Caribbean casava pone and Filipino turon

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can save costs.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries offer a tart flavor, while dried apricots can be more economical.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Peel and grate the cassava into a large bowl.

Add coconut milk, sugar, and melted butter to the grated cassava; mix until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.

Combine the egg mixture with the cassava mixture; stir until smooth.

Fold in raisins and lime zest gently into the batter.

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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