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grated coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Unsweetened coconut flakes reduce sugar content while retaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil enhances coconut flavor and is dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.

Mix grated coconut, flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl.

In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in milk, vanilla extract, and lime zest until combined.

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Fold in raisins and coconut milk gently.

Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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