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Butterfingers

Crispy Homemade Butterfingers That Are Guilt-Free and Delicious

Enjoy guilt-free homemade Butterfingers that satisfy your sweet tooth with wholesome ingredients!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey or agave
  • 2 tablespoons molasses Regular or Blackstrap
  • 3.5 tablespoons sugar consider using unrefined
  • 1 cup peanut butter can substitute with almond or sunflower butter
  • 1.5 cups bran flakes or corn flakes any flake cereal works
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt add more if using unsalted peanut butter
Optional Topping
  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips melt for coating
  • coconut oil + cocoa powder for a healthier coating

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • spatula
  • 8x8 inch pan
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tablespoons molasses, and 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture starts to boil, about 1 minute.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of peanut butter and 1/8 teaspoon salt until well combined.
  3. Add 1 1/2 cups bran flakes or corn flakes and gently fold into the mixture.
  4. Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, transfer the mixture into the pan, and freeze for about 30 minutes.
  5. Once set, cut into bars and coat with melted chocolate chips or a mixture of coconut oil and cocoa powder if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep in an airtight container for optimal freshness. These bars can be stored in the fridge or freezer.

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