Plantain Pancakes with Mango Sauce

Prep 5 min
Total 1 hr 15 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 20

Plantain pancakes are an excellent option if you’re looking for a different kind of breakfast. They look and have the same consistency of a traditional pancake but the taste is very different. Plantains have a very characteristic taste, and adding a sweet and tangy fresh mango sauce makes for a great combination. Try them and let us know what you think. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

For the pancakes

ripe plantains, peeled and cut into thick slices

eggs

1/8

teaspoon salt

tablespoons vegetable oil

tablespoons vanilla extract

tablespoons Bisquick™ Original pancake and baking mix

Butter, to taste

For the mango sauce

ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into large pieces

tablespoons lemon juice

Mint leaves, to decorate (optional)

Directions

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1

For the pancakes: In a blender, process plantains, eggs, salt, oil, vanilla extract and Bisquick™. Blend until smooth.
2

Heat a large frying pan on medium heat. To speed up the process, try to use a frying pan or griddle that’s large enough to fit 2 or 3 pancakes that are about 4 inches in diameter.
3

Spread a little butter and pour the batter, repeat until you have 2 or 3 on the pan.
4

Let cook for 3 minutes and flip when golden. Let cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes and then move to a plate.
5

Repeat until have used all the batter.
6

For the mango sauce: Blend mangoes and lemon juice in the blender. If the mangoes are not too sweet, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of sugar.
7

Decorate with a few mint leaves, if desired.
8

Serve pancakes warm and covered in mango sauce.

Expert Tips

Make sure to use ripe plantains.
For a different flavor, use almond extract instead of vanilla.
You can use different kinds of fresh mango or canned mangoes if you can’t find fresh ones.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

Plantain pancakes are an excellent option if you’re looking for a different kind of breakfast. They look and have the same consistency of a traditional pancake but the taste is very different. Plantains have a very characteristic taste, and adding a sweet and tangy fresh mango sauce makes for a great combination. Try them and let us know what you think.