Chocolate Peanut Butter Cornflake Bites Recipe

Introduction

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cornflake Bites are deliciously crunchy, no-bake treats made with just five main ingredients. This easy recipe combines smooth peanut butter, rich dark chocolate, and crisp cornflakes for a perfect snack or dessert that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 170g smooth peanut butter
• 2 tbsp coconut oil (omit if using runny peanut butter)
• 60ml maple syrup
• 80g cornflakes or crunchy cereal of choice
• Pinch of salt
• 150g dark chocolate (for coating)
• 1 tsp coconut oil (for coating)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a saucepan, combine the peanut butter, coconut oil (if using), maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Heat gently until everything has softened and blended together smoothly.
2. Step 2: Remove from heat and fold in the cornflakes until they are well coated with the peanut butter mixture.
3. Step 3: Divide the mixture into your preferred moulds or press it evenly into a loaf tin lined with baking paper.
4. Step 4: Freeze for 2 hours or until fully set. Once set, remove carefully from moulds or tin. If using a loaf tin, slice into bars.
5. Step 5: Break the dark chocolate into a heat-proof bowl and add the coconut oil. Melt gently in the microwave in short bursts or use a double boiler, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
6. Step 6: Dip each cornflake bite or bar into the melted chocolate and place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
7. Step 7: Refrigerate until the chocolate coating has hardened.

Tips & Variations

• If your peanut butter is runny, skip the coconut oil to avoid a greasy texture.
• Try swapping maple syrup for honey, agave, or a sugar-free liquid sweetener for different flavors or lower sugar options.
• Use any crunchy cereal in place of cornflakes to customize texture and taste.
• Press the mixture into a loaf tin for easy chocolate peanut butter bars instead of bites.

Storage

Store the finished bites or bars in an airtight container in the freezer. Before serving, let them sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes for the best texture. They can be kept frozen for up to 2 weeks.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of smooth?

Yes, but the texture will be slightly different with crunchy bits. Smooth peanut butter helps the mixture hold together better.

Is it necessary to freeze the bites before coating in chocolate?

Freezing helps the bites set firmly and makes dipping in chocolate easier without them falling apart. It’s recommended for best results.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cornflake Bites Recipe

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These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cornflake Bites are delightful no-bake treats combining creamy peanut butter, crunchy cornflakes, and rich dark chocolate. Perfect for a quick and easy dessert, these bites offer a delicious mix of textures and flavors, with the flexibility to use different moulds or shape as bars. They’re gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth with a healthier twist.

• Author: lina
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
• Yield: 12 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

• 170g smooth peanut butter
• 2 tbsp coconut oil (omit if using runny peanut butter)
• 60ml maple syrup
• 80g cornflakes or crunchy cereal of choice
• Pinch of salt

For the Coating

• 150g dark chocolate
• 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

1. Combine Ingredients: Add the peanut butter, coconut oil (if using), maple syrup, and a pinch of salt to a saucepan. Heat gently on a low flame until all ingredients soften and combine into a smooth mixture.
2. Mix in Cornflakes: Remove from heat and fold in the cornflakes carefully until each flake is well coated with the peanut butter mixture.
3. Shape the Bites: Divide the mixture evenly into your chosen moulds, such as small round molds, or press the mixture into a loaf tin lined with baking paper if making bars.
4. Freeze to Set: Place the moulds or loaf tin in the freezer for about 2 hours or until firmly set. Once solid, remove from the molds or tin. If using a loaf tin, slice into bars.
5. Melt Chocolate Coating: Break the dark chocolate into a heatproof bowl, add 1 tsp of coconut oil, and melt gently using a microwave in 10-second intervals or over a double boiler, stirring often to avoid burning.
6. Dip and Chill: Dip each cornflake bite or bar into the melted chocolate, then arrange on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Transfer to the fridge until the chocolate coating sets.
7. Store and Serve: Store the chocolate-coated bites in an airtight container in the freezer. Remove 20 minutes before serving to soften slightly.

Notes

• If your peanut butter is runny, omit the coconut oil to avoid excess oiliness.
• You can substitute maple syrup with other liquid sweeteners such as honey or agave. For a lower calorie option, use a sugar-free liquid sweetener.
• Feel free to use any crunchy cornflakes or cereal to suit your taste preference.

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