Celebrating Filipino Heritage Month with Healthy Chocolate Recipes

What are some healthy chocolate recipes to celebrate Filipino Heritage Month?

1. Healthy Champorado
2. Dark Avocado Mousse
3. Chocolate Coated Turon
4. Sweet Banana Chips
5. Chocolate and Coconut Suman

Overview

• Filipino Heritage Month is a time to celebrate Philippine culture by reinventing traditional Filipino desserts with a healthy twist, using Bona Vita 8-in-1 Choco.
• Enjoy healthy chocolate recipes like Healthy Champorado with buckwheat, Dark Avocado Mousse with Greek yogurt, Chocolate Coated Turon with dark chocolate, Sweet
• Banana Chips baked instead of fried, and Chocolate and Coconut Suman with brown rice during this festive season.
• These recipes offer a delicious and nutritious way to honor your heritage while nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients, making your celebrations guilt-free.

Filipino Heritage Month is a time to honor and celebrate the rich culture and traditions of the Philippines. One delightful way to do this is through food by reinventing traditional Filipino desserts with a healthy twist. This year, let’s spice up the festivity with a nutritious twist with Bona Vita 8-in-1 Choco.

From a nostalgic taste of home, and a creamy and indulgent treat, to a crunchy and satisfying snack, and even to a sticky rice delight, let’s take a look at five delicious and healthy chocolate recipes inspired by beloved Filipino desserts that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping your health in check.

Healthy Champorado

Champorado is a beloved Filipino breakfast dish that combines chocolate and rice. To make it healthier, we’ll swap out the traditional white rice for buckwheat, a high-fiber whole grain that adds a nutty flavor and chewy texture.

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup Bona Vita 8-in-1 Choco
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Rinse the brown rice and drain.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
3. Stir in the Bona Vita 8-in-1 Choco and coconut milk.
4. Serve hot with additional coconut milk, if desired.

Dark Avocado Mousse

Avocados are a superfood that is often overlooked in desserts. But their creamy texture and mild flavor make them the perfect base for a rich and indulgent chocolate mousse. They’re also a great source of healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants.

To make avocado mousse healthier, you can use less sugar. You can also use Greek yogurt instead of whipped cream. This will help to reduce the amount of sugar and fat in the recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup Bona Vita 8-in-1 Choco
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mash the avocado until smooth.
2. Add the sugar, Bona Vita 8-in-1 Choco, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
3. Chill for at least one hour before serving, then enjoy!

Chocolate Coated Turon

Turon is a popular Filipino street food made with ripe bananas wrapped in lumpia wrappers and fried until golden. To make it healthier, we’ll drizzle it with melted dark chocolate and Bona Vita 8-in-1 Choco for a rich and indulgent flavor. You can also bake or air-fry the bananas and jackfruit instead of frying them to make them even healthier.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1/2 cup jackfruit, sliced
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup Bona Vita’s 8-in-1 Choco
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour and water. Stir until a smooth batter forms.
3. Dip the banana and jackfruit slices in the batter, then coat with the chocolate drink mix.
4. Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil.

Sweet Banana Chips

Banana chips are a popular snack in the Philippines, but they’re often deep-fried and high in unhealthy fats. To make them healthier, we’ll bake them until crispy and create a delicious chocolate dipping sauce using Bona Vita 8-in-1 Choco and a bit of coconut milk.

Here’s how we do this:

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1/4 cup Bona Vita’s 8-in-1 Choco

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 95 degrees Celsius.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Arrange the banana slices on the baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap.
4. Bake for two-three hours, or until the bananas are dry and crispy.
5. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container.
6. For the dip, simply mix coconut milk with our chocolate powdered mix drink, and enjoy!

Chocolate and Coconut Suman

Suman is a Filipino sticky rice cake and is made with glutinous rice, coconut milk, and sugar. It is also typically served with a sweet sauce.

To make it healthier, you can use brown rice instead of glutinous rice. You can also use less sugar in the coconut milk. This will help to reduce the amount of sugar and fat in the recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup Bona Vita’s 8-in-1 Choco
• 1 tablespoon pandan extract

Instructions

1. Rinse the brown rice and drain.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, coconut milk, sugar, and pandan extract (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
3. Stir in the Bona Vita’s Choco powder.
4. Let cool slightly, then pour into individual molds.
5. Chill for at least one hour before serving.

Key Takeaway

These healthy chocolate recipes are a delicious way to celebrate Filipino Heritage Month while also nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients. So gather your family and friends, and let’s celebrate our heritage with these delicious and nutritious chocolate treats with Bona Vita. Grab a pack now and start crafting your healthy chocolate masterpiece!