Sweet Arepas (ENG)

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: polenta

Whole grain flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a unique flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness.

Combine cornmeal, water, salt, and sugar in a bowl until smooth.

Knead the mixture until it forms a dough-like consistency.

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into discs.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter.

Place the discs in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove from skillet and let cool slightly.

Spread cheese on one side of each arepa.

Drizzle with vanilla extract and sprinkle with coconut flakes.

Cooking Techniques

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