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Torta de Plátano (Plantain Bread)

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Ripe plantains, which range from a deep yellow to a black color, are sweeter and more intense than ripe bananas. So when baking, it’s not necessary to use additional sweeteners. For an extra treat, try adding some nuts or chocolate chips.
Prep: 10 mins Cook: 40 mins Yield: 6-8 servings
Soy Free

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe (deep yellow to dark brown) plantains, peeled
  • ½ cup plant-based milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup chopped nuts or non-dairy chocolate chips (optional)
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Instructions

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. In a large bowl, mash ripe plantains. Add milk and vanilla and set aside.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nuts or chocolate chips (if using).
  • 4. Gently stir the flour mixture into the plantain mixture.
  • 5. Pour into an 8x8–inch parchment-lined baking dish.
  • 6. Bake for 35–40 minutes.

Cooking Tips

Cooking Tips

  • 1. For a gluten-free option, replace the whole wheat flour with oat flour.

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