Ice Buko with Monggo | Creamy Coconut Popsicles (Filipino Summer Treat!)

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream provides a rich flavor with fewer calories.

jackfruit

🥗Healthier: ripe bananas

💰Cheaper: canned fruit cocktail

Bananas are more accessible and still add sweetness.

sago pearls

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: tapioca pearls

Chia seeds are nutritious and provide a similar texture.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk offers a lighter alternative with a nutty flavor.

In a big bowl, add the condensed milk, all-purpose cream, coconut strings, and mix until well combined.

Pour the coconut juice then add sugar. Mix until sugar is dissolved.

Scoop 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of red mung beans per mold and pour the coconut mixture until just below the rim of the mold.

Cover with foil, and poke a small hole in the middle when you can insert the popsicle stick.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to overnight.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens