Peanut Energy Bars

I used creamy peanut butter, and a mix of dried cranberries, blueberries, and cherries. I did not use the wheat germ and accidently forgot to add the vanilla. They turned out great! To ensure the bars stay together you must press REALLY FIRMLY into the pan. I really didn't have any issues. Everyone loved them and I will definitely make again.

Everyone's Face brightened and were surprised how great these taste! They didn't last 2 days in my house! I made a few changes: ~ omitted the raisins/dried fruit completely ~ used brown rice syrup instead of corn syrup ~ omitted the vanilla ~ flax meal instead of wheat germ bc that's what I had on hand ~ added 1/8 c mini chocolate bits Got them to combine and they held together great. My kids and adult guests raved!! Thank you for the recipe... making theses again tomorrow.

Easy, nutritious snack to put together!Good flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. I like that there's room for substitutions (nuts, dried fruits) to change things up every time you make these. I made sure to really push the mixture down into the pan after reading some of the reviews, but the bottom was pretty crumbly. Next time I plan to use more peanut butter!Pros: No baking requiredCons: Don't hold together super well

Easy, nutritious snack to put together! Good flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. I like that there's room for substitutions (nuts, dried fruits) to change things up every time you make these. I made sure to really push the mixture down into the pan after reading some of the reviews, but the bottom was pretty crumbly. Next time I plan to use more peanut butter! Pros: No baking required Cons: Don't hold together super well

Not sure I will make again I was disappointed when I made this. I should have read the previous reviews first. The bars did not stay together and I thought they were a bit bland and too sweet. I used corn syrup. Maybe if you use more peanut butter, less corn syrup (or honey instead) and add some semi-sweet chocolate chips or something, they would be better. I'm going to try using what I made as a granola with plain yogurt. Pros: No baking involved, very easy to make Cons: Bars do not stay together, too sweet for my taste

Not sure I will make againI was disappointed when I made this. I should have read the previous reviews first. The bars did not stay together and I thought they were a bit bland and too sweet. I used corn syrup. Maybe if you use more peanut butter, less corn syrup (or honey instead) and add some semi-sweet chocolate chips or something, they would be better. I'm going to try using what I made as a granola with plain yogurt.Pros: No baking involved, very easy to makeCons: Bars do not stay together, too sweet for my taste

These bars are great! Next time I will use more peanut butter and less honey as suggested by other reviewers Pros: Perfect energy for after my gym work out-quick pick me up. Cons: Bars don't stay together, so they are hard to eat as a bar!

These bars are great!Next time I will use more peanut butter and less honey as suggested by other reviewersPros: Perfect energy for after my gym work out-quick pick me up.Cons: Bars don't stay together, so they are hard to eat as a bar!

A Household FavoriteMy husband has become spoiled, and loves these so much he requests I make them every week for his breakfast.I have subbed all kinds of dried berries and nuts, but my favorite combo is half raisins half dried cranberries. I've also made them with a few semi-sweet chocolate chips scattered on the bottom of the dish before I press in the granola mix.I tried adding the extra tablespoon of butter, which helps them stick together better. I agree with the previous poster, that you REALLY have to press very hard--really mash everything together--when putting it in your dish. The harder you press, the more they stick together. Let them cool in the refrigerator for at least two hours before cutting. If you store them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator, they also stay better together.I've passed this recipe on the several other people, and they all love it.

A Household Favorite My husband has become spoiled, and loves these so much he requests I make them every week for his breakfast. I have subbed all kinds of dried berries and nuts, but my favorite combo is half raisins half dried cranberries. I've also made them with a few semi-sweet chocolate chips scattered on the bottom of the dish before I press in the granola mix. I tried adding the extra tablespoon of butter, which helps them stick together better. I agree with the previous poster, that you REALLY have to press very hard--really mash everything together--when putting it in your dish. The harder you press, the more they stick together. Let them cool in the refrigerator for at least two hours before cutting. If you store them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator, they also stay better together. I've passed this recipe on the several other people, and they all love it.

These are awesome. I did make modifications to use only what I had on-hand. Added 2 scoops of protein powder, as suggested by another reviewer (mine was vanilla). Subbed in for items I didn't have: almonds for seeds, 1/4c dark choc chunks for raisins, chopped Cheerios for Rice Krispies. Possibly all of subs caused the dry and crumbly, but storing them in the fridge does seem to help keep them together. Next time I will use a little more peanut butter to help them stick together. And, I've got all the missing ingredients on my grocery list. So, I'm not reviewing the recipe as written, but this is a testiment to the versatility of the recipe. So good!

These bars were very yummy and filling, but they were a bit crumbly. They just wouldn't stay in one piece.

These bars were very yummy and filling, but they were a bit crumbly. They just wouldn't stay in one piece.

I have used this recipe as a demonstration in my high school Sports Nutrition class and they love it!! I really enjoy giving my students easy, healthy alternatives that are less expensive than the ones found in stores. Keep up the good work!!

I gave it five stars because my 10 year old son, who can be extremely picky, loves these! He ate several of them in one day. They will be great to send in his lunches. My husband and me both enjoyed them too.