HEAVENLY MILK HELVA w/ Dates and Bananas 🍌🥛 Easy, Delicious Dessert Recipe! ☄️Vegan Version Too🍀

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🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Quinoa flour adds nutrition, while cornmeal is often more affordable.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide similar flavor with less cost.

Melt 1.5 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of flour and cook until browned and nutty, about 2 minutes.

Turn off the heat and add 1 liter of milk, stirring to prevent lumps.

Add 2 tablespoons of corn starch or wheat starch and 200 grams of sugar, mixing well.

Turn the heat back on and continue to whisk until it thickens.

Cut 2.5 bananas into large chunks and prepare dates by removing seeds and cutting into smaller pieces.

Add bananas and dates to the mixture while whisking.

Pour the mixture into heat-resistant glasses, layering with dates and walnuts if desired.

Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius and bake for 6-14 minutes until browned on top.

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