Many travelers visit Bohol to set foot on its gorgeous white beaches, discover its eco-tourism attractions, iconic landmarks and experience exciting nature activities.
As you travel around Bohol, take some time to sample the island’s local delicacies. These must-try snacks are sure to satisfy one’s sweet tooth and make for perfect pasalubong items for family and friends back home!
Peanut Kisses
Peanut Kisses shaped like Bohol’s iconic Chocolate Hills. Photo: Peanut Kisses Facebook Page
Bohol’s most popular delicacy, Peanut Kisses are hill-shaped cookies that promise nutty goodness in every bite. The cookies are made from peanuts and egg whites, baked to crunchy perfection. This snack is offered by most department stores and souvenir shops around Bohol. In fact, Peanut Kisses are so popular that they are also available in Cebu and select souvenir shops in other tourist destinations in the country.
Broas
A plate of Bohol’s delicious broas or ladyfingers. Photo: pinterest.com
More commonly known as ladyfingers, broas are sweet treats that originate from the town of Baclayon, the pastry capital of Bohol. This baked snack uses all-natural ingredients such as flour, eggs, and sugar, and is free from trans-fat and other preservatives.
What makes Bohol’s ladyfingers so popular is its “melt-in-your-mouth” goodness. It is best paired with a hot cup of coffee or cocoa. Broas are also ideal for making various refrigerator cakes.
Kalamay
Freshly made Kalamay (also spelled Calamay) stored in half coconut shells. Photo: traveltothephilippines.info
This sweet and sticky snack is another must-try Boholano delicacy. One of the most popular Bohol pasalubongs, Kalamay is made from glutinous rice, brown sugar, and coconut milk. There is also another variation of Kalamay which has peanuts.
These snacks are usually stored in coconut shells sealed with red bands, but some are also sold in plastic containers. Kalamay can be eaten on its own, as a topping for kakanin snacks, or as a sweet spread for bread and pastries.
Ube Kinampay Polvoron
Bohol’s signature ube polvoron cookies. Photo: leandrosalazariii.wordpress.com
Polvoron is a popular crumbly shortbread cookie that is normally made with milk and crushed nuts. Being one of the largest producers of ube (or ubi) in the Philippines, Bohol’s delicious special ube kinampay polvoron takes it up a notch by incorporating this delicious purple yam to add both sweetness and flavor.
To best enjoy this delightful treat, pair it with a cup of coffee or tea.
Tablea
A cup of rich cocoa made from tablea. Photo: flickr.com/photos/lenareh
Tablea are discs shaped out of pure roasted ground cocoa beans. What makes Bohol’s tablea so special is that they’re much sweeter compared to other variations from other places in the Philippines that are more bitter. This is why many people stock up on Bohol tablea when they visit the island.
Tablea can be used in making a creamy cup of cocoa by simply dissolving the tablets in hot water. It is also used in making one of the Filipinos’ favorite snacks, Champorado or chocolate rice porridge.
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