Peanuts: High Energy Snack To Fuel Activities

Summary: High-powered snacks, like USA-grown peanuts and peanut butter, can help give you the extra energy needed for your daily activities.

High-powered snacks, like USA-grown peanuts and peanut butter, can help give you the extra energy needed for your daily activities. Peanuts and peanut butter are terrific, great tasting snacking options because they are convenient, portable and contribute more than 30 essential nutrients and phytonutrients. Plus, their combination of fiber and protein satisfies for hours. In addition, scientific evidence suggests that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, including peanuts, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. Peanuts and peanut butter also combine well with apples, celery, bananas and other fresh produce for a quick snack or to entertain. Or they can be baked into wholesome desserts like Peanut-Chip Cookie Bars, with just a touch of chocolate for gooey sweetness. Peanut-Chip Cookie Bars Makes 12 servings 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour or peanut flour 1/2 cup old fashioned oats 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Pinch salt 1/4 cup white sugar 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup all-natural peanut butter 1 large egg 1 large egg white 1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350