PLANTAIN COCONUT RUM LOAF A JAMAICAN SWEET TREAT OR NOT?.........🇯🇲

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while maintaining moisture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

unsweetened shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: toasted oats

💰Cheaper: shredded wheat

Toasted oats add texture without coconut flavor.

rum

🥗Healthier: rum extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Rum extract provides flavor without the alcohol.

Crush half of the ripe plantain in a bowl with a fork.

Add 1/2 cup of coconut oil, 1 cup of coconut milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 1/2 cup of sugar to the bowl.

Add 3 room temperature eggs to the mixture.

Incorporate the dry ingredients by adding 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.

Add 1 cup of sweet plantain and 3/4 cup of coconut flakes to the mixture and beat to combine.

Add 2 tablespoons of soaked fruits that have been soaked in rum and wine.

Pour in overproof Jamaican rum, mixing it in.

Grate in fresh nutmeg at the end to preserve its flavor.

Grease an 8 by 4 inch pan and pour the mixture into it.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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