Name: Peanutty Energy Bars
Yield: Makes 12-16 bars
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (60 g) salted dry-roasted peanuts; 1/2 cup (60 g) roasted sunflower seed kernels, or use more peanuts or other nuts; 1/2 cup (80 g) raisins or other dried fruit; 2 cups (160 g) uncooked oatmeal, old-fashioned or instant; 2 cups (50 g) toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies; 1/2 cup (130 g) peanut butter, crunchy or creamy; 1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup (120 ml) light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Optional: 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ

This recipe was a winner in the 2001 Plains Peanut Festival Recipe Contest in Plains, Georgia and appears here courtesy of the The Peanut Institute. It was also reprinted in Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook. Clark writes: This prizewinning recipe offers a yummy alternative to commercial energy bars. These homemade bars are perfect for when you are hiking or biking, as well as for a satisfying afternoon snack. They are relatively high in fat, but it's healthful fat from peanuts and sunflower seeds. For variety, make this recipe with cashews and cashew butter and add a variety of dried fruits (cranberries, cherries, and dates).

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