Energy bars contain high energy foods. They are intended to provide a quick boost, by delivering carbohydrates when you don't have time for a meal. This is a guide about homemade energy bars.
Similar to energy bars for sale, these bars are made fresher and more frugally with ingredients on hand in many kitchens.
Butter or use cooking spray in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Set aside.
In a medium sized cooking pan, over low heat, add marshmallows. Use a wooden spoon to stir constantly and scrape the bottom of the pan, until mixture starts to boil or the marshmallows are melted. Turn off the heat.
Add crunchy peanut butter, blending quickly. Stir in raisins and Cocoa Krispies cereal. Spread and press into the 9x13 inch baking pan. Cool. Cut in half lengthwise and crosswise, and then into bars.
By Vivian P.
This is a great snack recipe. Also, you can make substitutions to it to change it up and make it taste different. Soy butter, almond butter, cashew butter, etc can be used in place of peanut butter. You can also use creamed or liquid honey, agave nectar or molasses in place of the honey. Instead of coconut, try some type of crushed cereal, wheat germ, whole wheat flour, granola, or cocoa powder. If you cannot find ground flax seed you can buy it whole and grind it yourself in a coffee grinder. You can also use regular size chocolate chips or substitute raisins, cranberries, or chopped nuts in place of the chocolate chips.
Mix everything above in a medium bowl until thoroughly incorporated. Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour. Once chilled, roll into balls and enjoy! Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Source: http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com
By Rachel's Mom from Wilkesboro, NC
Sometimes I start craving chocolate, but as we all know, candy bars are NOT healthy. The coconut oil used in this recipe actually helps you lose fat. This is a quick and easy recipe that will satisfy your cravings for chocolate and it's healthy too!
Warm the coconut oil so that it is liquid. Mix the coco powder into the oil. Add sweetener and nuts and stir well. Pour into pan and put into freezer until frozen.
Source: http://www.naturalhealthstrategies.com
By TheMDames from Proctor, TX
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