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Peanut Butter Cornflake Bars Recipe

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Peanut Butter Cornflake Bars combine crunchy cornflakes with creamy natural peanut butter and sweet honey, all topped with a luscious homemade chocolate layer. This recipe offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, making it a perfect healthy snack or a satisfying treat to enjoy with afternoon tea.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 6 cups cornflakes, crushed
  • 1 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, measured solid
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt (optional, if peanut butter isn’t salted)

Chocolate Topping

  • 1.5 cups chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, measured solid

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cornflakes: Place the crushed cornflakes into a large mixing bowl, ensuring they are evenly broken down but still retaining some crunch.
  2. Heat Peanut Butter Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the natural peanut butter, honey, and solid coconut oil. Stir continuously and warm the mixture thoroughly for about 3 minutes until everything is melted and well-blended. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Combine Mixtures: Pour the warmed peanut butter mixture over the crushed cornflakes. Stir well until the cornflakes are evenly coated with the mixture.
  4. Form the Base: Transfer the coated cornflake mixture into a greased 8×8 inch baking dish. Press down gently to form an even layer.
  5. Melt Chocolate Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and solid coconut oil. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
  6. Apply Chocolate Layer: Pour the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the cornflake base. Spread with a spatula to cover the surface completely.
  7. Set the Bars: Place the dish in the freezer for at least 1 hour or refrigerate for 4 hours until the bars are firm and chocolate topping is set.
  8. Serve and Store: Once set, cut into 12 bars. Store leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain freshness and texture.

Notes

  • If your peanut butter is salted, you can omit the additional salt in the recipe.
  • For a smoother texture, ensure peanut butter and coconut oil are well warmed and fully melted before mixing.
  • You can substitute chocolate chips with your preferred dark or milk chocolate for different flavor profiles.
  • Keep the bars refrigerated or frozen to prevent melting and maintain crunch.
  • These bars are a great make-ahead snack and can be stored up to one week in the refrigerator or up to one month in the freezer.

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