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Plantain Pancake

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Author: Imma Published:7/08/2016Updated:4/02/2021
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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.

Plantain Pancake

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, I was 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 pancakes 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.

Plantain Pancake

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.

Plantain pancake

Want a scrumptious dessert? Top with Coconut sauce and you will be glad you did.

Enjoy!!!

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Plantain Pancake

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.
4.81 from 21 votes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 35 mins
African
Servings 4 -5

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Let the batter rest for about 30 mins or more in the refrigerator or overnight.
  • 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.
  • Serve hot with coconut sauce, cinnamon sugar, powder sugar or syrup.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 398kcal (20%)| Carbohydrates: 43g (14%)| Protein: 9g (18%)| Fat: 22g (34%)| Saturated Fat: 12g (75%)| Cholesterol: 249mg (83%)| Sodium: 236mg (10%)| Potassium: 576mg (16%)| Fiber: 2g (8%)| Sugar: 28g (31%)| Vitamin A: 1845IU (37%)| Vitamin C: 16.5mg (20%)| Calcium: 84mg (8%)| Iron: 1.5mg (8%)
Author: Imma
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: African
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Nutrition Facts
Plantain Pancake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 249mg83%
Sodium 236mg10%
Potassium 576mg16%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 28g31%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 1845IU37%
Vitamin C 16.5mg20%
Calcium 84mg8%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Karina says

    Posted on 2/17 at 8:13PM

    5 stars
    I love this recipe

    Reply
  2. Allen Mitchell says

    Posted on 2/7 at 1:37PM

    Do you have a recept for coconut sauce? If so please email it to me .

    Reply
  3. Mimi says

    Posted on 2/5 at 8:37AM

    am surely gonna try it this weekend

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 2/5 at 12:46PM

      Yes, please. Let me know how it turned out for you. Enjoy your weekend!

      Reply
  4. Kasiva says

    Posted on 4/16 at 9:43PM

    4 stars
    I tried the recipe but with overripe matoke. It was very soft and tasty…

    Reply
  5. Lilliane Sleek Ukoha says

    Posted on 4/2 at 8:22AM

    5 stars
    I like the look of this. And since i love plantain so much (ripe), I’m sure i’ll try this myself. Thank you!

    Reply
  6. Elimian Jennifer says

    Posted on 1/19 at 4:17PM

    This is amazing I will definitely try it out

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 1/20 at 8:49PM

      Thanks

      Reply
  7. Johnny K. says

    Posted on 1/6 at 6:01AM

    I find myself constantly returning to this site for great interesting meatless recipes that I would never have heard of or thought to try otherwise. Thanks from Minneapolis!

    Reply
  8. Jasmine says

    Posted on 11/25 at 7:29PM

    Can this be done with coconut flour ?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/26 at 3:59AM

      Sorry I haven’t tried it using coconut flour – so can’t say for sure.

      Reply
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