December 31, 2013

Homemade Healthy Butterfingers

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So New Years is coming up and along with it are lots of resolutions.  So I decided to post a healthy recipe to help us all out.

Oh my gosh, there are absolutely incredible.  Like, I literally made three pans of this in three weeks and I ate all three pans.


I think I negated all the healthiness with all that peanut butter!  I cannot get enough of the combo of peanut butter and chocolate.  I had six Reeses peanut butter cups for breakfast the morning after Christmas.

You think I'm kidding.


Anyways, these are incredible.  I didn't expect much from these, but these are so good.  Who would have thought bran flakes with peanut butter and molasses and chocolate would make a very realistic copycat???  Granted, it may not taste exactly like the real thing, but it is pretty darn close.  So don't eat this and then take a bite of a real Butterfinger because it will taste a little different.  The molasses is key. It's not a dominant flavor, but it helps create the Butterfinger flavor.


This recipe is from Chocolate Covered Katie and the first time I followed the recipe as followed, using corn flakes instead of bran flakes.  The second time, I used bran flakes.  The third time, I subbed a scant 3/4 cup dates for the 1/2 cup honey and used bran flakes and honestly, there really wasn't a noticeable difference. 

The peanut butter flavor is the strongest and the bran flakes add that crunch.  They are mixed with the peanut butter and soften into a chewy and dense texture.  I was wary that freezing them wouldn't have the authentic flavor, but lo and behold, it works!  I hope you try these, they are easy, done in five minutes, and are delicious and healthy.


Homemade Healthy Butterfingers
Recipe Source: The Sweet {Tooth} Life.  Adapted slightly from Chocolate Covered Katie
Yield: 8-10 bars

2 cup bran flakes (you can also use corn flakes)
scant 3/4 cup pitted dates
1 tablespoon molasses
1 cup peanut butter
2/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Soak dates in water for 15-30 minutes.  Drain and blend in a food processor until smooth.  Add peanut butter and molasses and blend again.  Heat in a small pot for a couple minutes or until smooth and slightly runny.  Lightly crush bran flakes and add to peanut butter mixture.  Press into a lightly greased 9x9 pan and freeze.  Cut into 8-10 bars.  Melt chocolate chips.  Dip bars in melted chocolate and freeze again.  Enjoy!
 
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22 comments:

  1. YUM!!!!! For a minute I didn't read the whole title, and I just sat here drooling. Then I read your post and I realized that not only do they look INCREDIBLE but they're healthy to boot! beautiful pictures! Great job!

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    1. Thank you so much Chloe! I'm glad the photos did their job ;)

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  2. Hehe, same as Chloe, I was staring at those pictures thinking how decadent they looked. Then I saw they were made with dates (!!! GENIUS) and bran flakes and dark chocolate and was totally impressed! You have such a knack for knowing how to substitute things! I really, really want to try this recipe. Beautiful photos + a smart idea + great execution = FANTABULOUS POST! Keep them coming!

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    1. Haha, you always make me feel so smart! Thanks Hannah!

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  3. Aw how gorgeous look these??? Can I came over pleeeease? :) What an amazing post Mary Frances, I love it!!
    I wish you and your family a wonderful New Year's Eve and only the best wishes for 2014!
    xox Amy

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    1. Haha, if only we were neighbors! Thanks, and same to you, Amy!

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  4. You just made me so happy girl! I'm really into dark chocolate lately so this is perfect! Can't wait to enjoy these! Happy New Year, lots of good luck and cheer to you and your family!

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    1. Thanks Pamela! Dark chocolate makes everything good.

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  5. These look amazing!! Thanks for sharing!! I can't believe that they are healthy!! YUM! Also, I hope that you have a very happy and healthy New Year!!

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    1. Thanks Cailee! I thought of you while making them :)

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  6. These are just so beautiful and calling my name!! And the perfect way to start the year. Hope you had a great New Year's eve. Happy New Year!!! (PS: would you mind sending me an email please so I can get your email address? Had a question for you!)

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  7. Healthy butterfingers????? These sound too good to be true. Oh girl, I want to eat the whole pan... they look so delicious! Pinning right now! ;--)
    Happy New Year girl! I can't wait to see which wonderful things you'll be cooking this year! xx

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    1. Yeah, I succeeded in "eating the whole pan" thing :) Thanks Consuelo!

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  8. Happy New Year, Mary Frances!!!!!!! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday. It's been such a pleasure discovering your blog this year and I look forward to what 2014 has in store for you.

    Thank you for sharing such wonderful recipes and all your thoughts with us...I really feel at home when I come here :)

    These butterfingers look AMAZING!! :D I must give these a try :3

    *BIG HUGS*
    Tammy<3

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    1. Thank you Tammy! I have so enjoyed getting to read your comments. Big hugs back!

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  9. Glad we're on the same page with the healthified candy :) You know I love chocolate + peanut butter + dates so this recipe is a total win! Pinning! Happy New Year beautiful!

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    1. Thanks for pinning! Want to swap? Your candies had my drooling on my keyboard! :)

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  10. These sound great! I would not have thought to use bran flakes in a recipe like this - how cool!

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    1. Thanks for taking the time to comment! I know, I was pretty surprised. Bran flakes are now a staple!

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  11. These look are so decadent and irresistible looking Mary Frances! I would of never guessed how healthy they are! I think I would like them better than the real things.

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    1. I'm so glad they look good! Since the ingredient list is so different, I needed my photos to be good :) Thanks Reeni, I really appreciate it!

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