Cassava Donut Balls with Caramel Sauce and Cassava Crumble (Gluten Free)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk lowers calories while still providing flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

oil for frying

🥗Healthier: air fryer

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Air frying reduces fat content.

Peel and soak the cassava in salted water for 24 hours.

Grate the cassava and drain excess liquid using a muslin cloth.

Mix the grated cassava with salt and shape into balls without squeezing too hard.

Heat coconut oil in a deep pan and fry the cassava balls until golden brown.

Toast grated cassava in the same pan and add brown sugar to create a crumble.

In another pan, combine coconut sugar and water to make a caramel sauce.

Add infused coconut cream to the caramel and reduce to a sauce, then add butter and sea salt.

Roll the fried cassava balls in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.

Assemble the dessert by layering the crumble, cassava balls, and drizzling with caramel sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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