🇹🇹🇬🇾Cassava Pone Recipe- (Yuca, Manioc)

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.

Grate the cassava using the prickly side of the grater after peeling and washing it.

Prepare the other ingredients: grated coconut, grated pumpkin, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and coconut milk.

In a large bowl, mix together the grated cassava, grated coconut, grated pumpkin, and brown sugar.

Add the melted butter, vanilla extract, ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon to the mixture and combine well.

Pour in the coconut milk and mix until well combined; adjust sugar to taste if needed.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.

Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on desired browning.

Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean when the dish is ready.

Let the cassava pone cool before slicing and serving.

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