Heart-Healthy Chendol
Indulge in the tropical bliss of *Heart-Healthy Chendol*, a modern twist on the classic Southeast Asian dessert that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. This guilt-free version swaps traditional ingredients for wholesome, heart-friendly alternatives, featuring mung bean flour for gluten-free chendol strands and reduced-fat coconut milk for a creamy yet lighter finish. Infused with the aromatic essence of fresh pandan leaves, this recipe layers vibrant slices of ripe avocado and juicy mango for a boost of vitamins and natural sweetness. Finished with a sprinkle of nutrient-packed chia seeds and a touch of caramel-like palm sugar, it’s a refreshing, chilled treat perfect for any occasion. Packed with antioxidants, healthy fats, and tropical flavors, this dessert is a delightfully nutritious way to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping your heart in mind.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 100 grams Mung bean flour
- 500 ml Water
- 5 leaves Pandan leaves
- 200 ml Reduced-fat coconut milk
- 50 grams Palm sugar
- 1 medium Ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 medium Ripe mango, diced
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 10 cubes Ice cubes
Directions
Step 1
1. In a medium saucepan, bring 500 ml of water to a boil. Add the pandan leaves and boil for 5 minutes to infuse the water with pandan flavor, then remove the leaves.
Step 2
2. Gradually whisk the mung bean flour into the pandan water until smooth and well combined.
Step 3
3. Reduce heat to medium and continue to stir the mixture constantly until it thickens and turns into a paste. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Step 4
4. Pour the thick mixture through a sieve into a bowl of ice water to form chendol strands. Allow it to set in the ice water for about 5 minutes.
Step 5
5. In a small pot, warm the coconut milk over medium heat. Do not allow it to boil. Stir in the palm sugar until it is completely dissolved. Set aside to cool.
Step 6
6. To serve, layer the chendol strands, avocado slices, and mango dice in a bowl or glass.
Step 7
7. Pour the sweetened coconut milk over the layered ingredients.
Step 8
8. Sprinkle the chia seeds evenly on top.
Step 9
9. Add the ice cubes on top and gently mix before serving to keep it chilled and refreshing.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1527.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1076.4 |
| Total Fat 38.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 72.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 162.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 85.3g | |
| Protein 31.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 270.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3038.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories