Coconut Buns | TasteoftheSouthPacific

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk is lower in calories while providing a similar flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

Heat coconut milk in microwave (15-20 sec).

Mix warm coconut milk and yeast in a bowl; let sit until frothy.

Combine flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl.

Add the yeast mixture and melted butter to the dry ingredients.

If dough is too dry, add tablespoon coconut milk; if too wet, add tablespoon flour.

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