5 Pistachio Recipes Beyond Dubai Chocolate

Pistachios are having a moment, and we are so here for it!

Dubai chocolate has gone viral and there are recipes for it online, left, right and centre. Nevertheless, with all the health benefits these nuts carry, there is much more to pistachios than Dubai chocolate.

If you want to broaden your horizon and try something else pistachio infused, then here are 5 recipes to get your creative juices flowing at home.

1. Pistachio overnight oats

If you’re looking to try out a new breakfast idea, these pistachio overnight oats might just hit the spot.

By including pistachios in this filling morning meal, it’s a great way to get in some extra protein to help you kick start your day, the right way!

@sohonutrition PISTACHIO OVERNIGHT OATS 😍 This is such a delicious, high protein breakfast! You have to try this and save for later☝🏼 •457 kcals •24g PRO, 45g CHO, 18g FAT Serves 1: -40g of oats -15g of chia seeds -120g of 0% non fat Greek yoghurt -1 tsp of maple syrup -1 tsp of matcha powder, sieved -100ml of unsweetened almond milk -2-3 strawberries, chopped -15g of pistachio spread, melted -10g of pistachios, crushed Method: 1. Add oats, chia seeds, yoghurt, maple syrup, matcha powder and almond milk to a bowl/container. Mix well with a fork. 2. Add the strawberries and stir through. Flatten down the mixture on top with a spoon and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to let it set. 3. Melt pistachio spread in the microwave. 4. Remove the oats from the fridge and pour over the pistachio spread. Spread evenly on the top and add the crushed pistachios to the edges of the bowl. 5. Store in the fridge again overnight or for a few hours before eating. Enjoy! #overnightoats #pistachio #breakfastideas #highprotein #easyrecipes #oats #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage ♬ Anxiety – Doechii

2. Pistachio cream chocolate chip cookies

There’s nothing better than finding a new cookie recipe to try out.

These pistachio, chocolate chip and brown butter cookies are guaranteed keep you very busy in the kitchen all summer.

@spencooks Pistachio cream stuffed chocolate chip cookies! Who needs Dubai chocolate when you can make these instead. I’m not the best baker, but I can make a good chocolate chip cookie – probably because they’re my favourite sweet treat (tied with tiramisu, basque cheesecake, and pecan pie). Recipe from @Erin | Fresh Bean Bakery 🍪💚 #pistachiocream #chocolatechipcookie #cookierecipe #dubaichocolate #easybaking ♬ Love Letter – Cavendish Music

3. Pistachio pasta

Pistachios have recently been used in baking, and although we love a sweet treat, what about a savoury dish?

This pistachio pasta with cream might just change your mind and become a staple in your meal rotation!

@chefdaniellesepsy In need of an easy dinner idea? This pistachio pasta is an easy yet delicious Italian dinner dish that is short to please your partner or your family! Bring the flavors of Italy home with this one. If you make it please stitch or comment below as I would love to see your creations! ##pisatchio##pistachiopasta##dinnerideas##easydinneridea##quickdinner ♬ On an Evening in Roma – Dean Martin

4. Pistachio iced latte

Looking for a new drink to fixate on this summer? Why not add pistachio cream to your iced latte.

This refreshing, creamy iced drink is easy to make from scratch and will save you money on those spenny coffees in cafes.

@itsmemarinaa Iced Pistachio Latte 🤎 #icedcoffee #recipe #pistachio #coffee ♬ Please Please Please – Sabrina Carpenter

5. Pistachio and ricotta cake

If you’re celebrating a pistachio lover’s birthday this summer, then we have some cake inspiration for you.

This pistachio infused, ricotta and zesty lemon cake is the perfect bake to show off your culinary skills and surprise a friend or family member!

@lilypcrumbs Welcome back to my favorite series- Best thing I made all month !! Here we have a deliciously easy pistachio ricotta citrus cake situation! I believe we call these snacking cakes! This is a super easy pistachio cake recipe that comes together in just 45 minutes. #pistachiocake #pistachiodessert #ricotta ♬ original sound – 80s throwback hits

Words by Nikita Hall