Healthy Homemade Butterfingers Recipe

Introduction

These Healthy Homemade Butterfingers offer a deliciously crunchy peanut butter treat coated in smooth chocolate. Made with simple ingredients, they’re perfect for a guilt-free snack that satisfies your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 + 3/4 cup cornflake cereal
• 1 cup chocolate chips (dairy free, if needed)
• 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, heat the peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and salt for 2-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is smooth and heated through.
2. Step 2: Transfer the peanut butter mixture to a large mixing bowl and add the cornflake cereal. Stir well to combine, gently crushing the cereal as you mix to ensure all flakes are coated.
3. Step 3: Shape the mixture into 12-14 small logs. Place them on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour to firm up.
4. Step 4: Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together, either in the microwave in short bursts or on the stove over low heat, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
5. Step 5: Dip each frozen log into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Return the coated butterfingers to the lined plate and freeze for about 10 minutes until the chocolate sets.
6. Step 6: Store the butterfingers in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to enjoy.

Tips & Variations

• Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
• Substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
• Try mixing in chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
• Use dark chocolate chips if you prefer a less sweet coating.

Storage

Store the butterfingers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or in the freezer for up to one month. To serve from frozen, let them sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes. Reheating is not necessary.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of nut butter?

Yes, almond or cashew butter can be used as a substitute, though the flavor and texture may vary slightly.

How do I keep the butterfingers from becoming soggy?

Freezing them before dipping in chocolate helps maintain a firm texture, and storing them in the refrigerator or freezer keeps them crisp longer.

Healthy Homemade Butterfingers Recipe

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These Healthy Homemade Butterfingers are a deliciously crunchy and sweet treat made with peanut butter, honey, and cornflake cereal, coated in a smooth layer of chocolate. This recipe offers a healthier alternative to store-bought candy bars, using simple natural ingredients and no refined sugars. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings with a homemade touch.

• Author: Amy
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Yield: 12–14 butterfinger bars 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 + 3/4 cup cornflake cereal

Chocolate Coating

• 1 cup chocolate chips (dairy free, if needed)
• 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

1. Heat Peanut Butter Mixture: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir continuously and heat for 2-4 minutes until the mixture is smooth and heated through.
2. Mix with Cereal: Transfer the warm peanut butter mixture to a large mixing bowl containing the cornflake cereal. Stir thoroughly, gently crushing some of the cereal pieces to ensure all are well-coated with the peanut butter mixture.
3. Form Butterfinger Logs: Shape the mixture into 12-14 log-shaped bars. Place each log on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet. Freeze these logs for 1 hour to firm up.
4. Melt Chocolate Coating: While the logs freeze, melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave or on the stovetop over low heat, stirring carefully to avoid burning the chocolate.
5. Dip Logs in Chocolate: Remove the frozen logs from the freezer and individually dip each log into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place the coated logs back on the parchment-lined plate.
6. Set Chocolate: Return the coated logs to the freezer and allow the chocolate to set for about 10 minutes. Once set, store the homemade Butterfingers in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain freshness.

Notes

• Use dairy-free chocolate chips if you want to make this recipe vegan or dairy-free.
• Freezing the logs before dipping ensures they hold their shape and the chocolate coating sets quickly.
• Storage recommendation: keep these bars refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.
• Gently crushing the cereal helps improve the texture and allows better coating.
• Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey to your taste.

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