You know those days when you’re crazy about sweets? Me, the ant that I am, am always looking for a sweet treat to give me more energy and make my day even brighter. But we all know that eating too much sugar is bad for you. That’s why I was so happy when I found a very healthy, low-calorie sweet recipe. So, prepare the ingredients and you will love this plum and coconut jam.
I learned this wonder in the book 50 vegan lunchboxes by Katia Cardoso. The recipe is very easy and quick to make. They are also practical, you can serve them as a dessert, carry them in your bag for a snack in the middle of the day and even prepare them for birthday parties, the sweet- It looks beautiful in decorated frames.
The ingredients used, plums, figs and coconuts are foods rich in fiber, have a high concentration of antioxidant phenolic compounds and are also a source of vitamins and minerals.
Look, apart from being delicious, this sweet is good for our health.
Here on the blog you will also find cookies healthy made from bananas and oats.
Makes 10 sweets
You will need:
1 cup pitted dried plums
1/2 cup dried figs
1/2 cup grated fresh or desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
almonds or chestnuts (optional) for filling
How to do it:
In the processor, mix the plums, figs and coconut (reserve a little coconut for decoration) until well mixed and a homogeneous mass is obtained. Then, form the balls to the desired size and roll in grated coconut.
Tips:
- You can fill the sweets with almond or chestnut shavings.
- If you want, grease your hands with coconut oil or another oil of your choice to shape the sweets.
- If you use fresh coconut, be careful as it spoils easily when kept in the refrigerator.
