Low Fat Hopia
Indulge in the delightful flavors of **Low Fat Hopia**, a lighter twist on the traditional Filipino pastry that combines a soft, flaky dough with a subtly sweet mung bean filling. This recipe swaps out oil or lard for **applesauce**, making it a guilt-free treat without sacrificing texture or flavor. The mung bean filling, sweetened with just a touch of sugar and enhanced with vanilla, is lovingly wrapped in a homemade dough that's easy to knead and bake to golden perfection. With a prep time of just 45 minutes, this baked version of hopia is ideal for those seeking a healthier yet authentic snack to share with family and friends. Perfectly portioned for 12 servings, these low-fat hopia make an excellent choice for teatime, dessert, or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 40 grams Applesauce
- 120 milliliters Water
- 150 grams Mung beans
- 3 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Rinse 150 grams of mung beans under cold water. In a saucepan, bring water to boil and add the rinsed mung beans. Boil for 20-30 minutes until soft, then mash to a smooth paste. Add 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the paste, mixing well. Set aside to cool.
In a mixing bowl, combine 250 grams all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add 40 grams of applesauce and 120 milliliters of water.
Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Flatten each portion with a rolling pin into a circular disk about 3 inches in diameter.
Place a tablespoon of the mung bean filling in the center of each dough circle.
Fold the edges over the filling, pinching them together to seal. Gently press each filled ball into a slightly flattened round shape.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place each dough ball onto the tray.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the tops turn lightly golden.
Allow the hopia to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 154 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 52 mg | 1% | |
*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.
