Low Fat Puto Balanghoy
Take your traditional steamed Filipino delicacy to a lighter, healthier level with this Low Fat Puto Balanghoy recipe! Made with freshly grated cassava, light coconut milk, and a hint of vanilla, this guilt-free treat is both naturally gluten-free and bursting with tropical flavors. The use of banana leaves as optional liners adds an authentic touch and a subtle earthy aroma. Perfectly steamed to a soft, moist texture, these cassava cakes are a delightful low-fat snack or dessert that pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea. With just 20 minutes of prep time and minimal ingredients, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for plant-based eaters or those simply looking for a wholesome treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cassava, fresh and grated
- 100 grams Sugar
- 200 ml Light coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 sheets Banana leaves (optional, for lining)
Instructions
Begin by preparing the banana leaves if using. Cut the leaves into circles slightly larger than your muffin tins or ramekins. Lightly heat them over a flame or in boiling water to make them pliable, then line each muffin tin or ramekin with the leaves. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated cassava and sugar. Mix well to ensure the sugar is evenly distributed.
Add the light coconut milk, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract to the cassava mixture. Stir everything together until you have a smooth and well-combined batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tins or ramekins, filling each about three-quarters of the way full.
Prepare a steamer by heating water in the bottom section. Once boiling, reduce heat to a steady simmer.
Place the muffin tins or ramekins in the steamer, ensuring they are positioned with enough space for steam to circulate around them.
Cover the steamer with a lid and steam for 30 minutes or until the puto is cooked through and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Carefully remove the puto from the steamer and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a delicious low-fat snack or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.1 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1142 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 297.3 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1478 mg | 31% | |
*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.
