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Indulge in plant-based candy without the guilt!
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Indulge in plant-based candy without the guilt! Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
These Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are the best twist on a classic treat! They are just like the originals, FULL of peanut butter! Any peanut lovers out there will love this recipe – gooey and crunchy and soft all in one treat. The Best Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats My whole family loves Rice…
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These Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are the best twist on a classic treat! They are just like the originals, FULL of peanut butter! Any peanut lovers out there will love this recipe – gooey and crunchy and soft all in one treat.
The Best Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
My whole family loves Rice Krispie Treats and my husband loves peanut butter, so I decided to combine the two. Cereal treats have the best texture and the addition of peanut butter makes them have the best flavor.
These snacks are so easy to make and they use simple ingredients. Kids love them, but you’re never too old to make a perfect rice crispy treats. We love them thick and soft and chewy – these are the perfect cereal treats!
Ingredients Needed
- Rice Krispie Treats: You can find this cereal at just about any grocery store. Any brand crispy rice cereal works.
- Peanut Butter: These have only been tested with shelf stable peanut butter, like Skippy or Jif. I don’t recommend natural peanut butter.
- Marshmallows: Mini marshmallows melt easiest, but large are fine too.
Variations
- Feel free to substitute shelf stable cashew butter, almond butter, or any nut butter you like.
- You can make these with gluten-free cereal.
- Use cocoa pebbles to make chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie treats!
- Stir a cup or two of chocolate chips into the cereal marshmallow mixture.
How to make Rice Krispie Treats
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium low heat. Add the peanut butter and stir until combined. Add the marshmallows and stir until melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Add cereal and stir to coat with the marshmallow mixture.
- Immediately pour into baking dish and press firmly to compact into an even layer.
Expert Tips
- Make sure your marshmallows are fresh! Stale marshmallows will effect how the entire recipe tastes. It is also important to make sure your cereal is fresh too!
- To press the mixture more easily, spray wax paper with nonstick cooking spray so you can press without it sticking to your hands.
- Store properly to make sure they stay fresh.
- You can also melt everything in a microwave-safe bowl instead of doing it on the stove.
Storage
Store in an airtight container for several days. You can also freeze Rice Krispie treats between sheets of wax paper.
FAQs
Can you use natural peanut butter?
This recipe hasn’t been tested with natural peanut butter (the need to stir kind) but it should work – I just haven’t tested it.
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
The BEST Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats recipe ever – with tons of peanut butter – these are gooey and crunchy and an easy no bake bar.
Servings 24 servings
Calories 474kcal
Cost $10
Ingredients
- 9 cups (237g) Rice Krispies Cereal
- 15 ounces (433g) marshmallows
- 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (200g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon (15ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch pan with foil or parchment and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Measure out cereal and place in a large bowl.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium low heat. Add the peanut butter and stir until combined.
- Add the marshmallows and stir until melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Add cereal and stir to coat with the marshmallow mixture. Immediately pour into prepared pan.
- Press firmly to compact. Tip: spray wax paper with nonstick cooking spray so you can press without it sticking to your hands.
- Let set until firm then slice into bars.
Notes
- You can use any size marshmallows, just make sure you’re only using 15 ounces.
- These stay extra gooey but will get stale if not stored properly.
- Only use FRESH marshmallows and not-stale cereal for best results.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To freeze, let cool completely then cut into bars and wrap each individual bar in wax paper and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 514mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 6025IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 27mg
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Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
Make no-churn Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream stuffed with Reese’s! With simple steps and ingredients, you’ll enjoy a cool and creamy treat that’s ready in no time!
Make no-churn Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream stuffed with Reese's! With simple steps and ingredients, you'll enjoy a cool and creamy treat that's ready in no time!
Weekly Meal Plan June 17, 2024
Dinnertime just got a whole lot easier! With this premade meal plan take the stress out of meal time. Save time and money while being inspired to try new recipes!
Dinnertime just got a whole lot easier! With this premade meal plan take the stress out of meal time. Save time and money while being inspired to try new recipes!
Granola Bars
Homemade Granola Bars are wholesome and healthy! Loaded with oats, dates, peanut butter, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
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When I’m looking for a snack, I want it to be wholesome. These Homemade Granola Bars are delicious and free of all the junk and preservatives you can’t pronounce on most boxes of affordable store-bought granola bars. Instead, I loaded mine with quick rolled oats, Medjool dates, peanut butter, walnuts, and chocolate chips. They still taste amazing and are much healthier with whole food ingredients.
I’m not ashamed to say that I’m a bit crunchy… the kind of “crunchy” who left the city for the county, lives on a farm, grows their own vegetables, and makes their own Granola Bars. Guilty as charged! I love a hearty, chewy granola bar with a variety of textures, and this recipe is all of that and more! Marsha and I break these out of the freezer at the Budget Bytes studio on a regular basis; they make one heck of a snack.
Bonus: Because there’s no heat involved, these homemade granola bars are also fun to make with kids! They can mold the dough into fun shapes and help you in the kitchen!
Are Granola Bars Healthy?
That depends on a lot of factors. In general, granola bars are a good source of fiber (and sometimes protein, too!). However, many times, they also contain as much sugar and calories as candy bars. As a general rule, if I check the ingredient label on something and I can’t recognize or pronounce the majority of the ingredients, I usually put it back.
My homemade bars are made with Medjool dates and honey as the primary sweeteners, which are both lower on the glycemic index, making these bars more nutrient-dense and healthier than ones made with straight up sugar or corn syrup. The peanut butter and walnuts add a good bit of protein, and the oats up the fiber content. Overall, these homemade granola bars are much healthier than store-bought, but taste even better!
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make granola bars:
- Medjool Dates: Sweeten the bars and help bind them together.
- Chunky Peanut Butter: Adds creaminess and crunch, and also helps bind everything together.
- Walnuts: Add extra crunch and protein.
- Cinnamon: Adds a touch of warmth to the bars that enhances their overall flavor.
- Sea Salt: Enhances the flavors of these bars.
- Quick Rolled Oats: These are cut into smaller pieces than traditional rolled oats, making for a more cohesive bar.
- Honey: Adds a little extra sweetness and helps the bars harden.
- Chocolate Chips: Add a pop of rich chocolate flavor!
Is it cheaper to make your own granola bars?
Sometimes! I like to buy peanut butter and oats in bulk whenever they’re on sale since they keep well for a long time unopened. This really helps me cut down on costs. Some value-sized packs of store-bought granola bars are cheaper than my homemade recipe, but I can guarantee the ingredients aren’t nearly as wholesome. At just $0.72 per bar, these healthy homemade granola bars are good for your wallet and better for your body!
What Else Can I Add?
These bars are a great base for all kinds of mix-ins. Try:
- White chocolate chips
- Dried or freeze-dried fruits
- Nuts or seeds
- Mini marshmallows
- Crushed pretzels
Do you have a peanut allergy? Try swapping peanut butter and peanuts for almond butter. If you’re allergic to all tree nuts, try tahini and pumpkin seeds instead!
Granola Bars
Homemade Granola Bars are wholesome and healthy! Loaded with oats, dates, peanut butter, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
Servings 10 (1 bar each)
Calories 222kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted $2.99
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter $0.29
- 1/4 cup walnuts $0.87
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon $0.05
- 1/4 tsp sea salt $0.01
- 1 1/2 cups quick rolled oats $2.23
- 1/4 cup honey $0.78
- 2 Tbsp dark chocolate chips $0.20
Instructions
- Gather ingredients. In a food processor, process dates (make sure all of them are pitted!) until they form a big ball of “dough”
- In a mixing bowl, combine Medjool date "dough", chunky peanut butter, walnuts, ground cinnamon, sea salt, cups quick rolled oats, honey, and dark chocolate chips and mix together by hand (it’s going to be sticky!)
- Spread granola bar batter into a lined baking dish and freeze for 1-2 hours until firm but not completely solid.
- Remove from freezer. Cut bars into the size and shape you want. These will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one month!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 122mg | Fiber: 3g
how to make Granola Bars – step by step photos
Gather ingredients. In a food processor, process 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (make sure all of them are pitted!) until they form a big ball of “dough”
In a mixing bowl, combine combine Medjool date “dough”, 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter, 1/4 cup walnuts, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1 1/2 cups quick rolled oats, 1/4 cup honey, and 2 Tbsp dark chocolate chips and mix together by hand (it’s going to be sticky!)
Spread the granola bar batter into a lined baking dish and freeze for 1-2 hours until firm but not completely solid.
Remove from freezer. Cut bars into the size and shape you want. These will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one month!
You’ll never buy store-bought granola bars again!
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No Bake Monster Cookie Bars
I LOVE Monster Cookies. They are are one of my all-time favorite cookies! They have all of my favorite things: peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and M&M’s. They are such a fun cookie. I have turned my favorite cookie into Monster Cookie B…
I LOVE Monster Cookies. They are are one of my all-time favorite cookies! They have all of my favorite things: peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and M&M’s. They are such a fun cookie. I have turned my favorite cookie into Monster Cookie Bars, Monster Cookie Energy Balls, Chocolate Monster Cookies, and these easy No Bake… Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars
Peanut butter, banana, and chocolate…basically the BEST combo EVER! Do you agree? If you answered yes, you HAVE to make these Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars. I love these bars because they are: The bars are similar to baked oatmeal, but they h…
Peanut butter, banana, and chocolate…basically the BEST combo EVER! Do you agree? If you answered yes, you HAVE to make these Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars. I love these bars because they are: The bars are similar to baked oatmeal, but they hold their shape and can be cut into squares. They are soft, chewy,… Frozen Yogurt Bites
Looking for healthy snacks? These frozen yogurt bites are a healthy treat and a sure hit with kids of all…
Looking for healthy snacks? These frozen yogurt bites are a healthy treat and a sure hit with kids of all ages—and adults too! They’re simple to whip up and take only 1 hour to freeze: the perfect frosty sweet!
Why we love this recipe
Ready for the best snack to keep you cool all summer long? Frozen yogurt bites. It’s a simple idea for healthy snacks for kids—and adults! Because Alex and I are huge fans of these. Of course, the kids go crazy over these froyo snacks. And yes, I mean crazy.
Of course, we’re happy to indulge them with frozen yogurt bites because they’re made with organic yogurt and have no refined sugar. How could we say no? Keep reading for how to make them!
Tips for making frozen yogurt bites
These peanut butter frozen yogurt bites one of our top summer treats! They double as both healthy snacks for kids and healthy desserts for kids! Here are a few tips for making this simple snack:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. This way, the yogurt won’t freeze to the baking sheet.
- Use a pastry bag for piping. The pastry bag makes it easy to make a swirl shape. If you don’t have one, you can use a spoon and flatten a dollop of yogurt into a bite shape.
- Freeze for 1 hour. That’s all it takes! Then peel off the yogurt bites and transfer them to freezer bag.
Flavor variations
This frozen yogurt bites recipe uses peanut butter to make a delicious flavor! But you can make lots of other flavors. Here are some ideas:
- Strawberry: Use strawberry yogurt or swirl in strawberry jam to taste
- Blueberry: Swirl in blueberry jam or homemade blueberry sauce
- Peanut butter banana: Blend the peanut butter yogurt with a banana before freezing!
More healthy snacks
Here are some other healthy snack ideas that we love:
- Yogurt Bark
- Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip
- Apple Nachos
- Peanut Butter Energy Balls
- Easy Fruit Dip
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Dietary notes
This peanut butter frozen yogurt bites recipe is vegetarian, gluten free, refined sugar free, and naturally sweet.
Frequently asked questions
What are frozen yogurt bites?
Frozen yogurt bites are a healthy and refreshing snack made by freezing yogurt in small portions, often with added fruits, granola, or other toppings.
What kind of yogurt should I use for frozen yogurt bites?
You can use any type of yogurt you prefer, such as Greek yogurt, regular yogurt, or dairy-free yogurt. Choose a flavor and sweetness level that suits your taste.
What are some ideas for toppings for frozen yogurt bites?
You can get creative with toppings! Some popular options include fresh or frozen fruit (like berries, mango, or banana), granola, chopped nuts, seeds, shredded coconut, or even a drizzle of honey or chocolate.
How long do frozen yogurt bites last in the freezer?
Frozen yogurt bites can typically last for up to 2-3 weeks in the freezer when stored in an airtight container.
Frozen Yogurt Bites
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Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes -
Cook Time: 0 minutes
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Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Yield: About 24
Print RecipeDescription
Looking for healthy snacks? These frozen yogurt bites are a healthy treat and a sure hit with kids of all ages—even adults!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup organic Stonyfield plain whole milk Greek yogurt or from plain YoBaby containers
- ¼ cup creamy unsweetened peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix all ingredients together.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Load the mixture into a pastry bag (or place it in a plastic ziplock bag, then cut off the tip). Pipe small circles of the yogurt mixture onto the parchment paper. Lazy mama tip: you also can use a spoon to place the yogurt onto the parchment paper in thin circle shapes!
- Freeze for 1 hour, then peel off the yogurt bites and transfer them to freezer bag.
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: Frozen
Cuisine: American
Fresh Kimchi Spring Rolls
These creamy, tangy, and spicy kimchi spring rolls are the ultimate cold appetizer for any party or potluck!
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When I opened my former restaurant, AVO, in Nashville, I knew this Kimchi Spring Roll appetizer would make it onto the menu. Not only did it make it onto the menu (and it’s still on the menu with a new chef at the helm and under new ownership!) but it was our best-selling item. The flavor balancing act is perfectly executed in the kimchi filling, so if you follow this recipe to a T, you will be the star at the next book club or potluck you attend, I promise!
What Are FRESH KIMCHI SPRING Rolls?
This recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, whether you’re typically a fan of kimchi or not. Who doesn’t love a fresh spring roll?! The spicy, tangy, creamy filling in a soft wrapping is a great bite to share when you have company over and the filling alone makes a great healthy topping on salad in place of the same old tuna salad. The flavors and textures balance so perfectly in this one.
My original recipe uses raw cashews instead of peanuts, but subbing the peanuts totally worked; they are a great budget-friendly substitute. The sauce packs a flavor punch as well but lets the kimchi filling really shine. I hope you love this recipe as much as I do. This one’s near and dear to my little veggie-loving heart!
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make these fresh kimchi spring rolls:
- Dipping Sauce: A sweet, savory, and tangy combination of soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, green onion, garlic, and fresh ginger.
- Kimchi: This gut-friendly, probiotic-packed superfood is tangy, spicy, and a little bit sour. Opt for a mild kimchi if you’re not a fan of spice.
- Peanuts: Roasted unsalted peanuts work perfectly in place of my original cashews to create a thick and creamy filling.
- Peanut Butter: Enhances the peanut flavor and helps create a creamy filling.
- Maple Syrup: Adds a touch of sweetness to balance out the spiciness and richness of the filling.
- Sesame Oil: Toasted sesame oil adds a hint of nuttiness to the filling.
- Veggies: Bell peppers, carrots, and cucumber make up the fresh and crunchy veggie filling of these spring rolls.
- Lettuce: Green leaf lettuce helps create a barrier between the saucy filling and the spring roll wrappers.
- Spring Roll Wrappers: Also called “rice paper wrappers,” these light and translucent wrappers are dry and firm until you soak them. Then, they become pliable and will stay chewy and soft.
What’s the Difference Between A SPRING ROLL, A SUMMER ROLL, and An Egg Roll?
While all these tasty bites are wrapped and rolled, spring rolls may be fresh, baked, or deep fried, where summer rolls are always served cold. An egg roll is a variation on a spring roll that is made with dough that has been enriched with eggs, typically fried. Technically, these fresh kimchi spring rolls could also called a summer roll. They are so refreshing!
Summer Roll Tips
- You don’t need to use all of the spring roll wrappers… just keep rolling until all filling ingredients are gone!
- Don’t overfill your spring rolls. Trying to pack in too much filling will surely make a mess!
- Try to make a bed with the veggies and lettuce for the kimchi filling to lay on top of so your rice paper can firm up.
- They are less likely to tear if the finished spring rolls touch if you sprinkle some sesame seeds on the sides. The rice paper remains sticky for a few minutes after rolling.
- The spring rolls don’t keep particularly well for more than a day, but any extra kimchi filling and veggies will take any salad to the next level!
Fresh Kimchi Spring Rolls
These creamy, tangy, and fresh kimchi spring rolls are the ultimate chilled appetizer for any party or potluck!
Servings 8 (1 spring roll each)
Calories 377kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Dipping Sauce:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce $0.26
- 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar $1.44
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil $0.32
- 1 Tbsp sriracha $0.25
- 1 minced green onion $0.10
- 1 minced garlic clove $0.05
- 1 inch ginger, peeled and grated $0.15
Summer Roll Veggies + Kimchi Filling:
- 1 cup kimchi $2.99
- 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts $1.24
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter $0.12
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup $0.31
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil $0.64
- 2 bell peppers, julienned $2.96
- 2 carrots, julienned $0.18
- 1 cucumber, seeded and julienned $0.82
- 1 head green leaf lettuce, cut into 2-inch pieces $1.97
To assemble:
- 1 package spring roll rice paper wrappers $1.46
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sriracha, grated ginger, and garlic in a mixing bowl. Whisk together and stream sesame oil in very slowly while whisking to emulsify. Stir in green onions and set dipping sauce aside.
- Add kimchi, peanuts, peanut butter, maple, and toasted sesame oil to a food processor.
- Pulse until a thick, chunky, well-combined paste forms. Texture is a good thing, so don’t process it to the point of being smooth. Set aside in the fridge.
- Julienne bell peppers, carrots, cucumber, and cut green leaf lettuce into 2 inch pieces.
- Fill a shallow cookie sheet with warm water next to a clean cutting board or other suitable, clean work surface.
- Dip the edible spring roll wrapper in the shallow warm water until soft and pliable, but not overly mushy.
- Transfer to your clean work surface and carefully fill the spring roll wrapper with lettuce on the bottom, a 1-2 Tablespoon scoop of kimchi filling in the middle, a few julienned veggies and another piece of lettuce on top.**
- Gently wrap each spring roll, tucking in the sides to keep all of the filling from falling out.
- Sprinkle each spring roll with sesame seeds (optional, but they add a nice texture and help keep the finished rolls from sticking together and tearing.)
- Repeat steps 5-8 until all of your filling is used up.
- Serve fresh kimchi spring rolls cut in half with dipping sauce. Enjoy!
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Notes
*If you are vegan, make sure to check that the kimchi you are buying does not list fish as an ingredient. If you are not vegan, no worries!
**Don’t let the kimchi filling touch the spring roll paper. It won’t firm up and is more likely to tear or stay mushy. You want the spring roll/rice paper wrapper to firm up as the finished spring rolls sit out for a bit.
Nutrition
Serving: 1summer roll | Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Sodium: 1008mg | Fiber: 4g
how to make FRESH Kimchi SPRING Rolls – step by step photos
Combine the 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp sriracha, 1 inch of peeled and grated ginger, and 1 minced clove of garlic in a mixing bowl. Whisk together and stream 1 Tbsp sesame oil in very slowly while whisking to emulsify. Stir in 1 minced green onion and set dipping sauce aside.
Add 1 cup kimchi, 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, 2 Tbsp peanut butter, 1 Tbsp maple, and 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil to a food processor.
Pulse until a thick, chunky, well-combined paste forms. Texture is a good thing, so don’t process it to the point of being smooth. Set aside in the fridge.
Julienne 2 bell peppers, 2 carrots, 1 cucumber, and cut 1 head of green leaf lettuce into 2-inch pieces.
Fill a shallow cookie sheet with warm water next to a clean cutting board or other suitable, clean work surface. Dip the edible spring roll wrapper in the shallow warm water until soft and pliable, but not overly mushy.
Then, fill the spring roll wrapper with lettuce on the bottom, a 1-2 Tablespoon scoop of kimchi filling in the middle, a few julienned veggies and another piece of lettuce on top.*
Gently wrap each spring roll, tucking in the sides to keep all of the filling from falling out.
Sprinkle each spring roll with sesame seeds (optional, but they add a nice texture and help keep the summer rolls from sticking together and tearing.) Repeat steps 5-8 until all of your filling is used up. Serve spring rolls cut in half with dipping sauce. Enjoy!
These fresh kimchi spring rolls were a smash hit at AVO for a reason, and I’m confident this budget-friendly version will be a hit for you at home as well!
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Butterfinger Fudge
This no-bake recipe for easy Butterfinger Fudge combines rich chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and crunchy Butterfinger candy bars for an irresistible combination!
This no-bake recipe for easy Butterfinger Fudge combines rich chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and crunchy Butterfinger candy bars for an irresistible combination!