey
2 1/4 cups oatmeal
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Process oatmeal in blender or food processor.
  • Mix everything together in a Bosch or other heavy duty mixer.
  • Form into 30 balls (~33 grams each).
  • Extras may be left at room temperature, or in fridge, or in freezer -- experiment and see what you like best!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.7, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 79.7, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8.6, Protein 5.1

PEANUTTY CANDY BARS



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These chewy, gooey bars surely won't last long. Good thing they're quick and easy to make!-Mary Schmittinger, Colgate, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup plus 2/3 cup peanut butter, divided
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, butter, 1/2 cup peanut butter, corn syrup and vanilla. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until mixture is bubbly around the edges., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butterscotch and chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in peanuts and remaining peanut butter; spread over the oat mixture. Cool for 10 minutes; chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

PEANUT ENERGY BARS



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Make and share this Peanut Energy Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Motivated Mama

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 Bars, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup peanuts, dry roasted and salted
1/2 cup sunflower seeds, roasted (or any other kind of nut)
2 cups raisins, chopped (or any other kind of dried fruit)
2 cups rolled oats or 2 cups instant oats
2 cups toasted rice cereal
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ (optional)
1/2 cup natural-style peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine peanuts, sunflower seeds (or other nuts), raisins (or other dried fruit), oats, rice cereal and wheat germ or flax seed meal (if using) in a large bowl.
  • Combine peanut butter, brown sugar and honey in a large microwaveable bowl and microwave on high or boil on stove top until bubbling (1 to 2 minutes).
  • Add vanilla and stir until blended.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until covered.
  • Transfer 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 34.6, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 27.5, Protein 6.7

CHEWY ENERGY BARS



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This energy bar recipe is quick to make and easy to store. My husband and I put these homemade granola bars in our lunch, but they're also a nice portable breakfast or snack. -Sharon Rast, Show Low, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1 cup corn syrup
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cereal, oats and wheat germ. In a small saucepan, combine the corn syrup, peanut butter and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat until peanut butter is melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture; mix well., Transfer to a greased 9-in. square pan. Gently press cereal mixture evenly into pan. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PEANUT ENERGY BARS



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Make and share this Peanut Energy Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 squares or bars, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup dry roasted salted peanut
1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds (or more peanuts or other nuts)
1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)
2 cups uncooked oatmeal, old-fashioned or 2 cups uncooked instant oatmeal
2 cups toasted rice cereal (Rice Krispies)
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ (optional)
1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the first five ingredients, plus the wheat germ if desired, and set aside.
  • In a medium microwaveable bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar and corn syrup; microwave on high for two minutes. Add vanilla and stir until blended.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until coated.
  • For squares, pour the mixture into an 8 x 8-inch pan coated with cooking spray; for bars, spoon it into a 9 x 13-inch oblong pan. Press down firmly. (It helps to coat your fingers with margarine, oil or cooking spray.).
  • Let stand for about an hour to harden, then cut into squares or bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.2, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 131.5, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 13.8, Protein 6.3

PEANUTTY GOOEY BARS



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Make and share this Peanutty Gooey Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tazdevilfan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 (11 ounce) package nestle toll house peanut butter and milk chocolate chips, divided
1 (14 ounce) can carnation sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coarsely chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 350°F
  • FOR CRUST:
  • COMBINE graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar in medium bowl; press onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • FOR TOPPING:
  • MICROWAVE 1 cup morsels, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until smooth. Pour evenly over crust. Top with nuts and remaining morsels.
  • BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.5, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 31.6, Sodium 98.7, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 24.1, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • Use a food processor or blender to quickly and easily grind the oats. This will help create a smooth and consistent bar mixture.
  • If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can grind the oats in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin. Just be sure to seal the bag tightly before you start rolling.
  • Feel free to add other mix-ins to your bars, such as chopped nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips. Be creative and have fun!
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

These peanutty energy bars are a delicious and nutritious snack that are perfect for on-the-go. They're also a great way to use up leftover peanut butter. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of these bars in no time. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give these peanutty energy bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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