Halo-Halo with Sweetened Beans, Fruits, and Shaved Ice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

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A colorful Filipino dessert layering sweetened beans, fruits, and jellies topped with shaved ice and creamy milk for a refreshing treat. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers sweetened red mung beans, sweetened kidney beans, jackfruit strips into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 2 Filipino cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sweetened red mung beans
1/2 cup sweetened kidney beans
1/2 cup jackfruit strips
1/2 cup sweetened banana slices (saba bananas)
1/4 cup nata de coco cubes
1/4 cup macapuno (sweetened coconut strings)
2 cups shaved ice
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
2 tbsp pinipig (toasted rice flakes)
1 tbsp (optional) sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: In a tall glass or bowl, layer 1/2 cup sweetened red mung beans followed by 1/2 cup sweetened kidney beans, 1/2 cup jackfruit strips, 1/2 cup sweetened banana slices, 1/4 cup nata de coco cubes, and 1/4 cup macapuno strings evenly.
Step 2: Fill the glass with 2 cups freshly shaved ice, pressing lightly to compact and chill the layers.
Step 3: Pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk evenly over the shaved ice, then spoon 1/4 cup ube halaya on top.
Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted pinipig and, if desired, add 1 tbsp sugar over the top for extra sweetness. Serve immediately with a long spoon.