Heart-Healthy Binignit
Experience the comforting and wholesome flavors of **Heart-Healthy Binignit**, a delightful twist on the classic Filipino dessert. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like sweet potatoes, taro, purple yam, and saba bananas, this guilt-free version is simmered in a creamy blend of low-fat coconut milk and fresh coconut water. Fragrant pandan leaves infuse a subtle aroma, while a mix of brown sugar and stevia adds just the right amount of natural sweetness. Enhanced with chewy tapioca pearls for added texture, this lightened-up binignit is perfect for those looking for a nourishing treat that doesn’t compromise on taste. Whether served warm or chilled, it’s a heart-smart way to enjoy a traditional favorite. Perfect for healthy dessert lovers, this recipe is vegan-friendly and brimming with fiber and wholesome goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup taro root
- 2 medium banana (Saba or plantain)
- 1 cup purple yam
- 1 whole young coconut (meat and water)
- 2 cups low-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup cooked tapioca pearls
- 2 pieces pandan leaves
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon stevia
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, taro root, and purple yam into small cubes. Set aside.
Peel the bananas and slice them into thick rounds.
In a large pot, combine the coconut water with half of the coconut meat, sliced pandan leaves, and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, add the diced sweet potatoes, taro, purple yam, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 15 minutes until slightly tender.
Add the sliced bananas and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
Stir in the low-fat coconut milk and the remaining coconut meat, adjusting the consistency with more coconut water if desired.
Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the mixture.
Sweeten the binignit using brown sugar and stevia, taste, and adjust as necessary, maintaining heart-healthiness by not over-sweetening.
Simmer the mixture for an additional 10 minutes, stirring gently to avoid sticking, until all ingredients are tender.
Remove the pandan leaves before serving.
Let it cool slightly before serving to enhance the flavors, and enjoy your heart-healthy binignit warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3088 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.2 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.2 g | 436% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 978 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 531.7 g | 193% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 67.4 g | 241% | |
| Total Sugars | 155.8 g | ||
| Protein | 40.0 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 552 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 8224 mg | 175% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
