Do you ever have those days when you start your day with a great workout, leave it all on the gym floor, rock the diet all dang day, and then about 7:00 p.m., it hits you, you are craving…something. You don’t know what, just….something. You find yourself searching frantically through the fridge, the cupboards, looking for something to nosh on that won’t destroy all your hard work. It just so happens, I’ve got your guilt-free fix. You can whip it up in a small bowl in under 4 minutes. Even better it will add to your protein intake for the day. This recipe will make about 8 pieces of nougat, so you can have a couple, then put the remainder aside for later. The entire batch contains 110 grams of protein; you don’t want to over do it, but with the crunch of pistachios, the smooth consistency of nougat, the sweetness of honey, and the savory hit of kosher salt sprinkled on top, you won’t need much to satisfy your craving/sweet tooth. So let’s get to it. Here’s what you’re gonna need:
- 3 scoops Vanilla Whey Protein
- 1 scoop Plant Protein
- 1/8-1/4 C. Coconut Milk
- 1/3 C. Ground Coconut (very finely ground)
- 1/4 C. Pistachios (shelled)
- 1 tbsp Honey
- Tiny bit of 10x sugar
- Ground Ginger
- Kosher Salt to Garnish
Mix protein powders and coconut in small bowl, slowly pour in coconut milk, stirring until a firm dough forms, add honey, mix well, add in pistachios, reserving a few to decorate top of nougat, mix again. Sprinkle a tiny amount of 10x sugar, mixed with ground ginger, onto a silpat mat, form into a bar, about 3″x 12″, sprinkle top of bar, with reserved pistachios, ground ginger and a small smattering of 10x sugar. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Observe your masterpiece. Smile. Slice into 8 pieces. Enjoy!
This recipe can, of course, be made with different dried fruits, tree nuts, and spices, like any nougat candy. I have made it with dried cherries and walnuts, dried cranberries and almonds, and even chocolate and they have all turned out fantastic. Feel free to play with this recipe, and let us know what new confections you have come up with. Hello, healthy Charleston Chew! Anyone? Let us know in the comments, or with pics on FB or instagram: #canigetaramen.
