Healthy Homemade Butterfingers Recipe
Enjoy a homemade, healthier take on classic Butterfingers with this easy recipe combining peanut butter, honey, and crispy cornflakes, coated in rich chocolate. Perfect for a guilt-free sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 Butterfinger logs 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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. Stir continuously and heat for 2-4 minutes until the mixture 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, crushing the cereal slightly as you mix to ensure every flake is coated well.
- Form Logs: Shape the cereal and peanut butter mixture into 12-14 log-shaped pieces. Place each log onto a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour to set.
- Melt Chocolate Coating: Melt the chocolate chips together with the coconut oil gently in the microwave or on the stovetop, being careful not to burn the chocolate.
- Dip Logs in Chocolate: Remove the logs from the freezer and dip them into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off. Lay the coated logs back on the lined plate and return to the freezer until the chocolate is set, about 10 minutes.
- Storage: Store the finished Butterfingers in the refrigerator or freezer to keep them firm and fresh until serving.
Notes
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips if you want a vegan-friendly version.
- Adjust the amount of honey to control sweetness.
- For a crunchier texture, do not crush the cornflakes too much.
- Store the Butterfingers well-wrapped to prevent them from absorbing fridge or freezer odors.
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