Healthy Homemade Butterfingers (Printable)

Crunchy peanut butter corn flake bars dipped in rich dark chocolate. A wholesome twist on the classic candy bar.

# What You Need:

→ Peanut Butter Layer

01 - 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
03 - 2 cups corn flakes, lightly crushed

→ Chocolate Coating

04 - 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao)
05 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil

# Steps:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring the paper extends up the sides for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter and maple syrup. Stir constantly until melted and well combined, about 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat and gently fold in the crushed corn flakes until every piece is evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
04 - Immediately transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press firmly and evenly into the corners. Freeze for 20 to 30 minutes until completely firm.
05 - While the base layer sets, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir gently until the chocolate is completely smooth and glossy.
06 - Remove the peanut butter layer from the freezer and cut into 12 even bars using a sharp knife.
07 - Using a fork or dipping tool, submerge each bar into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off. Place each coated bar onto a parchment-lined tray.
08 - Return the coated bars to the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or until the chocolate shell is fully hardened and set.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The crunch from crushed corn flakes is shockingly close to the real thing, and you will grin when you hear that first snap.
  • Only five main ingredients stand between you and a candy bar you can feel genuinely good about eating.
  • They store beautifully in the fridge, which means you can keep a stash ready for whenever the sweet tooth strikes hard.
02 -
  • Work quickly when folding the corn flakes into the warm peanut butter mixture because it starts to firm up fast and becomes harder to spread evenly.
  • Do not let the simmering water touch the bottom of your chocolate bowl or the chocolate may seize into a grainy, unusable mess.
03 -
  • Tap the fork gently on the side of the chocolate bowl after dipping each bar to get a thin, even coating that sets with a satisfying snap.
  • A sprinkle of flaky sea salt right before the chocolate sets transforms these from great to completely irresistible.

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