OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BARS

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Provided by Dana Angelo White, M.S., R.D., A.T.C.

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

Cooking spray
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups crisp brown rice cereal
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped dried figs
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, peanut butter, maple syrup, canola oil, brown sugar, cinnamon. Stir and cook until mixture just begins to bubble, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • In a large bowl, combine oats, rice cereal, wheat germ, peanuts, apricots, figs and salt.
  • Pour peanut butter mixture over oatmeal mixture and stir gently with a spatula until well combined. Transfer to baking dish, cover with parchment paper and press firmly into dish. Allow to cool completely (will cool faster in the refrigerator). Cut into squares or bars.

Victor Escoto
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal. I always have a batch of these in my freezer.


Paul Giacobbe
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I love taking these bars with me on hikes. They give me the energy I need to keep going.


Chance Line
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These bars are the perfect after-school snack for my kids. They're healthy and filling.


Emy Sabri
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are a lifesaver on busy mornings.


Morietta Duran
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These bars were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Mateo Perlesi
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These bars were a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more milk next time.


itolivia Carbunaru
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I had some trouble getting the bars to hold together. I think I might have needed to add more peanut butter.


Roller Borntoroll
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of honey next time.


Del Bartholomew
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I'm not a huge fan of oatmeal, but these bars were surprisingly good. The peanut butter and honey helped to offset the oatmeal flavor.


Felismino Da Silva
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These energy bars are a great way to get a quick and healthy breakfast. They're also a great snack for a hike or bike ride.


Md Rayhan Chowdhury
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Ibin Sultan Issah
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These energy bars are the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy. The peanut butter and honey give them a delicious flavor.


FG CHANNEL
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I love that these bars are made with simple, wholesome ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my kids.


Mohamod Mobarock Hossain
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These energy bars were a hit with my family! They're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.