Mexican Capirotada in a healthier recipe

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is lactose-free.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: vegan cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Slice the bread into cubes and spread them in a baking dish.

In a saucepan, heat coconut milk, almond milk, cinnamon stick, and sugar substitute over medium heat until the sugar substitute dissolves.

Stir in the orange peel and remove from heat.

Pour the milk mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring they are well soaked.

Sprinkle chopped walnuts, peanuts, grated coconut, and cheese over the soaked bread.

Add the anise flower for flavor.

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.

Let cool slightly before serving.

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