Chocolate Peanut-Butter Energy Bars |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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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. Ingredients:
cooking spray |
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 cup packed light brown sugar |
1/2 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter |
2 large eggs |
2 tablespoons canola oil |
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract |
1 1/2 cups barley flakes or rolled oats |
3/4 cup dried cranberries |
1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts |
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
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.
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.
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.
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