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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can mimic the creaminess of coconut milk.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides a natural sweetness and may enhance flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent while being plant-based.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with butter or oil.

Peel and grate the cassava until fine.

In a bowl, mix the grated cassava with sugar until well combined.

Add coconut milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the cassava mixture; stir until smooth.

In a separate bowl, combine baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cassava mixture, mixing well.

Fold in the raisins and almonds for added texture.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

Bake for 45-60 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool before slicing into squares.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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