Peanut Chewies

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 84 Cuisine: American

Peanut Chewies are chewy, nutty confections packed with peanut butter, coconut, and crunchy cereal, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings and sharing at gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. light corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 c. peanut butter
  • 6 c. high-protein rice and wheat cereal
  • 1 1/2 c. flaked coconut
  • 1 1/2 c. salted peanuts

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup; bring to boiling.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Add peanut butter, stirring until melted.
  4. Stir in cereal, coconut, and peanuts.
  5. Drop from teaspoon onto waxed paper.
  6. Cool thoroughly.
  7. Do not refrigerate.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

520 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.4g 27% DV
Total Fat 26.2g 34% DV
Carbs 64.9g 24% DV
Fiber 6.7g 24% DV
Sugar 21.8g 44% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 538mg 23% DV
Potassium 412.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 39mg 3% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

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

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