(Family Features) Adding better-for-you recipes to your family’s menu can be as simple as incorporating protein with ingredients that enhance flavor and nutrition.
For example, this Peanut Butter Crunch is powered by peanuts, a nutrient-rich superfood that delivers 19 vitamins and minerals plus 7 grams of protein per serving. It’s a simple, sweet way to enjoy an at-home dessert without ditching health goals.
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Peanut Butter Crunch
Yield: 2 dozen squares
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
1 jar (12 ounces) crunchy peanut butter
6 cups crisp rice cereal
coconut flakes, for topping (optional)
chocolate chips, for topping (optional)
melted chocolate, for topping (optional)
sprinkles, for topping (optional)
In a 2-quart microwave-safe container, stir syrup and sugar.
Microwave 1 1/2-2 minutes on high, or until sugar is dissolved.
Stir in peanut butter until well blended.
Mix in cereal.
Pour into an 8-by-12-inch buttered pan.
When cooled, cut into squares and top with coconut flakes, chocolate chips, melted chocolate, or sprinkles, if desired.
