Description
This Healthy homemade butterfingers recipe delivers on all fronts! First, it captures that irresistible crispy, flaky center perfectly. You’ll love the simple ingredients, many of which are probably already in your pantry. Moreover, this healthy butterfingers recipe is naturally gluten-free and easily made vegan.
Ingredients
- Creamy Peanut Butter 1 cup
- Honey or Maple Syrup 1/2 cup
- Powdered Sugar (optional, for coating) 1/4 cup
- Cornflakes 3 cups
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 1 cup
- Coconut Oil (optional, for melting chocolate) 1 tsp
Instructions
1. 1. First, line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
2. 2. Next, combine peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) in a microwave-safe bowl.
3. 3. Microwave for 30-60 seconds, until warm and stirrable. Mix well until smooth.
4. 4. Then, gently fold in the cornflakes until thoroughly coated.
5. 5. Press this mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish.
6. 6. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
7. 7. Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil (if using) in a separate bowl. You can use a microwave or double boiler.
8. 8. Once the peanut butter mixture is firm, cut it into bars.
9. 9. Finally, dip each bar into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off, and place on parchment paper.
10. 10. Chill until the chocolate sets. Enjoy your amazing healthy homemade butterfingers!
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Sweet Treat
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy butterfingers, homemade butterfingers, peanut butter, chocolate, crispy, gluten-free, vegan option, no-bake, kid-friendly, guilt-free snack