Description
These Healthy Homemade Butterfingers are a delightful twist on the classic candy bar, made with wholesome ingredients like peanut butter, corn flakes, and natural sweeteners. Coated in rich melted chocolate, these bars are crunchy, sweet, and perfect for a guilt-free treat or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 cups corn flakes
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Crush the Corn Flakes: Add the corn flakes to a large zip-top bag, seal it, and crush the cereal into small pieces using your hands or a rolling pin to ensure even texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter and maple syrup or honey until fully blended, creating a sticky and sweet base.
- Mix in Cereal: Add the crushed corn flakes to the peanut butter mixture and stir well until all the flakes are fully coated and combined into a cohesive mixture.
- Press Into Pan: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and transfer the mixture into it. Press down firmly to create an even, compact layer. Place the pan in the freezer for at least one hour to harden.
- Cut Into Bars: Remove the hardened mixture from the pan using the parchment paper as a lift. Place on a cutting board and slice into 12 evenly sized bars.
- Melt Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Coat Each Bar: Dip each bar completely into the melted chocolate using a fork or your hands, ensuring it’s fully coated. Place coated bars on a parchment-lined plate to set.
- Set the Chocolate: Transfer the coated bars to the freezer for about 10 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
- Store or Serve: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months for best freshness.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or oils for a healthier option.
- Maple syrup is a great vegan sweetener substitute for honey.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to prevent the bars from crumbling.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and ensure corn flakes are gluten-free.
- Store bars in the freezer to maintain firmness and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 40 grams)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Healthy Butterfingers, Homemade Candy Bars, No-bake Snack, Peanut Butter Bars, Gluten Free Snack, Easy Dessert
