Vegan Hopia

Delight your taste buds with this authentic Vegan Hopia recipe, a plant-based twist on the beloved Filipino pastry. Featuring a delicate, flaky dough made with coconut oil and a luscious mung bean filling sweetened with coconut sugar, this vegan version retains all the charm of the traditional treat while being completely dairy- and egg-free. Perfectly golden and slightly crisp on the outside with a soft, creamy center, these bite-sized pastries make for a delightful snack or dessert. With simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, coconut milk, and hulled mung beans, you can whip up this crowd-pleasing, 100% plant-based dessert in the comfort of your home. Whether served warm out of the oven or at room temperature, these Vegan Hopia will transport you to the vibrant streets of the Philippines—guilt-free and deliciously satisfying!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:130 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 60 grams Coconut oil
• 50 grams Sugar
• 120 ml Water
• 200 grams Mung beans, hulled
• 150 ml Coconut milk
• 80 grams Coconut sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the filling. Rinse the mung beans thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, add the mung beans and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the beans are soft, about 20-30 minutes. Drain excess water.

Step 2

In the same saucepan with the cooked mung beans, add coconut milk, coconut sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a paste, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

For the dough, in a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and sugar. Add the coconut oil and mix until a crumbly texture forms.

Step 4

Gradually add water to the mixture, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth, then cover and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6

Once the dough has rested, divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten it into a 4-inch circle.

Step 7

Place a tablespoon of mung bean filling in the center of each dough circle. Gather the edges and pinch them together to seal. Lightly flatten the hopia to form a disc shape.

Step 8

Place the hopia seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Use the tines of a fork to gently prick the tops.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the hopia are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Step 10

Serve the vegan hopia slightly warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your homemade treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(914.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2695.5

Total Fat 64.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1242.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 459.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.4g	0%
Total Sugars 154.1g
Protein 73.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 315.4mg	0%
Iron 27.1mg	0%
Potassium 2896mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.5%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 67.7%