How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Plantains
Warm plantains with cinnamon sugar—simple, comforting, and just like the ones from my childhood
Equipment
- nonstick skillet
Ingredients
- 1 ripe plantain black spots or fully black is perfect
- 1 tablespoon butter plus more if needed
- 1 teaspoon sugar for the pan
- 2 tablespoon sugar for dusting
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon or more according to taste
- Optional: Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.2 tablespoon sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon or more according to taste
- Peel the plantain, then slice it lengthwise into three even strips.1 ripe plantain
- Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.1 tablespoon butter
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar over the melted butter and add the plantain slices in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and softened.1 teaspoon sugar
- Remove from the pan and immediately sprinkle or dip into the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Optional but recommended: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.Optional: Vanilla ice cream
Notes
The riper the plantain, the sweeter and softer it will be—look for mostly black skin.
Adjust the sugar and cinnamon to your taste. This recipe is flexible and forgiving!
Nutrition
Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1186IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.5mg
