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Healthy homemade butterfinger bars. Gluten-free, low-fodmap
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Easy Homemade Butterfinger Bars

A healthier version of a Butterfinger candy bar. Gluten and dairy-free and vegan options. Perfect for snacks, dessert, holidays, and parties.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy-free, Easy homemade butterfinger bars, egg-free, gluten-free, healthier desserts, Healthy Butterfinger Bars, Low FODMAP, vegan
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 233kcal
Author: Mary Krick

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1 Tbsp regular molasses ~ safe amount for Low FODMAP
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter or substitute with SunButter
  • 1 1/2 cups corn flakes ~ gluten-free if needed, lightly crushed after measuring.
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ~ allergy- friendly if needed

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper
  • In a small saucepan combine pure maple syrup or honey with molasses and granulated sugar.
  • Stir and bring to a boil on medium heat. Boil while stirring the whole time for 1 minute.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and stir in peanut butter and salt. Stir to combine.
  • The mixture will form a paste like consistency. Stir in cereal and mix well.
  • Press into an 8X8-inch pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Freeze.
  • Melt chocolate in the microwave at 50 percent for 2 minutes.
  • Spread evenly over the frozen bars.
  • Freeze.
  • Cut into squares
  • Store in the freezer or the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg