How to make Ghanaian "Tom Brown" easy and tasty!!!

maize flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain flour adds fiber while cornmeal is more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and water is cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener while brown sugar is less expensive.

nutmeg

🥗Healthier: cinnamon

💰Cheaper: allspice

Cinnamon offers similar warmth and is often cheaper.

Boil water in a pot over medium heat until bubbling.

Gradually add maize flour to the boiling water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Cook the mixture for 5-7 minutes until thickened and smooth.

Add sugar and stir until dissolved.

Incorporate milk and continue stirring for another 2-3 minutes.

Add nutmeg and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.

Serve warm, optionally topped with cocoa powder.

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