Vegan Beijinho
Indulge in the tropical allure of Vegan Beijinho, a plant-based twist on the classic Brazilian sweet! These creamy coconut bites are made with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, coconut milk, and maple syrup, delivering a luscious texture and natural sweetness. Coated in unsweetened shredded coconut and topped with a fragrant whole clove, each bite offers a perfect balance of flavor and decadence. Quick and easy to make, with only 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cook time, this recipe yields 12 elegant treats that are perfect for parties, desserts, or guilt-free snacking. Dairy-free, gluten-free, and full of coconutty goodness, this Vegan Beijinho is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup coconut milk
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup extra unsweetened shredded coconut
- 12 whole cloves
Instructions
Begin by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for about 15 minutes to soften them.
After soaking, drain the cashews and place them in a food processor. Add the coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
Blend everything together until you obtain a smooth, creamy consistency.
Transfer the cashew mixture to a non-stick saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, stirring continuously. The mixture should thicken as it cooks.
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from heat and gently fold in 1.5 cups of unsweetened shredded coconut.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly until it is easy to handle.
Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
Roll each ball in the extra half cup of shredded coconut to coat them completely.
Place a whole clove on top of each Beijinho ball as a garnish.
Refrigerate the Beijinhos for at least 30 minutes before serving to help them firm up.
Serve chilled and enjoy these creamy, vegan coconut treats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.7 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.4 g | 447% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 748 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.6 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.5 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.5 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1558 mg | 33% | |
*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.
