How To Make Trinbago Cassava Pone | Foodie Nation x Trini Food Designer - Arlene

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor while being dairy-free.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based binding agent.

Mix evaporated milk and brown sugar in a bowl until fluffy and smooth, about 5 minutes by hand.

Add butter to the mixture and mix until incorporated.

Fold in grated cassava gently into the mixture.

Add grated coconut and mix well.

Incorporate vanilla essence and fresh ginger into the mixture.

Add baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and a pinch of black pepper.

Fold in minced raisins (optional) into the mixture.

Pour the mixture into a buttered baking dish and spread evenly.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 25 minutes, checking until it pulls from the sides.

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