Plantain Pancakes- Rich, tender, & delicious Soft, Tender, Rich Plantain Pancakes, like pancakes but with a sweet plantain taste. Good for Breakfast or make it for dessert with coconut sauce.
Have you tried one of those 2 ingredient banana recipes? When I heard about the trend of two ingredient banana pancakes, I just had to jump onboard and do a taste test. Sad to say it’s not my thing.
Decided to do the same with plantains since plantains contain more starch. I loved the full plantain flavor and the soft interior.
But still not sold.
You may not want to take my word for it. I am not a fan of flourless, sugar and dairy free pancakes.
The two- ingredient plantain pancake just doesn’t taste like pancakes. No they don’t! So if you are expecting a pancake you will be painfully disappointed.
If you are feeling adventurous give it a try and tell me what you think.
This here is my variation of plantain pancake made with flour, eggs, milk, overly ripe plantain, butter and nutmeg. Simply delicious and satisfying. Good enough to make me want to get some extra plantains when am at the grocery store.
These come together quickly with a blender. Blend the plantains until puree and then add the rest of the ingredients. Let it rest and you are on your way to a tasty breakfast.
Want a scrumptious dessert? Top with Coconut sauce and you will be glad you did.
Enjoy!!!
Watch How to Make It
- 2 medium overly ripe plantains 1 cup puree
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2/3- cup milk
- 3/4 cup water (add more if too thick)
- ¼ cup sugar adjust to taste
- 5 eggs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1- teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 -1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup oil optional
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Cut up peeled plantains. Add to blender and blend until puree. You may do so with a potato masher. Then add the rest of the ingredients and pulse several times until all the ingredients have thoroughly mixed. Scrape the sides if need be and do one last pulse.
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Let the batter rest for about 30 mins or more in the refrigerator or overnight.
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Heat a skillet or a non stick frying pan then lightly coat the hot pan with vegetable oil, cooking spray, or clarified butter. Then pour about a ½ cup of batter depending on your fry pan or skillet. Tilt pan so the batter spreads across the bottom of the pan. Cook the pancake for about 1 minute on each side, or until the bottom is light brown.
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Serve hot with coconut sauce, cinnamon sugar, powder sugar or syrup.
Jess_USVI says
1 Jun, 2019 at 11:58 amThese are a perfect crepe-like plantain pancake. I served them with guava sauce and a dusting of cinnamon-sugar. Delicious!
Suzy laku says
5 Feb, 2019 at 9:01 amThanks so much. I am loving these pancakes. I am making them for the second time now. But this time I am following the exact recipe.
Bobby Lewis says
7 Sep, 2018 at 5:55 amI am going to give this a go, but make it with vegan substitute ingredients. I am looking forward to trying this!
ImmaculateBites says
9 Sep, 2018 at 6:20 amCan wait to hear how it works out for you. Thanks
Diana says
27 May, 2019 at 11:33 amLooking so good!can I use almond milk.
imma africanbites says
27 May, 2019 at 6:01 pmThank you. Yes, you can.
Ade says
30 Jun, 2018 at 1:07 amHello Imma, very good job you are doing. I Just tried your plaintain pancake recipe. It sure taste nice but i fan into trouble while making it. I discovered that each time i try to flip over the undone side, the batter spills all’ over the pan. Thus leaving me with a moist and mashed pancake. The look also was not fine. I couldnt even get a flat surface or a nice shape. Please Can you let me know what i can do next time to avoid this. Thanks
Kaffie says
14 Feb, 2019 at 6:18 amWhat you are describing can happen any time you try to cook any type of pancake. Here are some strategies to try:
Make sure the pan is not too hot. Otherwise, the bottom will be very brown before the pancake is ready to flip.
Make smaller pancakes, ones that fit on your thin pancake flipper. Don’t try to cook too many at once.
WAIT UNTIL BUBBLES APPEAR before trying to flip. This means that air is cooking the inside. The edges should be solid and the middle not too gooey.
Once you gently loosen the edges (with the thinnest egg turner you have), slip the egg turner under the pancake WITH ONE QUICK PUSH, then quickly flip the pancake. If the spot where it was looks brown, move it to a new one.
Store the cooked cakes between paper layers as they come off the griddle, so that they won’t stick together. Use paper towels to absorb extra grease at first, then waxed paper for storage in the refrigerator, assuming you have any left!
Nicole says
20 Mar, 2018 at 11:46 amSo yummy! The recipe was a bit confusing as I wasnt sure what “add all of the ingredients “included. I almost left out the butter!
The texture I would like to be a bit drier so I can get it off the pan easier. Any suggestions?
ImmaculateBites says
24 Mar, 2018 at 7:41 amLess butter would make it drier. Also you can use a spray to help get it off the pan .
Trina says
9 Mar, 2018 at 4:40 pmI love these always wonder kow to make them, I have them all the time in Las Vegas me and my Husband Yummy in my Tummy Thanks!!!
Steph says
26 Dec, 2017 at 4:11 amHi Imma! I made these for my family for our Christmas breakfast and I wanted to let you know I really loved your recipe. I’m completely new to African cuisine, but this was a great first step for me since pancakes are familiar territory for me. I didn’t make any coconut sauce to go with it but since I had coconut sugar and coconut water on hand I substituted these for the normal sugar/water so I could still get the coconut flavour. I’m looking forward to trying more recipes from your site 🙂
ImmaculateBites says
27 Dec, 2017 at 7:02 amYou are in for a treat Steph! Glad to hear it worked out well for you. Can’t wait to hear which ones you try out next. Wishing you all the best of 2018.
cinderellla says
22 Dec, 2017 at 1:00 pmHi. I have this plantain just lying around in the kitchen. I’ll definitely like to try this, but my blender is bad. Can I mash it spoon?
ImmaculateBites says
23 Dec, 2017 at 5:49 pmYes you can.
Krs m says
10 Jun, 2017 at 5:20 amI tried these today, so easy to make and delicious. I used raw coconut sugar in mine.loved the taste
ImmaculateBites says
10 Jun, 2017 at 5:04 pmAwesome! Glad you liked it
Winnie says
21 May, 2017 at 7:32 amI made this today for our Sunday brunch and it was nothing short of amazing. Even my husband who is very choosy when it comes to loved it too. This recipe is definitely a keeper. Thank you!
ImmaculateBites says
22 May, 2017 at 11:17 amYAY! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Sumbo says
24 Feb, 2017 at 3:18 amPlease why do you have to let it rest for a while before frying?
ImmaculateBites says
24 Feb, 2017 at 11:20 amIt helps make it tender . You can try both ways and see which one you prefer.
Isimeme says
15 Feb, 2017 at 3:04 amI made these plantain pancakes for breakfast this morning and it was a hit! My husband wolfed down three pancakes in quick succession – And he does not like plantain- AT. ALL!!! Its his least favorite food, he’ll avoid it altogether if he can. He enjoyed the pancakes so much I didn’t have the heart to tell him what was in it. Ssssh! It will be our little secret! The pancakes were soft and sweet! The nutmeg made my kitchen smell delicious. I omitted the vanilla (I forgot to add it) and used the pureed plantain straightaway without allowing it rest. The end result was delicious all the same. This recipe is keeper! I will be repeating it again soon. Thank you
ImmaculateBites says
16 Feb, 2017 at 8:20 amOH WOW! same thing happened with my son. The first time I made them- you just can’t tell. My lips are sealed. It’s going to be our little secret. Thanks for letting me know Isimeme!
Carol brown says
28 Aug, 2016 at 1:55 pmDo you have the recipe for coconut sauce?
Thank you.
ImmaculateBites says
29 Aug, 2016 at 1:54 pmCheck it out here. https://www.africanbites.com/vitumbarice-pancakes/
rachael says
10 Jul, 2016 at 8:03 amHave you tried using green plantains? I just discovered this recipe and I’m hooked.
1 large green plantain
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tbs coconut oil
pinch of baking powder (I’m sure baking soda would work just as well)
pinch of salt
I just blend everything together until the batter is nice and smooth. These come out amazingly light and fluffy. I’m not really a huge fan of banana-egg pancakes either, but using unripe plantains seems to be the secret. They taste great with lots of honey (and butter!).
ImmaculateBites says
12 Jul, 2016 at 8:23 pmNo, I haven’t .Will have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing Rachael
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
10 Jul, 2016 at 12:59 amI have made the thick american style plantain pancakes not the thin ones yet. On my too do list. Looks great.
ImmaculateBites says
12 Jul, 2016 at 8:22 pmThanks Bintu!
FoodieG says
8 Jul, 2016 at 12:44 pmLooks amazingly delicious!! Can’t wait to try this one. I recently tried the 2 ingredient banana pancake and was sadly disappointed because it mainly tasted more like eggs. I’ll give this one a shot.
ImmaculateBites says
9 Jul, 2016 at 5:41 amAgree with the two ingredient pancakes. Hope this is more to your liking .Do let me know how it works out for you. Thanks
Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery says
8 Jul, 2016 at 10:40 amI love plantains but I never thought about putting them in pancakes. I’m definitely going to give this a try as a dessert — I’m thinking caramelizing the plantains with a little brown sugar first, then serving with some fresh mango, shredded coconut, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
ImmaculateBites says
9 Jul, 2016 at 5:42 amNice touch Julie.
Aish Padihari says
8 Jul, 2016 at 10:15 amWow! Now this is something new. Will try.
Ksenia @ At the Immigrant's Table says
8 Jul, 2016 at 9:33 amI love plantains in general, and plantain pancakes in particular. However, due to dietary restrictions I can’t eat gluten; I will try making this with a small portion of coconut flour, to see if it’ll work. Thank you for sharing this unique recipe!
Lucy says
8 Jul, 2016 at 9:10 amWhen I was in high school, we used to go get delicious crepes after class. These plantain pancakes remind me of those crepes! They look so light and sweet–perfect for a special occasion breakfast. I can’t wait to try them out!
ImmaculateBites says
9 Jul, 2016 at 5:42 amThey sure are a special treat.
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
8 Jul, 2016 at 8:53 amThese pancakes look absolutely delicious!