I love peanuts. They taste deliciously and have a loong, smooth aftertaste. They are packed with energy and are supposedly good for your brain activity. However, they are not in the most handy form to carry around. Luckily, it is easy to compress them into more user friendly form. Not only that, peanut bars can have tailored taste and hence taste even better. Finally, they also have a more all-round function: satisfy your first need for sugar and ensure longer energy levels. Definitely a worthy upgrade, since peanuts lack the first sugar boost. With a peanut bar in your pocket you can safely substitute a meal and feed your brain. The last – and deciding thing – is that they are fairly easy to make.
Making peanut bars
As said, the process is simple. Just mix all the ingredients in a pot of suitable size. Use a strong spoon, since the mass is thick and not easily mixed. Once it is thoroughly mixed, fill it in moulds or just form bars with your hands. The mass will be sticky and should be easily formed. After a day or two in a cool, dry place, the bars will get firm and should not be sticky. Now they can be packed in plastic bags and used as desired.
Peanut bar recipes
There is no limit to the taste variety of your peanut bars. Just take the basic recipe and add your favorite ingredients. Some of my favorite examples are listed below. Do post your best creations!
Basic recipe
- 56 g oatmeal
- 82 g peanut butter
- 4 spoons maple syrup
- 21 g crushed peanuts
- 1 teaspoon honey
Peanut bar with seeds (my favorite)
- 56 g oatmeal
- 82 g peanut butter
- 4 spoons maple syrup
- 10 g sesame seeds
- 21 g crushed peanuts
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 spoon crushed almonds
Banana peanut bar
- 46 g oatmeal
- 82 g peanut butter
- 4 spoons maple syrup
- 21 g crushed peanuts
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 10 g grounded banana chips
Chocolate peanut bar
- 46 g oatmeal
- 82 g peanut butter
- 4 spoons maple syrup
- 21 g crushed peanuts
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 10 g grounded dark chocolate
