Paletas de Coco *SUPER DELICIOSAS!*

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream is lower in sugar and maintains creaminess.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while still providing a creamy texture.

Open the coconuts and drain the coconut water.

Remove the coconut meat using a knife and spoon.

Cut the coconut into smaller pieces and blend it with regular milk.

Strain the blended mixture through a coarse strainer, then through a fine strainer into a pot.

Add 5 cups of regular milk and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to the pot.

Sweeten with sweetened condensed milk to taste, and add a cinnamon stick.

Heat the mixture on the stove, stirring occasionally until it reaches a boil.

Taste and adjust sweetness by adding 3 more tablespoons of sugar if desired.

Once cooled, add a little vanilla extract.

Pour the mixture into 4-ounce cups and freeze for about 1 hour before inserting sticks.

After freezing for an hour, insert sticks into the cups and freeze overnight for best results.

To unmold, dip the cups in warm water for a few seconds.

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