Low Fat Binignit
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of *Low Fat Binignit*, a lighter twist on the classic Filipino dessert. This guilt-free version uses light coconut milk for a creamy base that’s lower in fat, yet still rich and satisfying. Packed with vibrant ingredients like sweet potatoes, taro, purple yam, saba bananas, and tender slices of jackfruit, this dish is a celebration of textures and natural sweetness. It also features chewy tapioca pearls and glutinous rice balls for that signature "bilo-bilo" bite. Sweetened with just the right touch of brown sugar and a pinch of salt, this delightful dessert is perfect for those looking for a healthier take on traditional Binignit. Ready in about an hour and serving up to six, this nutritious and hearty Filipino treat is best enjoyed warm as a dessert or midday snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups light coconut milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sweet potato, diced
- 1 cup taro, diced
- 2 pieces ripe saba bananas, sliced
- 1 cup purple yam (ube), diced
- 1 cup jackfruit, sliced thinly
- 0.5 cup tapioca pearls
- 0.5 cup glutinous rice flour
- 0.75 cup water for glutinous rice balls
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the light coconut milk and water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Add the diced sweet potatoes, taro, and purple yam to the pot and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
In the meantime, prepare the glutinous rice balls (bilo-bilo) by mixing the glutinous rice flour with 3/4 cup water to form a dough. Pinch off small pieces and roll them into marble-sized balls. Set aside.
Rinse the tapioca pearls under cold running water, then add them to the simmering pot.
Carefully add the glutinous rice balls and sliced ripe saba bananas to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
Add the sliced jackfruit, brown sugar, and salt, stirring gently to incorporate all ingredients.
Allow the Binignit to simmer gently until the tapioca pearls and glutinous rice balls are fully cooked and the root vegetables are tender, approximately another 10-15 minutes.
Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
Once everything is cooked through, remove from heat and let it cool slightly. The Binignit will thicken as it cools.
Serve warm in bowls. Enjoy your low-fat Binignit as a comforting dessert or snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.6 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1513 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 485.5 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.2 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 162.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.0 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 402 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 5657 mg | 120% | |
*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.
