Chex™ Peanut Butter Bars
- Ingredients:5
- Servings:64
- Calories per serving:270
Chex™ Peanut Butter Bars
- Ingredients:5
- Servings:64
- Calories per serving:270
A sweet, peanut buttery snack bar gets a big crunch from Corn Chex™ cereal.
Ingredient
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Corn Chex™ Bulkpak Cereal (13326) | 2 lb 1.00 oz | 1 bag |
| Light corn syrup | 2 lb 10.00 oz | 3 1/2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 1 lb | 2 cups |
| Butter, unsalted | 4 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Peanut butter, creamy | 2 lb 8.00 oz | 4 1/2 cups |
Instructions
- Step 1
Spray large mixing bowl with cooking spray; add cereal to the bowl.
Heat corn syrup, sugar and butter in large heavy-bottomed saucepan until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil.
Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter and mix until smooth.
Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal and mix well to coat; press mixture into greased full sheet pan. (Place a piece of parchment paper on top of mixture, and press with a rolling pin to assist.)
Cool at room temperature approx. 1 hour before portioning.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories270
- Total Fat11g
- Protein5g
- Total Carbohydrate37g
- Sugars17g
Servings: 64
Serving Size: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving Calories : 270
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 11g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 14% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 6% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 17g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 5g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1&½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat ½,
- Fat 1,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice2&½
