- Calories 176
- Fat 8.2g
- Satfat 2.3g
- Monofat 3.7g
- Polyfat 1.8g
- Protein 4g
- Carbohydrate 24g
- Fiber 2g
- Cholesterol 16mg
- Iron 1mg
- Sodium 62mg
- Calcium 18mg
Chocolate Peanut-Butter Energy Bars
Photo: Plamen Petkov
These treats not only taste better than most energy bars, but the peanuts in Chocolate Peanut-Butter Energy Bars may help prevent a blood-sugar spike. Both dark chocolate and cranberries in these energy bars are great choices for heart health.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and peanut butter until well combined. Beat in eggs, oil, and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture. Add barley flakes (or rolled oats), cranberries, peanuts, and 3/4 cup chocolate chips, stirring to combine.
Step 3
Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned and firm to the touch. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
Step 4
In a small bowl set in a pan of simmering water, melt remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. With fork, drizzle chocolate over bars; refrigerate until set. Cut into 24 bars.
steponme's Review
These are great; not too sweet or heavy. Didn't bother drizzling addition chocolate on top, didn't felt it was needed. Good energy bar.
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ajkole's Review
I liked these but these no-bake bars were a lot simpler to make:
http://messnkitchn.blogspot.com/2013/03/energy-bars-make-your-own-vegan-gluten.html
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EOlson4's Review
These bars turned out great! I made a batch, froze half of it and it lasted me almost a month. They were great fresh and just as good after frozen. I plan to make these again soon!
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