Healthier Butterfingers {Gluten-free, Dairy-free}
Did you love Butterfingers as a kid? Me too! Now you can have the best of both worlds with this healthier version. Forgo the inflammatory ingredients and make your own with this easy recipe.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Chill Time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Small saucepan
mixing bowl
Baking tin
For the filling
- 1¾ cup cornflake cereal I suggest The Real Cereal Co. brand
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter or nut/seed butter of choice
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
For the chocolate coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Place the cornflake cereal in a small to medium plastic bag. Use your hands to crush into smaller pieces. Transfer the crushed cornflake cereal to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt and heat over low-medium heat. Cook until creamy and heated through (about 3 to 5 minutes), stirring occasionally. Be careful not to burn.
Pour the peanut butter mixture into the mixing bowl with the cornflakes and stir until well combined and a dough is formed. Place into the bottom of a parchment paper lined baking tin of desired size (I suggest a bread pan) and freeze for at least 2 hours.
When ready to add the coating, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwavable safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, then stir until creamy and chocolate chips are melted. Cut chilled filling dough into desired size and shape (either small rectangles or squares) and dip in the chocolate mixture. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or plate, and transfer to the refrigerator to set, at least 30 minutes.
Keyword Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Nut-Free Option, Soy-free, Tree Nut-Free Option, Vegan