Sugar-Free Puto Balanghoy
Indulge guilt-free in the delightful flavors of Sugar-Free Puto Balanghoy, a healthier spin on a classic Filipino cassava delicacy. This steamed treat features freshly grated cassava, creamy coconut milk, and a hint of natural sweetness from stevia, making it perfect for those watching their sugar intake. Infused with vanilla and lightly enhanced with baking powder, this recipe yields a moist and fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. Wrapped in fragrant banana leaves or served in muffin liners, these portable snacks are both visually appealing and rich in authentic tropical flavors. Quick to prepare and ready in under an hour, these bite-sized morsels are perfect as a snack or dessert, offering a satisfying and sugar-free indulgence that's truly hard to resist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Grated cassava (fresh or frozen)
- 250 ml Coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon Stevia (or preferred sugar substitute)
- 2 pieces Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 10 pieces Banana leaves or muffin liners
Instructions
Prepare the banana leaves by cutting them into small squares, about 5x5 inches. Soften them by passing each over an open flame for a few seconds, or briefly dipping them into hot water. Pat them dry and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated cassava, coconut milk, stevia, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
Line each muffin tray or mold with a piece of banana leaf or a muffin liner.
Fill each lined mold about three-quarters full with the cassava mixture.
Prepare a steamer by bringing water to boil. Once boiling, carefully place the filled molds in the steamer.
Cover and steam the puto balanghoy for about 25-30 minutes or until the tops are firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once cooked, remove the molds from the steamer and let them cool slightly before removing the puto balanghoy.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a snack or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1078 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.8 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1882 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.9 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1777 mg | 38% | |
*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.
