AFFILIATE_ID -1 COURSE_ID 0 COURSE_NAME -- CUISINE_ID -1 DIFFICULTY 0 DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, mix together the peanuts, sunflower seeds, raisins, oatmeal, and toasted rice cereal (and wheat germ). Set aside. 2. In a medium microwaveable bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add vanilla and stir until blended. 3. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until coated. 4. For squares, spoon the mixture into an 8" x 8" pan coated with cooking spray; for bars spoon it into a 9" x 13" pan. Press down firmly. (It helps to coat your fingers with margarine, oil, or cooking spray.) 5. Let stand for about an hour, then cut into squares or bars. INGREDIENTS DESCRIPTION peanuts DIRECTION dry-roasted and salted INCLUDED_RECIPE_ID -1 IS_DIVIDER IS_MAIN MEASUREMENT cup QUANTITY 1/2 DESCRIPTION sunflower seeds DIRECTION roasted (or use more peanuts or other nuts) INCLUDED_RECIPE_ID -1 IS_DIVIDER IS_MAIN MEASUREMENT cup QUANTITY 1/2 DESCRIPTION raisins DIRECTION or other dried fruit INCLUDED_RECIPE_ID -1 IS_DIVIDER IS_MAIN MEASUREMENT cup QUANTITY 1/2 DESCRIPTION oatmeal DIRECTION old-fashioned or instant INCLUDED_RECIPE_ID -1 IS_DIVIDER IS_MAIN MEASUREMENT cups QUANTITY 2 DESCRIPTION toasted rice cereal DIRECTION such as Rice Krispies INCLUDED_RECIPE_ID -1 IS_DIVIDER IS_MAIN MEASUREMENT cups QUANTITY 2 DESCRIPTION peanut butter DIRECTION INCLUDED_RECIPE_ID -1 IS_DIVIDER IS_MAIN MEASUREMENT cup QUANTITY 1/2 DESCRIPTION brown sugar DIRECTION packed INCLUDED_RECIPE_ID -1 IS_DIVIDER IS_MAIN MEASUREMENT cup QUANTITY 1/2 DESCRIPTION light corn syrup DIRECTION INCLUDED_RECIPE_ID -1 IS_DIVIDER IS_MAIN MEASUREMENT cup QUANTITY 1/2 DESCRIPTION vanilla extract DIRECTION INCLUDED_RECIPE_ID -1 IS_DIVIDER IS_MAIN MEASUREMENT teaspoon QUANTITY 1 DESCRIPTION wheat germ DIRECTION (optional) INCLUDED_RECIPE_ID -1 IS_DIVIDER IS_MAIN MEASUREMENT cup QUANTITY 1/4 KEYWORDS MEASUREMENT_SYSTEM 0 NAME Peanutty Energy Bars NOTE For variety, you can make this recipe with cashes and cashew butter, and/or add a variety of dried fruits (cranberries, cherries, and dates). NUTRITION Calories per serving: 225 Carbohydrates: 30g Protein: 6g Fat: 9g PREP_TIMES PUBLICATION_PAGE SERVINGS 16 SOURCE Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook SUMMARY TYPE 102 URL YIELD