Learn to Make Belizean Johnnycakes in 1 minute.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole grain flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is lactose-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness.

Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour to a mixing bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the flour.

Add 3 tablespoons of baking powder to the mixture.

Incorporate 1/3 cup of butter into the dry ingredients.

Pour in about 5 ounces of coconut milk.

Knead all the ingredients together well to form a dough.

Knead the Johnny cakes on a flat countertop until smooth.

Cut the dough into eight equal-sized pieces.

Roll each piece into a perfect ball.

Place the balls on a greased baking sheet.

Press each ball firmly to flatten slightly.

Using a dinner fork, poke little decorations on the top of each Johnny cake.

Bake in the oven at 355°F for about 40 minutes.

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