Heart-Healthy Halo-Halo
Indulge in a guilt-free twist on a beloved Filipino dessert with our Heart-Healthy Halo-Halo! This recipe swaps refined sugar and dairy for nutrient-packed ingredients like oat milk, chia seeds, and coconut sugar, creating a creamy, naturally sweetened treat. Layers of wholesome garbanzo beans, roasted sweet potato, tropical fruits, and a vibrant purple yam (ube) paste come together over a refreshing base of crushed ice. Finished with a sprinkle of unsweetened coconut flakes and crunchy pistachios, this dessert is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a vegan, heart-friendly dessert that’s perfect for summer or anytime you crave a refreshing and colorful indulgence. Enjoy every layer in this reimagined classic while nourishing your body with essential fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Oat milk
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup Cooked garbanzo beans
- 1 cup Cooked sweet potato, cubed
- 1 large Banana, sliced
- 1 cup Mango, diced
- 2 tablespoons Purple yam (ube) powder
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Crushed ice
- 2 tablespoons Coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons Pistachios, chopped
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the chia seeds with the oat milk and let it sit for 10 minutes until it becomes a gel-like consistency.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the purple yam (ube) powder with 2 cups of water and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a smooth paste. This will take about 5 minutes.
Once the chia seed mixture is ready, distribute it evenly among 4 serving glasses as the first layer.
In each glass, layer 1/4 cup of cooked garbanzo beans, followed by a layer of cooked sweet potato cubes.
Add a layer of sliced bananas and then a layer of diced mango evenly in each glass.
Spoon 1/4 cup of the ube paste over the fruit layers.
Fill each glass with 1/2 cup of crushed ice.
Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of coconut sugar over the ice in each glass for sweetness.
Top with 1/2 tablespoon of unsweetened coconut flakes and chopped pistachios for a crunchy texture.
Serve immediately with a long spoon for mixing and enjoy a heart-healthy twist on the traditional Halo-Halo.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1263 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.8 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.0 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.7 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 91.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 712 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2735 mg | 58% | |
*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.
