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Healthy Homemade Butterfingers

Healthy Homemade Butterfingers: Guilt-Free Crunch for You

Healthy Homemade Butterfingers are a guilt-free treat combining crispy corn flakes with creamy peanut butter, sealed in rich chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Substitution: Almond butter for a different flavor; ensure it's natural and unsweetened.
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup or Honey Maple syrup is fully vegan; honey is not.
  • 3 cups Corn Flakes Substitution: Gluten-free oats if looking for a similar texture.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Use dairy-free chocolate chips to maintain dairy-free status.
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil if desired.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • loaf pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crush the corn flakes in a zip-top bag until small pieces remain.
  2. Combine peanut butter and maple syrup or honey in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Gently fold crushed corn flakes into the peanut butter mixture.
  4. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, pour in the mixture, and freeze for at least 1 hour to set.
  5. Once firm, lift the mixture out and cut it into 12 equal bars.
  6. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl.
  7. Dip each bar in the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off before placing on a plate.
  8. Freeze coated bars for 10 minutes until chocolate is set, then store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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