Plantain Banana in Syrup (Minatamis na Saging)

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    468 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Filipino

Plantain Banana in Syrup (Minatamis na Saging)

This Minatamis na Saging is so easy to make requiring only 3 basic ingredients, plantain banana, brown sugar, and water.  It is a delicious and healthier option for dessert or snack that can be made fancier by just adding crushed ice, milk, and tapioca pearls.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 pieces plantain banana (Saging na Saba) - each one cut into 3 parts diagonally
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1 cup cooked tapioca pearls (sago) (optional)
  • 1 can evaporated milk (optional)
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Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, heat water until it boils. Add sugar and salt, stirring continuously until completely dissolved.
  2. Add vanilla extract. Bring to boil then lower heat to medium. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the plantain bananas and cover. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes until bananas are tender and syrup has thickened. 
  4. Add the tapioca pearls before and remove from heat. Let it cool down to room temperature or chill before serving.
  5. Add ice (cubes or crushed) and evaporated milk to each serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 468kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 96g (32%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 259mg (11%) Potassium 341mg (10%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 63g (126%) Vitamin A 210IU (4%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 287mg (29%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 468 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 468kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 96g 32%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 259mg 11%
Potassium 341mg 7%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 63g 126%
Vitamin A 210IU 4%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 287mg 29%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

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

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