Liberian milk candy (condensed milk)

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: toasted oats

Dried fruit adds natural sweetness without added sugar.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: no nuts

Seeds provide crunch and are often more affordable.

Boil milk in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until it reduces by half, stirring frequently.

Add sugar and butter to the reduced milk, stirring until fully dissolved.

Mix in vanilla extract and salt, continuing to stir for 5-7 minutes until thickened.

Add coconut flakes and chopped nuts, stirring to combine evenly.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before pouring into a greased pan.

Spread the mixture evenly in the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Allow to cool completely at room temperature until set, about 1-2 hours.

Cut into squares or desired shapes once firm.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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