Energy Saver Bars

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Energy Saver Bars are chewy, nutty snacks packed with oats, raisins, and peanut butter. Perfect for a quick energy boost, these bars offer a delightful combination of sweetness and crunch. Ideal for breakfast on the go, lunchboxes, or after workouts, they appeal to health-conscious snackers of all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. quick or old fashioned oats
  • 3 c. miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 c. chunky peanut butter
  • 1/4 c. honey
  • 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 c. raisins

Instructions

  1. Toast oats in a shallow baking pan in a preheated 350°F oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil and butter it.
  3. Melt marshmallows, peanut butter, honey, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in toasted oats and raisins.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
  6. Chill until firm.
  7. Remove from the pan using the foil, then cut into small squares.
  8. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

721 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.4g 27% DV
Total Fat 40.5g 52% DV
Carbs 82.6g 30% DV
Fiber 6.3g 23% DV
Sugar 48.6g 97% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 232.8mg 10% DV
Potassium 544mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 418mcg 46% DV
Vitamin C 5.7mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 5% DV
Calcium 125mg 10% DV
Iron 9.9mg 55% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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