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    Samoan Poi (Mashed Bananas with Coconut Cream)

    May 23, 2019 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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    Kiribati Samoan poi

    Samoan Poi is not the same type of poi you think of having at a Hawaiian luau. This Samoan poi is made of ripe bananas that are simply mashed and mixed together with coconut cream or milk. Add in a little sugar and some vanilla and you have a refreshing dessert to enjoy on a hot day.

    The Samoan poi recipe is popular on many South Pacific islands. After all bananas and coconuts are staple ingredients on all those islands.   A traditional and lovely dessert.

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    Kiribati Samoan poi
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    Samoan Poi

    A delicious dessert recipe using staple island ingredients.4
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Samoan
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 214kcal
    Author Darlene at International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 4 bananas
    • 1/2 cup coconut cream or milk
    • 2 teaspoons sugar or more or less to taste
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1/2 lemon or lime Zest of

    Instructions

    • Peel the ripe bananas and then mash them with a fork in a bowl.
    • Add in the rest of the ingredients. If you would like it creamier you can put in a blender as well.
    • Serve immediately

    Nutrition

    Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

     

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