Description

This healthy homemade butterfingers recipe features a delicious and satisfying treat made with just 5 simple ingredients. These gluten-free, dairy-free bars use natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup and replicate the classic candy bar crunch with corn flakes. Coated in dark chocolate and coconut oil, they offer a guilt-free, crunchy, chocolate-covered snack perfect for a quick dessert or treat, especially when stored in the freezer.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 cup peanut butter (natural, no added sugar)
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
2 cups gluten-free corn flakes
1 cup dark chocolate chips
2 teaspoons coconut oil (e.g., Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil)

Instructions

Crush the Corn Flakes: Place the corn flakes into a large zip-top bag, seal it tightly, and crush the cereal into small pieces using your hands or a rolling pin to create the crunchy base.
Mix Peanut Butter and Sweetener: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter with the honey or maple syrup, stirring well until smooth and evenly blended.
Combine and Press Mixture: Add the crushed corn flakes to the peanut butter mixture and mix thoroughly to ensure all flakes are coated. Transfer this mixture into a 9×4-inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper and press firmly to create an even layer.
Freeze to Set: Place the loaf pan in the freezer for at least 1 hour to allow the mixture to harden and set properly for easy slicing.
Cut into Bars: Remove the frozen mixture from the pan onto a cutting board and carefully slice it into 12 evenly sized bars.
Melt Chocolate Coating: In a small bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil, either in a microwave in short bursts or over a double boiler, whisking until smooth and fully combined.
Dip Bars in Chocolate: One by one, dip each bar into the melted chocolate to thoroughly coat all sides. Lift them out and place each coated bar on a parchment-lined plate to set.
Final Freeze: Transfer the chocolate-coated butterfinger bars back to the freezer for about 10 minutes or until the chocolate hardens completely.
Store and Enjoy: Enjoy the bars immediately or keep them stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months to maintain freshness and crunch.

Notes

Make it Vegan by swapping honey for maple syrup and using dairy-free chocolate chips.
For a low-carb version, use sugar-free chocolate and a low-carb cereal alternative.
To make nut-free, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
Store bars in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Use gluten-free corn flakes to keep the recipe gluten-free.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Freezing
Cuisine: American

Keywords: healthy butterfingers, gluten-free candy, dairy-free dessert, natural sweetener snack, homemade chocolate bars, peanut butter candy, healthier butterfingers