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Homemade Butterfingers

Delicious Homemade Butterfingers You Can Make in Minutes

These Homemade Butterfingers offer a healthier take on a classic treat, satisfying your sweet tooth without guilt.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Can substitute with almond or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup or Honey Substitute with agave syrup for a vegan option.
  • 3 cups Corn Flakes Use gluten-free corn flakes to stay true to the gluten-free theme.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate for a healthier option or dairy-free chips for a strict vegan version.
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil Optional; substitute with any neutral oil for coating.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • parchment-lined loaf pan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • spatula
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Corn Flakes: Place the corn flakes in a large zip-top bag and crush them into small pieces using a rolling pin or your hands.
  2. Mix Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and maple syrup or honey, stirring until smooth.
  3. Combine Mixture: Add the crushed corn flakes to the peanut butter mixture, folding until evenly coated.
  4. Set in Freezer: Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined loaf pan and press down firmly. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
  5. Cut Bars: Remove the mixture from the freezer, lift it out using parchment paper, and cut into 12 equal bars.
  6. Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil, melting in 20-second intervals until smooth.
  7. Coat Bars: Dip each bar into melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage, then allow excess chocolate to drip off.
  8. Final Freeze: Return the coated bars to the freezer for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months for optimal freshness.

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