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Coconut Sugar Caramelized Plantains

5-ingredient, 15-minute coconut sugar caramelized plantains! Refined sugar-free, vegan, gluten-free, and so delicious.
Author Minimalist Baker
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Skillet piled high with Coconut Sugar Caramelized Plantains and coconut whipped cream
4.91 from 21 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Course Dessert
Cuisine Caribbean-Inspired, Gluten-Free, Latin-Inspired, Vegan, West African-Inspired
Freezer Friendly No
Does it keep? 3-4 Days

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe plantains (tender to the touch and yellow going on brown)
  • 3 Tbsp coconut sugar (or sub cane sugar)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1-2 Tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil)
  • Coconut Whipped Cream (optional // for topping)
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Instructions

  • Heat a large cast iron or metal skillet over medium-high heat and chop your plantains in 1/2 inch slices.
  • Add to a mixing bowl and toss with coconut sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  • Once the skillet is hot, add coconut oil and only as many plantains as will fit comfortably in the pan without crowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned and caramelized.
  • Serve warm with dairy-free ice cream or coconut whipped cream. Best when fresh, though leftovers will keep in the fridge covered for a few days.

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Notes

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without coconut whipped cream.
*Recipe adapted from / inspired by Whole Foods.

Nutrition (1 of 4 servings)

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 227 Carbohydrates: 51 g Protein: 1.8 g Fat: 3.9 g Saturated Fat: 3.1 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 64 mg Fiber: 3.2 g Sugar: 29 g