Our Antiguan Kitchen: How to make Pumpkin Fritters

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potato

Both alternatives provide similar texture and flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

Grate the pumpkin instead of cooking and mashing it.

In a bowl, combine grated pumpkin, sugar, ginger, and black pepper.

Mix the ingredients together until well combined.

Add coconut flakes and vanilla essence to the mixture and mix again.

Gradually add flour to the mixture and mix until combined.

Add milk to lighten the batter; you can substitute with water if desired.

Heat coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot.

Spoon the batter into the hot oil in small portions.

Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels.

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