PB Cornflake Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Ingredients for the Base
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80g crunchy cereal (cornflakes or any you like)
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170g creamy peanut butter
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60ml maple syrup
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2 tablespoons coconut oil (skip if peanut butter is already runny)
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Small pinch of salt
→ For the Chocolate Layer
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1 teaspoon coconut oil
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150g dark chocolate
# Instructions:
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Toss the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil (if needed), and salt into a saucepan. Heat them gently on a low flame while stirring until it's fully melted and smooth.
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Take the pan off the burner and carefully stir in the cereal. Coat it thoroughly with the mixture without crushing the flakes too much. Keep some crunch intact!
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Scoop the mix into small silicone moulds, or press it into a parchment-lined loaf tin for bar-shaped bites. Pack it down tightly so it stays together.
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Pop your filled moulds or tin into the freezer and leave them there for at least 2 hours, or until they're solid. Once set, take them out and release from the moulds or pull out the lined slab and slice into bars.
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Break the chocolate apart and add it to a bowl with the coconut oil. Either microwave it in 10-second bursts, stirring often, or use a double boiler over simmering water to melt.
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Dip each cereal piece into the chocolate so it's completely covered. Let the excess drip back into the bowl, then set the bite on parchment paper on a tray.
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Put the coated treats into the fridge and chill them for 30 minutes to an hour, or until the chocolate is firm and set.
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Keep them stored in the freezer in a container with a good seal. Pull them out 20 minutes ahead of eating to let them soften up a bit for the best flavor and texture.
# Notes:
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Keep these in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.
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Switch maple syrup with agave or honey, or try a sugar-free liquid sweetener if you'd like a lower-calorie treat.
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Want extra flair? Add a splash of vanilla extract or sprinkle flaky salt on the chocolate while it’s still wet.