Trinidad Cassava Pone

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can save costs.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries offer a tart flavor, while dried apricots can be more economical.

Start by peeling and grating the cassava and pumpkin finely, or cut into small cubes and blend in a food processor.

Grate the dry coconut and set aside.

Melt the butter in the microwave for about 10 seconds, ensuring it is not fully melted.

In a mixing bowl, combine the grated cassava and pumpkin.

Add the grated coconut to the mixture, trying to retain some moisture.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Add the cinnamon, baking powder, grated ginger, grated nutmeg, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the cassava mixture.

Mix everything together until well combined.

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing.

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