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Publisher: © 1999 by Nancy Berkoff ISBN: 0931411211 |
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Reprinted with permission from Debra Wasserman for The Vegetarian Resource Group.
Gooey, Chewy Peanut Butter Bars (p. 160)
Yield: approximately 50 balls (serve 2 each)
No cooking is involved in this recipe. You won't be able to keep these in stock!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds peanut butter *
- 9 ounces cold cereal, ground **
- 2 ounces wheat germ
- 3 ounces maple syrup
- 5 ounces raisins
- 4 ounces chopped nuts
- 8 ounces toasted sesame seeds
* Note: Either smooth or chunky peanut butter works with this recipe (we actually prefer the chunky); if peanut butter has separated, stir before using. If available, you might want to experiment with almond or hazelnut butter. If the mixture is too thick, add more peanut butter; if it is too thin, add more cereal.
** Note: Use ground flakes, puffs or granola, or a mixture of several cereals.
Directions
Place peanut butter in a mixing bowl. Add cereal, wheat germ, maple syrup, raisins, and chopped nuts. Combine until stiff (but not dry). Mixture can be rolled into balls (1/2 ounce each) with the seeds pressed into a sheet pan and topped with the seeds. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional Information
Total calories per serving (2 balls): 318. Total fat as % of Daily Value: 32%. Protein: 11 gm. Fat: 21 gm. Carbohydrates: 25 gm. Calcium: 110 mg. Iron: 3 mg. Sodium: 256 mg. Dietary fiber: 4 gm.