OOOEY GOOEY SWEET FRIED PLANTAINS THE HEALTHY WAY
Aside from breakfast, they'd make for a yummy snack, the perfect dessert to curb your sweet tooth {perhaps served à la mode?!}, and even as a side dish at the dinner table - as typical in South American culture. Basically, you can't go wrong here!
Ingredients
- 3 plantains very ripe
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp date syrup swap for pure maple syrup if you'd like
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Unwrap your plantains
- Cut them into 1-inch coins or at an angle. Put them into a medium size bowl.
- In a small separate bowl, combine the vanilla, syrup, and brown sugar. Mix well.
- Pour you liquid mixture on top of sliced plantains. With a spatula, CAREFULLY coat the plantains with the mixture.
- Over medium heat, melt the coconut oil on the bottom of your pan.
- Add in your coated plantain slices. Every slice should be flat on the bottom of the pan. Cook for 4 minutes.
- Turn over plantain slices and cook for 4-5 minutes. They should be caramelized and sticky now!
- Take slices out of pan, let cool for 1-2 minutes and serve!