African plantain pancakes are rich, tender, and deliciously soft. Similar to crepes, but with a sweeter plantain taste. Coconut and chocolate sauce make them even better for a breakfast or dessert treat.
Have you tried that 2-ingredient banana recipe? When I heard about the trend, I had to jump on board and do a taste test. Sad to say, it’s not my thing.
Decided to do the same with plantains since they contain more starch. I loved the full plantain flavor and the soft interior. I’m just not a fan of flourless, sugar-free, and dairy-free pancakes, but if your dietary requirements call for them, enjoy!
Making Crepes With Plantains
This is my variation of plantain pancakes made with flour, eggs, milk, overripe plantains, butter, and nutmeg. Simply delicious and satisfying, and good enough to make me want to get extra plantains when I’m at the grocery store.
The ingredients come together quickly in a blender. Let it rest, and you are on your way to a tasty breakfast. Top with coconut sauce for an easy dessert, and you’ll be glad you did.
How to Make Plantain Pancakes
- Puree the peeled and chopped plantains in a blender. (Photos 1-2)
- Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Let the batter rest for about 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator. (Photos 3-5)
- Heat a skillet or a non-stick frying pan lightly coated with oil or ghee, and pour in about a ½ cup of batter, depending on the size of your fry pan or skillet.
- Tilt the pan so the batter spreads across the bottom. Cook each pancake for about a minute on each side until lightly browned. (Photos 6-7)
- Serve hot with chocolate sauce, coconut sauce, cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, or maple syrup. Enjoy!!! (Photo 8)
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Please don’t skip the 30-minute resting part because it allows flavor to develop and the flour to completely hydrate.
- Swirling the pan in a circular motion will spread the batter out more evenly.
- Try to use the same amount of batter for each pancake and keep the finished ones warm while you cook the rest.
- For an easy coconut sauce: simmer 1 cup of coconut milk, ½ cup of brown sugar, and 2 ounces of butter until everything melts and starts bubbling (2-5 minutes).
How to Use Plantain Crepes
Crepe cake with a plantain flair is incredible, but you can also fill these pancakes with fruit dip or caramel sauce. And crepe suzettes with banana flavor are amazing.
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Watch How to Make It
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This blog post was originally published in July 2016 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and a video.
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