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Do you want to celebrate Easter with a homemade, sweet and traditional recipe? This recipe for Easter Mona<\/strong> is perfect for sharing with the family, and it's made with fair trade ingredients from AlterNativa3. Here's how to make it!<\/p>\n

Mona de Pascua: more than just a typical dessert<\/h2>\n

This traditional sweet, typical of Catalonia, Valencia and other Mediterranean regions, symbolises the end of Lent and is one of the undisputed stars of Easter.<\/p>\n

Origin and meaning of the Easter Mona<\/h3>\n

The Mona de Pascua is a delicious traditional cake with a long history behind it. Originally, it was given from godparents to godchildren as a sign of affection and celebration after the Lenten abstinence. Over time, it has evolved in shape and decoration, but retains its festive essence. Today, making it at home with responsible ingredients is a beautiful way to honour that tradition.<\/p>\n

How to make a homemade Easter Mona with values<\/h2>\n

Here is a simple, fluffy and very tasty version. We use organic and fair trade products such as panela, icing sugar and AlterNativa3 mini chocolate drops.<\/p>\n

Ingredients you need for this recipe<\/h3>\n

Here is a simple checklist to help you get organised. Ideally, all ingredients should be at room temperature:<\/p>\n