Easy and FUN Healthy Homemade Nougat Candy Recipe (3 Musketeerz) (2024)

Feb 28, 2017

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Welcome, my fellow candy lovers! What’s your vice? Is thataSnickersorMilky Waysbar? Peanut Butter Cups? Peppermint Patties? Maybeyou’re the Take 5type. Orperhapsyou’re a fan of the simple things — like chocolate-covered nougat. If you’re the type who can plow through bags of Halloween candy like a six-year-old on a serious sugar high, then let’s be friends, because I’m the same exact way— my vice is good old Hershey’s. We all know that candy is bad for us (where do I start? The high-fructose corn syrup, the trans fats, the artificial flavors…), so I made itHEALTHY. And HOMEMADE. I introduce to you, Healthy Homemade Nougat Candy Bars (aka, 3 Musketeerz)!

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HOW. GOOD. DOES. THIS. LOOK.

A ton of people have emailed me over the years to make a healthy version of nougat, so I did it! No need for the nasty ingredients either, so toss out that corn syrup and get rid of that white sugar. This natural goodness is super sweet, chocolatey, and best of all, 100% DELICIOUS.

Although, I must warn you… nougat is a veeeery time-intensive recipe. It literally takes 3 days to make, but it’s so so SO worth it.

The nougat is very delicate and soft (and kind of a pain in the ass to slice), but once it’s chilled and coated in chocolate, you’ll forget you why you were ever annoyed in the first place. The filling is softer than the fluffiestmarshmallows in all the land. The bar as a whole ismore fresh and flavorful than anything that comes prepackaged in a wrapper that sat on a shelf collecting dust for 6 months.

Your teeth will sink into theseHealthy Homemade Nougat Candy Bars like you’re biting into a fluffy cloud. They’re so dang good, you’d never know they’re all lower in calories, fat, and sugar than the storebought kinds. Plus, they’re all natural too (no food dyes, artificial flavorings, ortrans fats here)!

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AMEN BROTHAS AND SISTAS! For candy bars have been made healthy, totally guilt free, and 100% from scratch.

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Healthy Homemade Nougat Candy Bars (aka 3 Musketeerz)

Your teeth will sink into theseHealthy Homemade Nougat Candy Bars like you're biting into a fluffy cloud. They're so dang good, you'd never know they're all lower in calories, fat, and sugar than the storebought kinds. Plus, they're all natural too!

Ingredients

  • 192g (1 cup) Granulated Erythritol
  • 252g (¾ cup) Agave Nectar
  • ½ cup Water
  • tsp Salt
  • 2 Large Egg Whites (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Paste
  • 6 oz Milk Chocolate
  • 6 oz Dark Chocolate
  • 56g (¼ cup) Coconut Oil

Instructions

  • Spray two 8" brownie pans with cooking spray and line parchment paper both ways.

  • In a medium-sized saucepan (I used a2-quart pan), stir together the erythritol, agave, water, and salt, until evenly mixed. Place over medium-high heat and add a candy thermometer to the pot. Cook without stirring until it reaches 220 degrees Fahrenheit. While this is on the stove, put the egg whites in stand mixer bowl with whisk attachment. When the stovetop mixture reaches 260 degrees, start beating the egg whites on medium/high until stiff peaks form. When the temperature reaches 280 degrees, remove the pan from the heat.

  • Increase the mixer speed to high and VERY SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY drizzle the hot syrup into the whipping egg whites in a thin and steady stream. Beat until very thick and glossy (~8 minutes). In the last minute, add the vanilla paste.

  • Scoop the mixture into both brownie pans, trying to make them as even as possible. Spread the mixture out using an offset spatula. Place a sheet of parchment paper on top of each pan of nought. Press down with your hands to make sure it's flat and even. Let the nougat sit at room temperature overnight.

  • The next day, with a very sharp knife, slice each pan's worth of nougat into 6 long strips. This nougat is fragile and sticky, so don't be too rough when slicing, and clean the knife off after every slice. Refrigerate the nougatuncoveredovernight.

  • The next day, melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a large, shallow dish. Coat the nougat, one slice at a time, in the melted chocolate. Use 2 forks to transfer, dip, flip over, and remove the nougat from the chocolate.

  • Chill until the chocolate hardens, then serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Homemade Nougat Candy Bars (aka 3 Musketeerz)

Amount Per Serving (1 bar)

Calories 140Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 2.5g16%

Cholesterol 3mg1%

Sodium 25mg1%

Carbohydrates 15g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 2g4%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Candy

Keyword: DIY

Only 140 calories for a delicious candy bar? Yes, puh-lease.

Compared to storebought 3 Musketeers bars, my recipe has:

  • 100 less calories
  • 2.5g less saturated fat
  • 27g less carbs
  • 24g less sugar (that’s 2 TABLEspoons!)

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So soft, so sweet, so chocolatey. It’s heavenly. Heavenly and guilt-free!

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With love and good eats,

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–Jess

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FAQs

What is the nougat in 3 Musketeers made of? ›

The nougat chocolate center is made by whipping egg whites until they are light and frothy. Sugar syrup is then added, stabilizing the foam and creating mousse. Other flavoring ingredients are then added to the mousse to create specific flavors.

Is nougat candy healthy? ›

Nougat candy is sweet, so it isn't generally considered a healthy food. Artisan nougat, however, is made with fine ingredients that are better for you than cheaper sweeteners and flavourings.

What is nougat candy made of? ›

Nougat is a confection made with sugar or honey that's cooked and then whipped with egg whites to aerate it. It often contains almonds or other nuts, candied fruits and chocolate, although it can be left plain. Nougat can be soft and tender like marshmallow but is more often dense and very chewy.

What makes nougat hard? ›

This stops the syrup temperature increasing � the temperature of the syrup determines the texture of the nougat. When the syrup is cooked to 140°C, a chewy nougat results; if the syrup is cooked to 150°C, a harder nougat results.

Are 3 Musketeers good for you? ›

3 Musketeers Fun-Size Bar

Their fluffy texture (read: air) makes these bars feel substantial. No caramel is a plus. Contain: 3 fun-size bars (serving): 190 calories, 6 grams fat, 4 grams saturated fat, 30 grams sugar. The most-bang-for-your-calories choice: Space these bars out throughout your day.

What are the three types of nougat? ›

There are three main types of nougat: white, brown, and viennese. White nougat, the most common variety, is likely what you're familiar with.

What is the most unhealthiest candy? ›

"Nerds Candy leads the ranking this Halloween with a notable 93g of sugar per 100g." the report said, "With over 135,000 pounds of Nerds produced every single day, a recommended serving size of 15g is advised due to its substantial sugar content, representing 27% of the daily recommended added-sugar intake."

What is the most healthiest candy in the world? ›

The Latest Most Healthy Candy Explained
  • Dark chocolate (70-85% cocoa) contains 11 grams of fiber per 100 grams. ...
  • 100 grams of Dark Chocolate provides 67% of the RDA for iron. ...
  • Kinder Chocolate has less sugar than many other popular chocolate bars (18.5g per 100g). ...
  • One Jolly Rancher candy contains about 23 calories.
Mar 26, 2024

What is the unhealthiest candy bar? ›

Here are the top five candy bars to avoid:
  • 3 Musketeers.
  • Milky Way.
  • Baby Ruth.
  • Chocolatey PayDay. They're like a normal PayDay bar wrapped in chocolate.
  • Mr. Goodbar.
Oct 8, 2020

Is 3 Musketeers candy nougat? ›

FLUFFY, CHOCOLATEY, NOUGAT FOREVER

3 MUSKETEERS is more than just fluffy, creamy nougat wrapped in a chocolatey hug. It's a snackable, share-able, lovable treat.

What are some fun facts about nougat? ›

Origin and History of Nougat

The word "nougat" comes from the Latin nux, meaning "nut." The first recorded recipe for nougat dates back to the 13th century, but the confection was likely invented earlier. It became popular in the 16th century when it was often used as a filling for cakes and pastries.

How long can you keep homemade nougat? ›

To turn out and portion, use a spatula to loosen the edges of the nougat away from the tin, then invert the tin on to a clean board and use a sharp serated, hot knife to portion into bars or squares. The nougat will keep, stored in an airtight container, for up to a month.

What is golden nougat? ›

Golden Boronia almond crunchy nougat is made with the natural goodness of honey, almond and golden corn with absolutely no artificial colouring. The result is a delightfully tasty nougat with a tantalising aroma that is locked in until the very last minute.

What is nougat good for? ›

Nougat provides instant energy. It is also loaded with some vitamins and other nutrients, thanks to the nuts present in it. Since it is sugary, it should never be had in excess.

Is nougat just marshmallow? ›

Nougat, traditionally, is made from egg whites and a sweetener (originally honey, though sugar is common these days). It tends to be dense and chewy, and frequently contains nuts and possibly dried fruit. Marshmallow uses gelatin for its substance rather than egg whites.

What kind of nougat is in Milky Way? ›

It's a chocolate malt-based nougat. It's made with egg whites (like a meringue), sugar, corn syrup, malted milk powder, and chocolate.

What is the nougat in a Milky Way bar? ›

If you've ever had a Snickers, Three Musketeers or a Milky Way bar, you've eaten nougat. It can be creamy, chewy, fluffy, and you'll find it in candy bars. But what is it? Nougat has just two ingredients: egg whites and a sweetener, and that's usually sugar or honey.

Is nougat a gelatin? ›

The nougat that appears in many candy bars in the United States and United Kingdom differs from traditional recipes and consists of sucrose and corn syrup aerated with a whipping agent (such as egg white, hydrolyzed soya protein or gelatine); it may also include vegetable fats and milk powder.

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