St. Vincent coconut sweet bread

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil enhances the coconut flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds moisture and a unique flavor.

grated coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Unsweetened coconut reduces added sugars.

Grate half of a coconut.

Mix grated coconut with 1/2 cup of sugar and let it sit for a while.

Add a pinch of salt to the coconut mixture.

Add a little bit of nutmeg and melted butter to the mixture.

Mix everything together until well combined.

Pour the mixture into a prepared pan.

Sprinkle a little sugar on top before baking.

Bake in the oven until done, then slice and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens