Learn how to make Halo-Halo, a beloved Filipino dessert that combines shaved ice with a variety of sweet ingredients like fruits, beans, and jellies, topped with leche flan and ube jam. Discover the perfect blend of flavors and textures in this refreshing and vibrant treat!

Here's a recipe for Halo-Halo:

Ingredients:

  - 2 cups shaved ice

  - 1/4 cup sweetened red beans

  - 1/4 cup sweetened white beans

  - 1/4 cup sweetened chickpeas

  - 1/4 cup sweetened plantains, sliced

  - 1/4 cup sweetened jackfruit, shredded

  - 1/4 cup sweetened macapuno (coconut sport)

  - 1/4 cup sweetened kaong (sugar palm fruit)

  - 1/4 cup sweetened nata de coco (coconut gel)

  - 1/4 cup sweetened sago (tapioca pearls)

  - 1 scoop ube (purple yam) ice cream

  - 1 slice leche flan (caramel custard)

  - 1 tablespoon ube (purple yam) jam

  - Evaporated milk, to taste

Instructions:

1- Prepare all the sweetened ingredients and set aside.

2- In a tall glass, layer the shaved ice, sweetened fruits, beans, jellies, and ice cream.

3- Top with leche flan and ube jam.

4- Drizzle with evaporated milk.

5- Serve immediately and mix all the ingredients together before eating. Enjoy your refreshing Halo-Halo!

Nutritional Values:

Here's a general overview of the nutritional values for the ingredients in a typical Halo-Halo recipe. Keep in mind that these values can vary based on the specific brands and preparations used:

Shaved Ice (2 cups):

These values are approximate and can vary based on specific brands and recipes used.Calories:

  - Carbohydrates: 0g

  - Sugars: 0g

  - Fat: 0g

  - Protein: 0g

shaved ice: Negligible calories or nutrients.

Sweetened Red Beans (1/4 cup):

  - Calories: 70

  - Carbohydrates: 18g

  - Sugars: 16g

  - Fat: 0g

  - Protein: 1g

benefits: Rich in fiber, protein, and antioxidants, red beans can aid digestion, promote heart health, and help manage blood sugar levels.

Sweetened White Beans (1/4 cup):

  - Calories: 60

  - Carbohydrates: 14g

  - Sugars: 11g

  - Fat: 0g

  - Protein: 1g

benefits: Similar to red beans, white beans are high in fiber and protein, which can help with digestion, heart health, and blood sugar control.

Sweetened Chickpeas (1/4 cup):

  - Calories: 80

  - Carbohydrates: 19g

  - Sugars: 14g

  - Fat: 0g

  - Protein: 1g

benefits: Chickpeas are packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, supporting digestion, heart health, and providing a steady energy source.

Sweetened Plantains, sliced (1/4 cup):

  - Calories: 120

  - Carbohydrates: 31g

  - Sugars: 16g

  - Fat: 0g

  - Protein: 1g

benefits: Rich in vitamins A and C, plantains can boost immunity, improve vision, and promote skin health.

Sweetened Jackfruit, shredded (1/4 cup):

  - Calories: 100

  - Carbohydrates: 25g

  - Sugars: 18g

  - Fat: 0g

  - Protein: 0g

benefits: High in fiber and antioxidants, jackfruit can aid digestion, boost immunity, and promote overall health.

Sweetened Macapuno (Coconut Sport) (1/4 cup):

  - Calories: 160

  - Carbohydrates: 40g

  - Sugars: 36g

  - Fat: 0g

  - Protein: 0g

benefits: While high in sugar, macapuno offers healthy fats and some minerals, though it's best consumed in moderation due to its calorie content.

Sweetened Kaong (Sugar Palm Fruit) (1/4 cup):

  - Calories: 80

  - Carbohydrates: 20g

  - Sugars: 20g

  - Fat: 0g

  - Protein: 0g

benefits: Kaong provides a sweet flavor and some fiber, but its nutritional benefits are relatively limited.

Sweetened Nata de Coco (Coconut Gel) (1/4 cup):

  - Calories: 80

  - Carbohydrates: 20g

  - Sugars: 14g

  - Fat: 0g

Protein: 0g

benefits: Nata de coco is low in fat and calories but provides a small amount of fiber and minerals.

Sweetened Sago (Tapioca Pearls) (1/4 cup):

  - Calories: 80

  - Carbohydrates: 20g

  - Sugars: 10g

  - Fat: 0g

  - Protein: 0g

benefits: Sago offers a quick source of energy and some fiber, though it's high in carbohydrates.

Ube (Purple Yam) Ice Cream (1 scoop):

  - Calories: 150

  - Carbohydrates: 20g

  - Sugars: 15g

  - Fat: 7g

  - Protein: 2g

benefits: Ube is rich in antioxidants and fiber, potentially supporting digestion and offering anti-inflammatory benefits.

Leche Flan (Caramel Custard) (1 slice):

  - Calories: 200

  - Carbohydrates: 32g

  - Sugars: 32g

  - Fat: 7g

  - Protein: 6g

benefits: While high in sugar and fat, leche flan provides protein and calcium, though it's best enjoyed in moderation.

Ube (Purple Yam) Jam (1 tablespoon):

  - Calories: 50

  - Carbohydrates: 13g

  - Sugars: 10g

  - Fat: 0g

  - Protein: 0g

benefits:

  - Rich in Nutrients: Ube is a good source of fiber, vitamins (especially Vitamin C), and minerals such as potassium and manganese.

  - Antioxidants: The purple color indicates the presence of anthocyanins, which have antioxidant properties that can help combat oxidative stress.

These values are approximate and can vary based on specific brands and recipes used.