🥄 Ingredients
For the Turtle Candy:
- 1 cup raw pecan halves
- 1/2 cup soft caramels (about 15 pieces), unwrapped
- 1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
For the Protein Boost:
- 1 scoop (about 25g) vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder
- 1 tbsp almond flour (helps with caramel texture, optional)
👩‍🍳 How to Make High Protein Turtle Candy
- Toast the Pecans:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread pecan halves on a baking sheet and toast for 5–7 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
- Melt the Caramel:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add unwrapped caramels and almond milk.
- Microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Once melted, stir in the protein powder and almond flour (if using) until fully combined. The mixture should be thick but spoonable.
- Assemble the Turtle Base:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange 4 pecan halves in a star pattern for each candy.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of caramel mixture onto the center of each pecan cluster.
- Melt the Chocolate:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Top with Chocolate:
- Spoon about 1/2 tablespoon of melted chocolate over each caramel-pecan cluster.
- Use the back of a spoon to gently spread the chocolate over the caramel.
- Chill:
- Place the tray in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
- Serve or Store:
- Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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- Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
