Healthy Homemade Butterfingers
A crunchy, peanut buttery treat coated in rich dark chocolate—these homemade Butterfingers are a healthier version of the classic candy bar, made with simple, wholesome ingredients!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes (+ chilling time)
- Yield: 10 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
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Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture:
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt peanut butter and honey, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract, crushed cornflakes, and salt until well combined.
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Shape & Freeze:
- Shape the mixture into small rectangular bars and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Freeze for 20-30 minutes until firm.
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Melt the Chocolate:
- Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil in a microwave or over a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
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Coat the Bars:
- Dip each frozen bar into the melted chocolate, coating evenly.
- Place back on the parchment-lined tray.
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Decorate & Set:
- Drizzle extra chocolate on top for decoration.
- Let set in the fridge for 10 minutes.
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Enjoy!
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use crushed rice cereal instead of cornflakes for a lighter texture.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or sea salt flakes for extra flavor.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months!
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