Canjica: Brazilian Hominy Coconut Pudding
Canjica: Brazilian Hominy Coconut Pudding is creamy and comforting, with tender hominy suspended in a rich blend of coconut milk and condensed milk. Cinnamon and cloves add warm, aromatic notes, while fresh coconut lends texture and a gentle sweetness. Serve it warm at winter gatherings or chilled as a festive dessert after dinner.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Canjica: Brazilian Hominy Coconut Pudding, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the hominy and water in a large saucepan and let it soak for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
The next day, bring the soaked hominy with its liquid to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until the hominy is tender, about 1 hour. Stir in the coconut milk, condensed milk, regular milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon sticks, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and cloves. Cook over low heat until the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Taste and add more sugar if needed. Stir in the coconut. Spoon into serving bowls and dust with cinnamon.
- Calories 346.46 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 5.71 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 54.63 g 20%
- Total Fat 12.2 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 9.72 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.74 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 281.73 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 7.76 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 41.84 g --
- Added Sugars 14.84 g High 30%
- Calcium 339.3 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 0.55 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 252.81 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 82.05 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 1.07 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 1.54 mcg Low Source 8%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Canjica: Brazilian Hominy Coconut Pudding is a Brazilian breakfast recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cinnamon Sticks, Coconut Milk, Condensed Milk, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 346.46 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Canjica: Brazilian Hominy Coconut Pudding?
- It is a Brazilian pudding recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Canjica: Brazilian Hominy Coconut Pudding made of?
- The main ingredients are Cinnamon Sticks, Coconut Milk, Condensed Milk, Ground Cinnamon, Hominy. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Canjica: Brazilian Hominy Coconut Pudding?
- Explore these Brazilian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Canjica: Brazilian Hominy Coconut Pudding?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 346.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Canjica: Brazilian Hominy Coconut Pudding easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Canjica: Brazilian Hominy Coconut Pudding healthy?
- Canjica: Brazilian Hominy Coconut Pudding has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 346.46 calories and 5.71 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 281.73 mg (12% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.72 g (49% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.84 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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