Chocolate Peanut Butter Cornflake Bites Recipe
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.
- 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
Scale
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
- 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.
- Mix in Cornflakes: Remove from heat and fold in the cornflakes carefully until each flake is well coated with the peanut butter mixture.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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