Healthy Homemade Butterfingers Recipe
This Healthy Homemade Butterfingers recipe offers a delicious, nutritious twist on the classic candy bar using peanut butter, honey, and cornflakes. Coated in a smooth layer of melted chocolate, these bars provide a satisfying crunch and rich flavors without artificial ingredients or preservatives. Perfect for a homemade treat that’s quick to prepare and freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 + 3/4 cups cornflake cereal
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips (dairy free if needed)
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Heat peanut butter mixture: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Heat for 2-4 minutes, stirring frequently until the mixture is heated through and smooth.
- Combine with cereal: Transfer the peanut butter mixture to a large mixing bowl containing the cornflake cereal. Stir well, gently crushing some of the cereal as you mix to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
- Form logs: Shape the mixture into 12-14 small logs. Arrange them on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour to set.
- Melt chocolate coating: Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave or on the stovetop, taking care not to scorch the chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Coat and chill: Dip each frozen butterfinger log into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place coated bars back on the parchment-lined plate and freeze for about 10 minutes until the chocolate hardens. Store finished bars in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips if you require a dairy-free or vegan-friendly version.
- Crushing the cereal slightly helps the peanut butter mixture coat the flakes better for improved texture.
- These bars are best stored chilled to maintain firmness and freshness.
- Freezing the logs before dipping ensures the coating sets quickly and neatly.
Keywords: Healthy Butterfingers, Homemade Candy Bars, Peanut Butter Snack, Gluten Free Treat, No Bake, Chocolate Coated Snack
