Description
This Healthy Homemade Butterfingers recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic candy bar, using natural ingredients like peanut butter, honey, and cornflake cereal. Coated in melted chocolate, these homemade treats are perfect for satisfying sweet cravings with a healthier approach.
Ingredients
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Butterfinger Base
- 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
- Heat peanut butter mixture: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Heat for 2-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is heated through and smooth.
- Mix with cereal: Transfer the peanut butter mixture to a large mixing bowl containing the cornflake cereal. Stir thoroughly to combine, gently crushing some of the cereal to ensure all pieces are coated evenly.
- Form logs and freeze: Shape the mixture into 12 to 14 logs. Place them on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour to firm up.
- Melt chocolate coating: Once the logs are frozen, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave or on the stove, taking care not to burn the chocolate.
- Dip logs in chocolate: Dip each frozen butterfinger log into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off. Return the dipped logs onto the parchment-lined plate and place them back in the freezer for about 10 minutes until the chocolate coating sets.
- Storage: Store the finished butterfingers in the refrigerator or freezer to keep them firm and fresh until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips if you need a vegan or dairy-free option.
- To make the mixture easier to work with, crush the cereal slightly while mixing to ensure better coating.
- Store butterfingers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a crunchier texture, do not over-crush the cornflakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 butterfinger (approximate)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
