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    30+ Plantain Recipes from Breakfast to Dessert

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    Ever wondered what to do with plantains? I rounded up 30+ plantain recipes to showcase my favorite food and help you never run out of ideas!

    Every recipe is paleo and gluten free, and they range from breakfast and weeknight dinners to scrumptious desserts and quick side dishes.

    At first taste, plantains became an instant favorite of mine. I even wrote a whole post breaking down what plantains are and their benefits!

    But I can’t stop there. I scoured all my favorite blogs and put together a mega list of plantain recipes! No matter what meal you're cooking for or whether you have green plantains or riper yellow/black plantains, this list has recipes for you.

    I broke the list down by categories. Use the links below to jump to that category!

    Breakfast Plantain Recipes
    Entree Plantain Recipes
    Side Dish Plantain Recipes
    Dessert Plantain Recipes


    Breakfast Plantain Recipes

    The Best Plantain Pancakes (Nut Free) via Do You Even Paleo

    The Best Paleo Plantain Pancake Recipe | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    Fluffy and filling with just a handful of ingredients. These plantain pancakes rule!

    Plantain Coconut Pancakes (Nut Free) via The Healthy Foodie

    Paleo Coconut Plantain Pancakes by The Healthy Foodie

    Black plantains and coconut are an amazing match for this sweet breakfast treat.

    Savory Plantain Waffles (AIP, Nut Free) via Little Bites of Beauty

    Savory AIP Plantain Waffle Recipe by Little Bites of Beauty

    More of a waffle person? Little Bites of Beauty has some amazing Savory AIP Plantain Waffles to try!

    Plantain Drop Biscuits via Do You Even Paleo

    Paleo Plantain Drop Biscuits | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    Breakfast sandwiches are pretty awesome, aren't they? These drop biscuits are the perfect vehicle to breakfast sandwich heaven.

    Yellow Plantain Porridge (Nut free, Whole30, Vegan, Egg free) via That Girl Cooks Healthy

    Yellow Plantain Porridge Recipe by That Girl Cooks Healthy

    Kinda like cream of wheat, but WAY better because plantains are the base. You could top this porridge with nuts, dried fruit, coconut, or maple syrup!


    Plantain Entrees

    Flourless Plantain Empanadas (Nut Free, Egg Free) via Do You Even Paleo

    Flourless Paleo Plantain Empanadas | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    Single-ingredient plantain dough filled with a savory ground beef mixture. They reheat nicely and make a great on-the-go meal!

    Plantain Pizza Crust (Nut Free, Egg Free) via Fed and Fulfilled

    Paleo Plantain Pizza Crust Recipe by Fed and Fulfilled

    What could be better than a plantain pizza?! This would be a great base for a Cuban-inspired pie!

    Cod & Plantain Fritters via Do You Even Paleo

    Paleo Cod & Plantain Fritters | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    Savory flaky fish and sweet plantains make an AMAZING pair!

    Pork & Pineapple Bowls with Plantains, Coconut Cauliflower Rice, and Avocado Lime Mousse (Whole30, Nut Free) via 40 Aprons

    Whole30 Pork and Pineapple Bowl - image by Thriving on Paleo

    Seriously, does it get any better than a colorful bowl of nutritious food? This bowl is bound to be delicious!

    Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sliders with Plantain Buns (Nut free, Whole30) via Ana Ankeny

    Paleo Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sliders on Plantain Buns by Ana Ankeny

    With plantain buns and buffalo ranch chicken... Dang, this is good eating!

    Plantain & Olive Beef Bowls (Whole30, Nut Free, Egg Free) via Do You Even Paleo

    Plantain & Olive Beef Bowls | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    A simple, one skillet meal that's hearty and nourishing!

    Pork and Plantain Bowls (Whole30, Nut Free) via Real Simple Good

    Pork and Plantain Bowls by Real Simple Good

    Pork and plantains are simply a match made in heaven. These bowls could be dinner OR breakfast!

    Epic Paleo Burrito Bowl with Cauliflower Rice (Whole30, Nut free, Egg free) via Our Salty Kitchen

    Paleo Burrito Bowl by Our Salty Kitchen

    Give me a burrito bowl recipe, and I'm a happy girl! Plantains are a must have for this one.

    Plantain Fish Cakes with Mango Salsa (Whole30, Nut Free, Egg Free) via Whitty Paleo

    Plantain Fish Cakes with Mango Salsa by Whitty Paleo

    Fish, plantains, and mango salsa. This dish is perfect for summer!

    Plantain Gnocchi with Savory Short Ribs via Do You Even Paleo

    Paleo Plantain Gnocchi with Savory Short Ribs | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    When you've got comfort food on the brain, this is the recipe to reach for! Plantain gnocchi with rich, gravylicious short ribs.

    Spicy Cauliflower Rice Plantain Slaw Bowls (Whole30, Nut Free) via Paleo Gluten Free Eats

    Spicy Cauliflower Rice, Plantain, and Slaw Bowls by Paleo Gluten Free Eats

    This bowl recipe doesn't have meat, but you could easily add some pork or chicken to make it a spicy, filling meal.

    Plantain Buddha Bowl with Cilantro Avocado Sauce (Whole30, Nut free) via Grass Fed Salsa

    Plantain Buddha Bowls by Grass Fed Salsa

    Bowls are best for variety. Just look at all the colors and flavors packed into these Buddha bowls!


    Plantain Side Dish Recipes

    Mashed Plantains (Sweet & Savory) (Whole30, Nut Free, Egg Free) via Do You Even Paleo

    Mashed Plantains (Sweet or Savory) | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    Not sure what else to do with your plantains? Mash them! This recipe has instructions for both green and yellow/black plantains.

    Cuban Plantain Soup (Whole30, Nut Free, Egg Free) via Casablanca Cooks

    Cuban Plantain Soup by Casablanca Cooks

    Plantains make an amazing, hearty soup. Pair it with chicken for a full meal!

    Fluffy Plantain Buns (Nut Free, Egg Free) via The Curious Coconut

    AIP Plantain Buns by The Curious Coconut

    I'm dying to dig into one of these plantain buns! A warm bun with a smear of ghee sounds heavenly.

    Plantain Tortillas (Two Ways) via Do You Even Paleo

    Plantain Tortillas | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    Let's change up taco night! Make paleo plantain tortillas two different ways.

    Grilled Plantains (Nut Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian) via Real Simple Good

    Grilled Plantains by Real Simple Good

    A simple side dish during grilling season. Seriously, it doesn't get easier than grilled plantains!

    Tostones with Blender Mango Salsa (Whole30, Nut Free, Egg Free) via Do You Even Paleo

    Tostones with Blender Mango Salsa | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    You haven't truly experienced plantains until you've had tostones. For real!

    AIP Mango Sticky ‘Rice’ (AIP) via Bon AIPpetit

    AIP Mango Sticky Rice with Plantains by Bon AIPpetit

    This Mango Sticky "Rice" from Bon AIPpetit is the most creative recipe I've seen in a while. Spoiler: the "rice" is plantains!

    Plantain & Raisin Fritters with Date Caramel Dipping Sauce (Nut Free) via Do You Even Paleo

    Woman's hand dipping gluten free plantain & raisin fritter into date caramel sauce

    This savory little side dish is like a dense pancake, studded with raisins for a sweet flavor.

    Fried Plantains with Cinnamon and Sea Salt (Whole30, Nut Free, Egg Free) via All The Healthy Things

    Fried Plantains with Cinnamon and Sea Salt by All The Healthy Things

    Keep it simple with cinnamon and sea salt fried plantains. This might become your new favorite!

    Crazy Easy Pan-fried Plantain Patties (Whole30, Nut free, Egg free) via Do You Even Paleo

    Crazy Easy Pan-Fried Plantain Patties | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    With just a couple ingredients and a hot skillet, you've got pan-fried plantain patties ready to serve.


    Plantain Dessert Recipes

    3 Ingredient Sweet Plantain Cake (Nut Free) via Do You Even Paleo

    3-Ingredient Sweet Plantain Cake | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    3 ingredients. One fluffy, slightly sweet cake. I LOVE this snack cake — it's amazing drizzled with honey and topped with fresh fruit.

    Salted Sunbutter & Caramelized Plantain Cups (Nut Free, Egg Free, Vegan options) via Rally Pure

    Salted Sunbutter and Caramelized Plantain Cups by Rally Pure

    Got to love any recipe that combines plantains and Sunbutter into an epic version of a PB cup!

    Flourless Plantain Skillet Brownie via Do You Even Paleo

    Paleo Plantain Skillet Brownie Recipe

    Ripe plantains make the most epic, fudgy skillet brownie. Seriously, it's unreal!

    Plantain Pumpkin Bread by Do You Even Paleo

    Paleo Plantain Pumpkin Plantain Bread Recipe | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    Kind of like banana bread, but almost better. Have a piece of this plantain pumpkin bread with a cup of coffee for a soul-warming treat.

    Dark Chocolate Covered Fried Plantains (Nut Free, Egg Free) via Clean Eating Veggie Girl

    Dark Chocolate Covered Fried Plantains by Clean Eating Veggie Girl

    And for the simple dessert route, we've got chocolate covered fried plantains. Sweet and salty, here we go!

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    1. mitchelle says

      January 06, 2020 at 4:17 am

      so nice n lovely... ur write up inspires my love for cooking ?

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      • Chelsea says

        February 25, 2020 at 8:20 am

        Glad to hear that, Mitchelle!

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