Low Fat Beijinho
Indulge guilt-free with this Low Fat Beijinho recipe, a lighter twist on the classic Brazilian coconut treat! Featuring fat-free sweetened condensed milk, light coconut milk, and desiccated coconut, these bite-sized delights pack all the tropical flavor you love with a fraction of the calories. Perfectly sweet and chewy, each Beijinho is rolled in unsweetened shredded coconut for an irresistible finish and adorned with a decorative clove for an authentic touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, these no-bake wonders are ideal for parties, desserts, or as a delightful snack. Enjoy a healthier take on Brazilian cuisine without compromising on taste—it’s coconut bliss in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 cup light coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.75 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 0.5 teaspoon coconut extract
- 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 15 pieces whole cloves
- 1 as needed for greasing butter or cooking spray
Instructions
Lightly grease a large plate with butter or cooking spray and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the fat-free sweetened condensed milk, light coconut milk, and cornstarch.
Whisk the mixture over medium heat until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and there are no lumps. Continue stirring to prevent sticking and burning.
Once smooth, add the unsweetened desiccated coconut and coconut extract to the saucepan, stirring continuously.
Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and starts pulling away from the sides of the pan. This should take about 10 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool to a temperature that is comfortable to handle.
Lightly grease your hands with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking, then scoop about 1 tablespoon of the cooled coconut mixture and roll it into a ball.
Roll the ball in unsweetened shredded coconut until well-coated and place it on the greased plate.
Repeat the rolling process with the remaining mixture until all of it is used up.
Optionally, top each Beijinho with a whole clove for decoration.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow them to firm up.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
961 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.7 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.8 g | 354% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 104 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 652 mg | 14% | |
*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.
