Bienmesabe

coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: dried coconut

Unsweetened flakes reduce sugar content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor with lower glycemic index.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts provide healthy fats while being more affordable.

Grate the coconut and set aside.

Boil the grated coconut with milk and sugar until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Whisk the eggs in a bowl until frothy.

Add the coconut mixture to the eggs gradually, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.

Mix in vanilla extract, cinnamon, and lemon zest.

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.

Sprinkle chopped almonds on top.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.

Let cool before serving.

Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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