How to Cook with Jamaican Sweet Potatoes

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can still provide creaminess.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used in baking.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal can act as a binding agent.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks.

Boil the sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the sweet potatoes and let them cool slightly.

In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.

Add brown sugar, coconut milk, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes.

Mix until well combined and creamy.

Incorporate melted butter and lime juice into the mixture.

Beat in the eggs until fully integrated.

Fold in raisins and flour, then sprinkle baking powder over the mixture and stir gently.

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until set and lightly browned on top.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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