Paleo Binignit
Experience the comforting flavors of tradition with a healthy twist in this Paleo Binignit recipe. This Filipino-inspired delicacy is a creamy, coconut-based dessert brimming with nutrient-dense root vegetables like sweet potatoes, yams, and taro, paired with naturally sweet saba bananas (or plantains). Tapioca pearls lend a delightful chewiness, while pure maple syrup and vanilla extract create a warm, subtly sweet profile. Made dairy-free and refined sugar-free, this paleo-friendly version of the beloved binignit offers a wholesome yet indulgent treat for dessert or a cozy afternoon snack. Ready in just over an hour, it’s perfect for those craving a nourishing bowl of tropical comfort. Whether warm or at room temperature, this guilt-free indulgence is sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 yellow yams
- 3 ripe saba bananas (or plantains)
- 2 small taro roots
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup tapioca pearls
- 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes, yams, and taro roots. Cut them into bite-sized cubes approximately one inch in size.
Peel the saba bananas and slice them into 1/2 inch thick rounds. Set aside.
In a large pot, bring the 3 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Once the water is boiling, add the sweet potatoes, yams, and taro. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook for about 15 minutes or until they start to soften.
Add the tapioca pearls to the pot and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking on the bottom.
Pour in the coconut milk, then gently stir in the sliced saba bananas. Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes until everything is tender.
Add the pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir to combine and let it simmer for another 5 minutes until flavors are well mixed.
Taste and adjust sweetness as desired by adding more maple syrup if needed.
Once everything is well cooked and the texture is creamy, remove from heat.
Serve the binignit warm in bowls. Enjoy as a hearty dessert or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.6 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.2 g | 511% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1483 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 608.3 g | 221% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.9 g | 178% | |
| Total Sugars | 173.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.0 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 463 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 26.2 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 7847 mg | 167% | |
*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.
