Peanut Butter Wafer Bar
Peanut Butter Wafer Bar is a popular, no-bake dessert or snack bar known for its delightful combination of crunchy and creamy textures. It typically features layers of crispy rice or oat wafers bound together by a sweet, rich peanut butter mixture, often with chocolate or butterscotch chips. While its exact origins are hard to pinpoint, it's a beloved homemade treat across North America, frequently appearing at potlucks, bake sales, and in home kitchens.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This bar is generally high in both fat and carbohydrates, providing a quick and dense source of energy. The primary nutrients come from peanut butter (protein, healthy fats, magnesium) and the wafer components (carbohydrates), with a typical homemade bar ranging from 250 to 350 calories per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 26 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Potassium | 110 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg |
Per 1 bar (45 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the classic 'no-bake' American dessert genre, prized for its simplicity and the fact that it requires no oven, making it a perfect activity for children or a quick fix for a sweet craving. Nutritionally, it's an interesting study in contrasts, offering plant-based protein and fiber from peanuts alongside the refined sugars and fats that make it a quintessential comfort food.
