5 amazing Caribbean porridge recipes for Long Life and Good Health❗️

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is often more affordable and still adds flavor.

fruit toppings

🥗Healthier: nuts

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Nuts add healthy fats while dried fruit is a budget-friendly alternative.

Peel and wash the green plantains.

Chop the plantains into small pieces.

Add about a cup of water to a pot with fresh cinnamon sticks and a tablespoon of cinnamon and nutmeg, and let it boil for about 10 minutes until the water changes color.

Blend the chopped plantains with water until smooth.

Pour the blended plantain mixture into the pot and whisk to prevent lumps.

Add evaporated milk and sugar to taste, whisking well.

Finish with vanilla extract and let it boil for about five more minutes on low heat.

Serve hot, optionally garnished with cinnamon powder.

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