Plantain Pancakes
Plantain pancakes – These are ultimate comfort food made from plantains and a few other ingredients. They are very light and tender almost like the French crepes. However, the process involved in making these pancakes are not as intimidating as that of the French crepes.

- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 Plantain (large ripe or overripe)
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 Cup Flour
- 1 Tbsp butter (or oil)
- 1/4 Tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 Tsp baking powder
- 2 Tbsp Milk (about 2 to 4 Tbsp milk)
- 1/8 Tsp Salt
Instructions
- 1
Peel the plantain and cut them into slices or little chunks. Place the slices in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- 2
Add all the other ingredients and blend until smooth and lump free
- 3
Heat a skillet/frying pan on a medium heat. Brush with a little bit of oil and once it becomes hot, pour the batter about a quarter cup at a time.
- 4
Let it cook for few seconds to a minute until it begins to hold up just like the regular pancake
- 5
Flip to the other side and cook for few more seconds
- 6
Repeat the process with the remaining batter
- 7
Serve with honey, maple syrup or whatever topping you prefer. Enjoy!