Comments on: Vegan Versions: Slow Miracle Millet “Butterfinger” Bars

By: Maria Theresa Maggi

Maria Theresa Maggi — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 15:18:35 +0000

Thank you, Lee! There’s just about nothin’ that makes me happier than when I happen to post a recipe one of my readers with food sensitivities can actually eat!! Yay! And thanks for pinning it to your “Low Fat Vegan Desserts” board. I find them quite delicious myself, and hope you will too. xo

By: Lee at Veggie Quest

Lee at Veggie Quest — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 12:56:04 +0000

Yum! Maria, these sound great, and work for most of my food sensitivities. (I can only have peanuts occasionally, but I will be saving up for this one.) I’m a huge Butterfinger fan, so I’m super, duper excited about these. Just pinned to my “Low Fat Vegan Desserts” board!

By: Maria Theresa Maggi

Maria Theresa Maggi — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 03:34:42 +0000

Thanks Danielle! You made me laugh about wanting to see a bunny rabbit in a purse on a bus! 🙂 And it’s absolutely fine to put in a squirt of agave or maple syrup in these. The cooked millet in my version is quite sticky and a different texture than the large amount of peanuts in the Vegan 8 recipe, so if you try that one, don’t be like me, follow Brandi’s instructions and use the agave. 🙂

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 01:41:14 +0000

This looks great! I love treats that are sweet, yet not too sweet. I might be tempted to put in a squirt of agave or maple syrup 🙂

There are a lot of moments for reflection around birthdays. I hope that whenever you can celebrate Mike’s birthday, it will be a joyful and memorable time.

p.s. I would like to see a bunny rabbit in a purse on a bus too!

By: Gena

Gena — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 20:29:19 +0000

First of all, congratulations on Mike’s birthday. It’s wonderful that you have been able to watch him blossom into such a strong, capable, generous, and passionate person.

Second, I love this recipe! I adore mulberries for snacking, but it hasn’t occurred to me to use them in a dessert. Totally inspired, and millet is a great addition as well.

By: Maria Theresa Maggi

Maria Theresa Maggi — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 22:14:48 +0000

Thanks Brandi! 🙂

By: The Vegan 8

The Vegan 8 — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 21:12:46 +0000

Hi Maria! Thanks so much for trying my recipe! Yeah, you definitely need the agave and peanuts to make it all hold. It all comes together and really sticky and they hold well, even for a bit at room temp. I’ve given them as gifts 🙂 Regardless, I’m glad you tried your own different millet and carob version and enjoyed it! Thanks for linking to me! I appreciate it!

By: Maria Theresa Maggi

Maria Theresa Maggi — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 18:16:56 +0000

Thanks Veronica! Mike seems to be taking 30 pretty well so far. 🙂 He’s feeling better too. I have to confess that when I was a little girl butterfingers were my favorite candy bar. I think I’ve been cooking virtually fat free for so long now that my skills are now entrenched in that mode–which I think is on overall good thing–for me, anyway! Thanks for the kind words. I enjoy being a food magician, especially when it works, but it also can be pretty funny when it doesn’t. 🙂

By: Veronica

Veronica — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:23:48 +0000

Happy birthday to Mike!! Hopefully he takes 30 better than I did… 😉 And I hope he gets over his fever quickly!
It’s awesome that you were able to experiment with the recipe and come up with something just perfect for you. I think that’s the true sign of an excellent food master. 🙂 I’ve never been a huge fan of Butterfingers, but this version does look quite tasty!