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, 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.
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
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Plantain Pancake
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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.
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Austin says
This is one of the best recipes av come across
Imma says
Glad you love it, Austin!
Lynne says
This recipe is amazing. I freeze them and take them to work with blueberries and maple syrup! This is my go to recipe for crepes.
Imma says
Wonderful! Thank you so much, Lynne :)! Stay tuned for more amazing recipes:)
Lynette says
I enjoy the texture, flavor. I didn’t add the sugar and I’m glad I didn’t because it was naturally sweet. Add blueberries and whipping cream… and you have delightful crepes.
Imma says
Sounds great. Happy to hear your story and skillful customization. Stay tuned and enjoy more amazing recipes!
Karina says
I love this recipe
Allen Mitchell says
Do you have a recept for coconut sauce? If so please email it to me .
Faye peder says
Hey I’m going to make these and freeze a lot of them. I was given a big box of plantains. I would like to use your coconut sauce, could you email me the recipe please.
Mimi says
am surely gonna try it this weekend
imma africanbites says
Yes, please. Let me know how it turned out for you. Enjoy your weekend!
Kasiva says
I tried the recipe but with overripe matoke. It was very soft and tasty…
Amy Palmer says
I’ve made these many times and they are always so delicious. Could you share the coconut sauce recipe
ImmaculateBites says
Sure . 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk, ¼- 1/2 cup sugar (adjustable to taste), a pinch of salt, ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions: In a saucepan, whisk together coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the sauce slightly thickens (about 5-7 minutes). For a thicker sauce, you can whisk in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in a little coconut milk before heating. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and lime zest if desired. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Drizzle over pancakes and enjoy!
Lilliane Sleek Ukoha says
I like the look of this. And since i love plantain so much (ripe), I’m sure i’ll try this myself. Thank you!
Elimian Jennifer says
This is amazing I will definitely try it out
ImmaculateBites says
Thanks
Johnny K. says
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!
Jasmine says
Can this be done with coconut flour ?
ImmaculateBites says
Sorry I haven’t tried it using coconut flour – so can’t say for sure.