What to do with leftover coconut palm sugar

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This is a natural sugar that comes from the sap of the coconut tree, similar in taste to brown sugar, it is growing in popularity as a substitute.

How to use leftover coconut palm sugar

Caramelised banana. Halve a banana lengthways, put it on a lined baking sheet and sprinkle with coconut palm sugar. Put under a grill heated to medium-high and allow the sugar to caramelise. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, sprinkled with toasted coconut shavings.
Sweet oats. Cook porridge oats in coconut milk (the drinking kind, such as Koko, bought in cartons) with a pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon or mixed spice. Serve sprinkled with coconut palm sugar.