How To Make Trini Cassava Pone | Foodie Nation

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and provides a nutty flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor while margarine is often less expensive.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed but white sugar is more economical.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal can replace eggs for binding in vegan versions.

Melt 1 cup of butter and add it to a mixing bowl.

Add 1 cup of brown sugar to the melted butter.

Whisk the butter and sugar together for about 5 minutes until it becomes wet and smooth.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced ginger, 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder, 1 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the mixture and mix well.

Incorporate 2 cups of grated cassava, 1 cup of grated pumpkin, and 1 cup of grated coconut into the mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder and mix everything together until well combined.

Use a stick blender to blend the mixture until smooth and well integrated.

Fold in 1/2 cup of currants into the mixture.

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-60 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

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