Traditional Way of Cooking with Hot Stones, "Gura". North East Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk is lower in calories and can mimic the flavor with coconut extract.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor complexity.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal provides binding properties while being plant-based.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking pan with butter or oil.

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine coconut milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.

Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.

Fold in mashed banana, lime zest, nutmeg, cinnamon, and raisins.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.

Bake for 30-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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