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Healthy plantain pancake gluten-free breakfast recipe

Plantain Pancake – A Healthy and Delicious Twist on Breakfast


  • Author: Lidia Bellacci
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 pancakes 1x

Description

Fluffy, naturally sweet pancakes made with ripe plantains—perfect for a gluten-free and refined sugar-free breakfast or snack.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ripe plantains, peeled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Butter or coconut oil for cooking

Instructions

  • 1. In a blender or food processor, combine plantains, eggs, milk, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
  • 2. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or coconut oil.
  • 3. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
  • 4. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and the edges look set, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden.
  • 5. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
  • 6. Serve warm with honey, maple syrup, or fresh fruit.

Notes

  • The riper the plantains, the sweeter the pancakes will be.
  • For a protein boost, add 1 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter to the batter.
  • These pancakes are naturally gluten-free.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in a skillet or toaster.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Caribbean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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