Jamaica Porridge Celebrating Our Heroes Recipes 2015 | Recipes By Chef Ricardo

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sliced apples

Dried cranberries add tartness, while apples are often more affordable.

Peel the green bananas and chop them into small pieces.

Blend the green bananas with oats and coconut milk until smooth.

In a medium-sized pot, add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Add a bit of coconut cream, a pinch of cinnamon, a pinch of mixed spice, and a pinch of salt to the boiling water.

Grate nutmeg into the pot and add vanilla extract.

Pour the blended mixture into the pot and stir continuously until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Adjust the thickness by adding more milk if necessary.

Sweeten with sweet condensed milk to taste, adding about half a can, and simmer for an additional 5-6 minutes.

Serve the porridge in a bowl.

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