Best 2 Sesame Peanut Bars Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Sesame Peanut Bars, a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. These delectable treats are meticulously crafted using simple yet high-quality ingredients, resulting in a symphony of textures that will captivate your taste buds. Whether you prefer the classic allure of our traditional Sesame Peanut Bars or the innovative twist of our Chocolate-Dipped and Coconut-Crusted variations, each recipe promises an extraordinary gustatory experience. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes are accessible to bakers of all skill levels, ensuring that you can recreate these irresistible treats in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

Ingredients

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.

SESAME COCONUT BARS

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These heavenly bars are inspired by a much heavier sweet that I used to make at the dawn of my cooking: Sesame Dream Bars, from "Diet for a Small Planet" by Frances Moore Lappé. Coarsely grind the sesame seeds by pulsing them a few times in a food processor. Do not overprocess or you'll get butter; some whole seeds are fine.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 18 to 20 squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 ounces (1/2 cup) raw brown sugar or organic sugar
6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) whole-wheat pastry flour, sifted
1 ounce (1/4 cup) whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup mild honey, like clover
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 ounces (1/2 cup, firmly packed) unsweetened shredded coconut
1 to 2 ounces (1/4 to 1/2 cup) sesame seeds, coarsely ground

Steps:

Make the cookie base. Butter a 9-by-13-inch pan and line with parchment. Butter the parchment.
Cream the butter with the salt and sugar. Add the sifted flour and blend together. Using your hands, press out the dough over the bottom of the parchment-lined pan in an even layer. Using a fork, make holes all over the surface of the dough (this is called docking). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bake the cookie base for 20 minutes, until it is just beginning to brown. Remove from the heat and cool for at least 5 minutes before topping.
Sift together the flour and baking powder. Beat the eggs with an electric mixer or whisk until light and thick. Add the honey and vanilla and beat until well blended. Add the flour and baking powder and beat to blend. Add the coconut and sesame seeds and stir together. Spread in an even layer over the cookie base, scraping out every last bit with a rubber spatula. Place in the oven and bake 20 minutes, until the surface is just beginning to color. Remove from the heat and allow to cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 159, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 50 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: Fresh peanuts, sesame seeds, and honey will give your bars the best flavor.
Toast the peanuts and sesame seeds: Toasting the nuts and seeds will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
Don't overcook the sugar mixture: The sugar mixture should be cooked until it reaches a light amber color. If you overcook it, the bars will be too hard.
Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to hold their shape.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature: The bars will keep for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Sesame Peanut Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or dessert. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these tasty bars that are sure to please everyone. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a sweet treat to enjoy after dinner, Sesame Peanut Bars are the perfect choice.