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Season 02 - Breakfast / S02B18

Plantain Pancakes with Cinnamon Butter

Prep: 10 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Total Time: 25 minCook: 15 min | Total Time: 25 minTotal: 25 min

Story

Don Luis mashed a perfectly ripe plantain, its sweet aroma filling the kitchen. 🍌✨ Plantains,” he said, “are a breakfast treasure. Soft, naturally sweet, and perfect for pancakes!” He whisked a cinnamon-infused butter, knowing it would melt beautifully over the warm pancakes. This dish is a comforting blend of sweet plantains, warm spices, and golden, fluffy goodness. 🥞🔥

Ingredients

  • For the Plantain Pancakes:
  • 1 large ripe plantain, mashed 🍌
  • 2 large eggs 🥚
  • 0.5 cup milk (or coconut milk for extra flavor) 🥛
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour (or oat flour for a gluten-free version) 🌾
  • 1 tsp baking powder 🥄
  • 0.25 tsp salt 🧂
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup 🍯
  • 1 tbsp melted butter 🧈
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon 🌿
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 🥥
  • For the Cinnamon Butter:
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened 🧈
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon 🌿
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar 🍯

Instructions

  1. 11️⃣ Mash the Plantain
  2. 2In a bowl, mash the ripe plantain until smooth. 🍌✨
  3. 32️⃣ Make the Batter
  4. 4In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter. Stir in mashed plantain. Slowly mix in flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until fully combined. 🥣🔥
  5. 53️⃣ Cook the Pancakes
  6. 6Heat a buttered griddle or pan over medium heat. Pour in ¼ cup of batter per pancake, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. 🥞✨
  7. 74️⃣ Make the Cinnamon Butter
  8. 8In a small bowl, mix softened butter, cinnamon, and honey until creamy. 🧈🌿
  9. 95️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
  10. 10Stack the warm plantain pancakes, top with cinnamon butter, and drizzle with honey or maple syrup. 🍯🔥
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