Healthy Homemade Butterfingers Recipe
These Healthy Homemade Butterfingers are a deliciously crunchy and peanut buttery treat made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Coated in rich chocolate, they offer a satisfying snack or dessert alternative to traditional candy bars, with a natural sweetness from honey and a crisp cornflake texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 butterfinger logs 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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. Warm the mixture for 2-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until it is smooth and heated through.
- 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 as you mix so that every piece is evenly coated.
- Form Logs and Freeze: Shape the mixture into 12-14 logs. Place each log on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet. Freeze the logs for 1 hour to set them firmly.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together either in the microwave in short bursts or on the stovetop in a double boiler, taking care not to burn the chocolate.
- Dip Logs in Chocolate: Dip each frozen butterfinger log into the melted chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off. Return the coated logs onto the parchment-lined plate and place them back in the freezer for about 10 minutes, or until the chocolate sets.
- Storage: Store the finished butterfingers in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Freezing the logs before chocolate coating helps the chocolate set quickly and prevents melting.
- Crushing some cereal pieces during mixing improves the texture and coat coverage.
- Store finished bars in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for longer freshness.
- Adjust honey quantity for sweetness preference.
Keywords: Healthy Butterfingers, Homemade Candy Bars, Peanut Butter Snack, Chocolate Coated Treat, Gluten Free Dessert
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