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Plantain Flour

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Author: Imma Published:4/28/2015Updated:4/02/2021
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Homemade Plantain Flour – Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Paleo. 100% healthier flour – No preservatives or allergens involved.


Plantain Flour

 I didn’t just set out to make plantain flour, it just so happened that a couple of the recipes I wanted to make required plantain flour. So I decided to make a post out of it.

Plantain flour can be made easily at home and there are very negligible differences between the store-bought brand and homemade variety. It contains fewer calories than flour and is high in fiber which makes you feel fuller than regular flour.

 By the way, do you know this is the time to make it, without cranking up your oven or using a high priced dehydrator? (Can’t afford another gadget). The sunshine does all the work for you.

Ain’t that nice!

Plantain Flour

This is what you need fresh green plantains- No, ripe plantains will not make the cut.

 Plantain Flour

Peel them and slice very thinly, use a Mandolin if possible –with a mandolin it only takes me 15 minutes or less to slice 10 plantains. Easy eh! 2-3 plantains makes about a cup of flour.

Then you place plantains in a single layer on a cookie sheet, or any object with flat surface that you can leave outside. Layering is my least favorite part, so I bribed my sous chef ( my 6 year old son) extra computer time to spread it out. He loves doing it, plus he gets extra computer time. Win win for the both of us.

 Plantain Flour

Leave it outside for about 3-5 days, for it to really get dry.

When plantains have reached desired dryness, blend in a food processor or coffee grinder. I like the coffee grinder, it does a better job. However, with a coffee grinder I can only do a little at a time. You can’t win here.

Store in an airtight container and start cooking. 

Enjoy!!!

 

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Plantain Flour

Homemade Plantain Flour – Gluten Free, Grain Free and Paleo100% Healthier plantains flour – No preservatives or allergens involve .
5 from 1 vote
Prep: 45 mins
Total: 45 mins
Fusion

Ingredients

  • Green plantains

Instructions

  • Slice the plantains thinly with the help of slicer/ mandolin for consistent results. Or you may use a sharp knife and still with good results.
  • Spread out sliced plantains in a single layer on large baking pan, sheet or flat surface
  • Let it dry for about 3-5 days, be sure to turn it on the other side after about a day to lessen the drying time.
  • Remove and place in food processor or coffee blender- blend in batches until all the dried plantains are finished. If the flour is not fine enough – you may use a sieve to filter out the grainy part. If you use a coffee grinder you do not have to go through this process
Author: Imma
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Fusion
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  1. Joan lewis says

    Posted on 11/10 at 2:53PM

    Instead of slicing can I put the cut plantains with minimal water into a blender?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/13 at 7:38AM

      It won’t work if you want to dry it. However, if you’re going to use it right away, reduce the amount of liquid in the recipe by at least the amount of water added the plantains. You may have to play around with the other ingredients to get the right texture.

      Reply
  2. Gabie Frank says

    Posted on 11/1 at 1:04PM

    Hi, I literally just stumble on your post. I’d love to try some of your recipes. I wanted to try something new with different ingredients, but I am yet to see anyone using plantain flour for something other than Amala, please let me know of any fun ideas like pancakes or something.

    Reply
    • Imma Adamu says

      Posted on 11/2 at 10:27PM

      Hi Gabbie!
      You can surely try this: https://www.africanbites.com/?s=pancake
      Happy cooking!

      Reply
  3. Adenike Odunuga says

    Posted on 12/20 at 7:55AM

    Thanks for the article. I want to produce plantain flour commercially. However, uninterrupted electricity supply is not guaranteed in my country. How do I dry in the sun for three to five days? What if the sun is not consistent?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/22 at 6:56AM

      Sorry I don’t do this for commercial purposes. I would do be able to offer you any suggestions , asides for drying it out when the sky is clear.

      Reply
  4. CHERYL-ANNE says

    Posted on 11/5 at 12:41PM

    I’ve got a dehydrator. What temperature would you suggest that I set it at to dehydrate green bananas?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/6 at 3:13AM

      About 130- 135 Degrees F. For about 7-8 hours , or until plantains is dried.

      Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/6 at 3:13AM

      About 130- 135 Degrees F. For about 7-8 hours , or until plantains is dried.

      Reply
  5. Sasa Igori says

    Posted on 10/12 at 7:06PM

    Thanks..

    Reply
  6. Ngwa Declan says

    Posted on 4/14 at 1:33AM

    Hello I am a farmer doing plantain agriculture. I produce plantain in large quantities. I’ll love to partner with anyone or enterprise to produce plantain flour, animal feed etc

    Reply
    • edu Adams says

      Posted on 8/1 at 1:19PM

      Hello Ngwa .
      I will like to partner with you, if our location permit.
      Please where is your country of resilence?
      Best regards
      Edu Adams

      Reply
      • Abimbola pelumj says

        Posted on 6/27 at 2:22PM

        Hello,I’ll like to partner with you please,can u pls drop your phone number

    • Chichi says

      Posted on 8/28 at 12:23AM

      Can I have your number

      Reply
    • Sasa Igori says

      Posted on 10/12 at 7:09PM

      I am interested

      Reply
    • Anthony Nnorom says

      Posted on 5/5 at 6:29AM

      Would like to Partner with you

      Reply
    • Tolulope Esther says

      Posted on 5/11 at 7:45AM

      I hope it’s not too late, I will like to partner with you……

      I’m into plantain flour processing and sales

      Reply
      • Ojo Samuel says

        Posted on 7/21 at 9:02PM

        Tolu
        Good morning, kindly give me your phone and email. Thank you

    • Uk says

      Posted on 5/20 at 3:28PM

      Hello, which country do you reside? I would love to partner with you

      Reply
    • Juliet says

      Posted on 8/7 at 3:40AM

      I am interested. How can I contact you?

      Reply
    • miniques says

      Posted on 8/26 at 12:04PM

      I will like to partner with you

      Reply
  7. Mildred Williams says

    Posted on 5/8 at 1:43PM

    How do I make fufu out of the plantain flour?

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 5/8 at 7:23PM

      Hi, Mildred. My apolohies, but I haven’t tried using this flour for fufu.

      Reply
    • Ngwa Elvis says

      Posted on 11/5 at 9:56PM

      You prepare it like you do for corn flour , u know flour get to make bubbles in hot water,so it’s advisable to Mix a reasonable quantity with cold water before using hot water

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 11/7 at 4:32AM

        Thanks for your input .

  8. Didina Gnagnide Angorinie says

    Posted on 4/19 at 9:54AM

    I just used storebought plantain flour to make plain pancakes, I think it holds much promises for my next experiments: cookies, muffins and creams. And now I know there’s a way to make it at home, that’s good!
    (ps: I think of a banana peanut pancake made with plantain flour and topped with caramel syrup. I’M ON A DIET )

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 4/19 at 10:23AM

      Hahaha!!! You sure are having fun for someone who is on a diet.

      Reply
      • Didina Gnagnide Angorinie says

        Posted on 4/19 at 1:00PM

        Well it’s my family who’s eating what I make lol…It’s chicken breast and green beans time for me. But thinkering in the kitchen is so much fun to me, I can’t give it up.

        (I’m on a diet because of thyroid issues and man, it sucks, especially as a wannabe chef)

  9. Odie Vernon says

    Posted on 2/23 at 6:34AM

    Are There Any (1)Preservatives (2) Flavor In Plantain Flour?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 2/23 at 7:40AM

      It depends on the brand. My guest is that most of them do have preservatives in it. With homemade you control what goes into it.

      Reply
      • Joy says

        Posted on 10/31 at 9:07PM

        Can I make this at home and sell.

      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 11/1 at 4:50AM

        You sure can. All the best!

  10. tobi says

    Posted on 4/14 at 5:11PM

    Can it be used to bake?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 4/15 at 7:30PM

      It depends on the recipe. But has to be together with other gluten flours.

      Reply
  11. Dunori says

    Posted on 4/11 at 11:16AM

    Can it be used the same way as gari – just add water?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 4/12 at 5:30AM

      No, you have to cook this .

      Reply
  12. African Kaya-Wangeci says

    Posted on 2/8 at 9:21PM

    5 days!!! OMG that’s such a long time. wondering if it would work if I put them in the oven on very low heat. I must try this though.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 2/9 at 7:57AM

      That’s how some people make them. It will be just fine .

      Reply
  13. Gladys Cineas says

    Posted on 7/5 at 4:52PM

    What is the use of plantain flour.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 7/6 at 8:59AM

      Plantain flour is used to make a variety of dishes- both savory and sweet.

      Reply
      • Ojo Samuel says

        Posted on 7/21 at 9:06PM

        Please what are other dishes we can make from plantain flour?

      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 7/22 at 6:02PM

        You can make fufu with it, pancakes etc

  14. grace says

    Posted on 5/3 at 3:46PM

    Plaintain flower is my favourite food, I will try your tips at home

    Reply
  15. Charlene @ That Girl Cooks Healthy says

    Posted on 4/29 at 12:04PM

    5 stars
    You know I’m all about using gluten free flour, so this one is right up my street. I’m adding this to Pinterest too.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 4/29 at 12:38PM

      Charlene, thanks for pinning!

      Reply

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