Heart-Healthy Coconut Jelly
Delight your taste buds guilt-free with this **Heart-Healthy Coconut Jelly**, a refreshing dessert that’s both delicious and nutritious! Made with light coconut milk and naturally sweetened with stevia or honey, this low-calorie treat is the perfect guilt-free indulgence for those prioritizing heart health. The use of **agar-agar powder** ensures a plant-based, vegan-friendly alternative to gelatin while adding a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Infused with a hint of vanilla, this easy-to-make jelly takes just 20 minutes of effort before setting to perfection in the fridge. For an extra touch of elegance, garnish with fresh mint leaves and mixed berries to complement its tropical flavor profile. Whether you're serving it as a light treat after dinner or a refreshing midday snack, this dairy-free coconut jelly is sure to please both your taste buds and your health goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 ml Coconut milk (light)
- 1 teaspoon Agar-agar powder
- 2 tablespoons Stevia or honey
- 200 ml Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 50 grams Mixed berries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine agar-agar powder and 200 ml of water.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously to ensure the agar-agar dissolves completely.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the light coconut milk and stevia or honey to the saucepan. Stir until well combined.
Continue to cook on low heat for about 5 minutes, then add the vanilla extract and stir thoroughly.
Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly for 2 minutes.
Pour the coconut mixture into individual jelly molds or a large shallow dish if preferred.
Refrigerate the jelly for at least 2 hours or until it is fully set and firm.
Once set, remove the jelly from the mold by gently pressing the edges or cutting it into squares if using a dish.
Serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh mint leaves and mixed berries for an added touch of flavor and color.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 71 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 290 mg | 6% | |
*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.
