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Caramelized Plantain Pancakes

Give your pancakes a sweet taste of the Caribbean, with this delicious & easy 20 minute recipe for Caramelized Plantain Pancakes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 pancakes
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: Jamaican

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 2 large plantains peeled & sliced
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

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  1. Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a small mixing bowl.
  2. Combine the egg, coconut milk, honey and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add in the dry ingredients, stir to combine, then add 1 tbsp melted butter.
  4. Combine well, then set aside.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tbsp butter.
  6. Toss the sliced plantains with the brown sugar.
  7. Add the plantains to the skillet and pan fry 4-6 minutes, or until the plantains have a nice brown caramelized color on all sides.
  8. Fold half of the caramelized plantains into the pancake batter.
  9. Move the remaining caramelized plantains to a small bowl and set aside.
  10. Place the skillet back on the stove over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp of butter.
  11. When melted, pour the pancake batter by ¼ cup into the skillet.
  12. Wait for the pancakes to be covered with small bubbles, then flip.
  13. Serve the pancakes with the remaining caramelized plantains over the top.
  14. Top with maple syrup if you’d like!

Nutrition Information

Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 162mg (7%) Potassium 446mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 710mg (14%) Vitamin C 8.5mg (9%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8pancakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% Daily Value*

Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 162mg 7%
Potassium 446mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 710mg 14%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 9%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.