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15-Minute Vegan Coconut Barfi (No Added Sugar!)
Coconut barfi is the ultimate Desi~licious sweet delight. It's saturated with coconut love and delightfully sweet and creamy to the core. I adore it for its coco-nutty flavour. My twist uses blue spirulina to give it a dazzling blue colour - radiating all the celebratory vibes. Plus, it's 100% vegan and contains zero added sugar. Learn how to make one of the most popular Indian sweets recipe in 15 minutes, with accompanying video and step-by-step instructions.
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Ingredients
- 1 tsp spirulina, blue
- 2 tsp water
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 5 tsp erythritol, adjust according to taste or use another sweetener of choice.
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1 cup desiccated coconut, unsweetened, fine. Plus a little extra for topping the coconut barfi.
- 6 green cardamom, crushed seeds
- ⅛ tsp coconut oil, for greasing the bottom of the pan
Instructions
- Start by whisking the blue spirulina with water and set aside.
- In a medium pan on low heat, add the coconut milk, blue spirulina mixture, erythritol and stir to mix.
- Add the almond meal, finely desiccated coconut and crushed cardamom seeds. Mix thoroughly and when the coconut barfi begins to come together, turn off the heat.
- Oil a 6X4 inch dish with coconut oil using a brush.
- Transfer the coconut barfi mixture into the dish and press it down using the back of a dessert spoon. Try to work swiftly as the barfi starts to set and harden. Top with a little desiccated coconut and sliced almonds (optional). Slice into six large pieces or eight small slices and serve immediately.
- Store any leftover coconut barfi in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. It will harden with time.
Notes
- Take your time whisking the blue spirulina powder with water. You want to make sure there are no lumps.
- Keep a close eye on the heat, and always cook on very low. Remember to turn off the heat when you notice that the coconut barfi starts to come together like soft dough.
- Work swiftly to transfer the barfi mixture into the pan and slice as quickly as possible.
- I intentionally created a small batch to enjoy in one sitting with the family. The coconut barfi does dry over time. And because it only takes 15 minutes to make, I like to make a fresh batch every time.
- Store leftover in the fridge for up to two days in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 161kcal (8%)Carbohydrates: 5g (2%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 15g (23%)Saturated Fat: 6g (30%)Sodium: 5mgPotassium: 55mg (2%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 47mg (5%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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