Sugar-Free Halo-Halo
Indulge in the tropical charm of Sugar-Free Halo-Halo, a healthier version of the beloved Filipino dessert that’s bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. This guilt-free treat features layers of shaved ice, creamy light coconut milk, and an assortment of sugar-free ingredients like nata de coco, gelatin cubes, mung beans, and white beans. Sweetened naturally with fresh fruits like mango or strawberries and enriched with the earthy richness of mashed purple yam (ube) and jackfruit, it’s a delicious celebration of color and taste. Topped with a slice of sugar-free leche flan and optional toasted pinipig for crunch, this easy-to-assemble dessert is perfect for any occasion. Refreshing, diabetic-friendly, and wonderfully customizable, this recipe lets you savor the magic of halo-halo without the added sugar.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups shaved ice
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1 cup unsweetened nata de coco
- 2 medium ripe banana
- 1 cup jackfruit, sliced
- 1 cup purple yam (ube), cooked and mashed
- 1 cup sugar-free gelatin, cubed
- 0.5 cup sugar-free sweetened mung beans
- 0.5 cup sugar-free sweetened white beans
- 1 cup fresh fruit of choice (mango, strawberries, etc.)
- 4 slices sugar-free leche flan
- 0.25 cup toasted pinipig (optional)
Instructions
Prepare all your ingredients by slicing the ripe bananas, slicing the jackfruit, and cutting the gelatin into cubes. Make sure the purple yam (ube) is pre-cooked and mashed.
In a tall glass or dessert bowl, add the following layers: first, scoop in 2 tablespoons of sugar-free sweetened mung beans followed by 2 tablespoons of sugar-free sweetened white beans.
Next, layer in 2 tablespoons of nata de coco, then add 2 to 3 tablespoons each of cubed sugar-free gelatin, mashed purple yam, and sliced jackfruit.
Add a generous scoop of fresh fruit, such as sliced mango or strawberries.
Take 1 cup of shaved ice and gently pack it on top of the lower layers until it reaches the rim of the glass.
Drizzle 1/4 cup of light coconut milk over the ice, allowing it to seep through the ingredients below.
Top with a slice of sugar-free leche flan. Optionally, sprinkle toasted pinipig on top for added crunch.
Repeat the layering process for the remaining servings.
Serve immediately with a long spoon to mix and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.5 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 480 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 772 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 370.0 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.8 g | 149% | |
| Total Sugars | 130.2 g | ||
| Protein | 60.8 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 668 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 4480 mg | 95% | |
*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.
