Sweet Plantain and Queso Fresco Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 ripe sweet plantains 🍌 (peeled and mashed)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp brown sugar 🍯
• 0.25 tsp salt 🧂
• 0.5 tsp cinnamon 🌰
• 1 cup milk (or oat milk for a twist) 🥛
• 1 egg 🥚
• 0.5 cup queso fresco, crumbled 🧀
• 1 tbsp butter or oil for cooking 🧈
• Optional toppings: extra queso fresco, maple syrup 🍁, or a drizzle of crema

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, mash the ripe plantains until smooth.
2. 2Add the milk and egg to the plantains and whisk until fully combined.
3. 3In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
4. 4Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients to create a smooth batter.
5. 5Fold in the crumbled queso fresco 🧀—don’t overmix!
6. 6Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter or oil.
7. 7Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
8. 8Serve warm with extra queso fresco, maple syrup, or a touch of crema. 🍯🧀