HOW I MADE POI | Samoan Banana Drink | Mothers Day With Grandma

taro root

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potato provides a similar texture and flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while still creamy.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

Peel and break up the bananas into manageable pieces.

Mash the bananas with a potato masher for about 2 minutes until soft.

Mix the mashed bananas with 2 cups of water until combined.

Add 1 cup of coconut cream, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence to the banana mixture.

Stir in the lemon rind and allow the mixture to sit for about half an hour.

Remove the lemon rind before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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