Sweet Plantain Pancakes

Ingredients

• For the Pancakes:
• 2 ripe plantains (blackened skin preferred) 🍌
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1 tsp baking powder ✨
• 0.25 tsp salt 🧂
• 1 tbsp sugar 🍯
• 2 large eggs 🥚
• 0.5 cup milk (or plant-based alternative) 🥛
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
• 1 tbsp butter (for cooking) 🧈
• Optional Toppings:
• Butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit 🍓🍯

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the Plantains
2. 21️⃣ Mash the Plantains – Peel and mash the ripe plantains in a large bowl until smooth. 🍌✨
3. 32️⃣ Add the Wet Ingredients – Mix in the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined. 🥛🌿
4. 4Combine Dry Ingredients
5. 53️⃣ Whisk the Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. 🌾✨
6. 6Make the Batter
7. 74️⃣ Combine Wet and Dry – Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the plantain mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix. The batter will be thick. 🍌✨
8. 8Cook the Pancakes
9. 95️⃣ Heat the Skillet – Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Melt a bit of butter to coat the surface. 🧈🔥
10. 106️⃣ Cook Until Golden – Spoon batter onto the skillet (about ¼ cup per pancake). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked through. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. 🥞✨
11. 11Serve & Enjoy
12. 127️⃣ Plate the Pancakes – Stack the sweet plantain pancakes on a plate. Top with butter, syrup, or fresh fruit as desired. Serve hot and enjoy the delicious combination of plantains and pancakes! 🍓🍯🔥