Best Easy Mung Bean Ice Bar Recipe

Refreshing mung bean ice bars with natural sweetness and cooling properties are a summer favorite. A family treat with fresh, clean green bean flavor.

Cook 150 min Difficulty EASY 98 kcal
#vegetarian #low fat #summer dessert
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • mung beans 0.5 cup
  • water 3.5 cup
  • whole milk 0.5 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • sugar 0.33 cup
  • salt 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 21 g 82%
Protein 2 g 8%
Fat 1.5 g 10%
Serving size 80g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Rinse and soak mung beans in 2 cups of water for at least 6 hours or overnight to soften them evenly.

  2. 2

    Drain, then add soaked mung beans and 3.5 cups fresh water to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium-low, skimming off foam, and simmer for 40–45 minutes until beans are fully tender and split.

  4. 4

    Strain the beans, reserving the cooking liquid, and blend beans with their liquid until very smooth for silky texture.

  5. 5

    Return puree to the saucepan, stir in sugar and salt, and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves completely.

  6. 6

    Cool the mixture to room temperature, then stir in whole milk for creaminess.

  7. 7

    Pour mixture into ice bar molds, insert sticks, and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until solid.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
Mung beans are the main ingredient, providing a clean, subtly sweet flavor and creamy texture essential to the identity of these ice bars.
Q. What cooking step ensures the creamiest ice bar texture?
Blending the cooked mung beans with their cooking liquid until very smooth is crucial for achieving a creamy texture that prevents icy crystals in the final ice bar.
Q. How do I avoid a grainy or icy texture?
Be sure to simmer the mung beans until fully tender, blend thoroughly, and dissolve all sugar on low heat—these steps ensure smoothness and help prevent a grainy or icy finish.
Q. How many calories are in each serving, and what is the dominant macronutrient?
Each serving contains about 98 kcal. Carbohydrates dominate, making up 82% of calories, while protein and fat are present in moderate and low amounts.
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