Healthier Butterfingers
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Healthier Butterfingers
Description
This recipe starts with crushing organic cornflakes and mixing them with heated peanut butter, maple syrup, and optional molasses to form a sticky base. The coated cornflakes are spooned into a silicone ice cube tray and frozen to set.
After firming in the freezer, each bite is dipped into melted chocolate mixed with coconut oil, which helps the chocolate coating harden smoothly after chilling. The final product has a crunchy interior with a glossy chocolate exterior, mimicking the texture and flavors of traditional Butterfinger candy bars but using more natural ingredients.
These bites work well as a snack or treat and can be stored frozen to maintain firmness. The use of maple syrup and optional molasses adds depth to the peanut butter sweetness while avoiding refined sugars.
In absence of a silicone tray, the mixture can be spread on parchment and cut into squares once frozen before dipping in chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups corn flakes organic
- 3/4 cup peanut butter drippy
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon molasses optional
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Crush cornflakes: Place cornflakes in a small lunch-size plastic bag and crush into small pieces.
- Heat peanut butter: Add peanut butter, maple syrup and molasses (if using) to a small saucepan over low-medium heat. Heat, while stirring until the mixture is combined. Don't overheat or you'll risk scorching the peanut butter.
- Once well combined, remove from heat and stir in crushed corn flakes.
- Spoon coated cornflakes into a silicone ice cube tray, filling each cavity about halfway.
- Place ice cube tray in the freezer for bites to harden for at least 2 hours.
- Melt chocolate: Once bites have hardened, place chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and melt in the microwave in 15 second increments, stirring between each. It shouldn't take longer than 1-2 minutes total for the chocolate to melt.
- Pop bites out of the tray and place on platter lined with parchment. Dip/coat each into the melted chocolate, one at a time. Use a spoon to coat until completely covered. Place chocolate covered candy back on the platter lined with parchment. Repeat until all pieces are coated.
- Freeze: Place bites back into the freezer to let the chocolate harden and enjoy!
- Storage: Bites keep best stored in the freezer in an airtight container. They should last 1-2 months. Enjoy straight from the freezer.
Notes
- If a silicone ice cube tray is unavailable, spread the cornflake mixture on parchment paper, freeze until firm, then cut into bite-sized squares before dipping in chocolate.
- Store the finished Butterfinger bites in the freezer to keep the chocolate coating firm and maintain crunchiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bite | |
| Calories | 122kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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