Best Peanut Butter And Chocolate Energy Bars Recipes

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BARS

Steps:

• Soak dates in hot water to cover in a medium bowl for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving the soaking water.
• Meanwhile, line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra hanging over 2 sides. Lightly coat the parchment with cooking spray.
• Combine the soaked dates, peanut butter, oats and salt in a food processor; process until very finely chopped and starting to clump together. If the mixture seems dry, add a little of the reserved soaking water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Transfer to the medium bowl and stir in peanuts. Spread the mixture evenly and firmly into the prepared pan.
• Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on Medium (50%) until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread the chocolate evenly over the oat mixture. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Remove from the pan by lifting the overhanging parchment. Cut into 16 squares.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BALLS

Steps:

• Combine oats, peanut butter, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, cranberries, almond milk, and honey in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
• Roll mixture into bite-size balls and arrange on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until set, at least 15 minutes.

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BARS

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Heat, uncovered, until warmed, 20-30 seconds. Stir until smooth; add remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Transfer to a lightly greased 13x9-inch pan; gently press mixture into pan. Cover and refrigerate until set, 1 hour or overnight. Cut into bars.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BARS

Steps:

• Combine cereal, oats, dried fruit, peanuts and flax seed in a large greased (or sprayed) bowl.
• In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, peanut butter and honey over medium heat. Stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in cocoa.
• Pour chocolate mixture over cereal mixture and stir until evenly coated.
• Press into a greased (or sprayed) 9x13 pan. Chill before cutting.

OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP PEANUT BUTTER BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture and mix well. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. , Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over the top. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS IV

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Melt chocolate chips over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring occasionally. Spread melted chocolate over the crumb crust. Chill for about 5 minutes, then cut into bars before the chocolate is completely set, then chill until ready to serve.