Moderate Carb Plantain Pancakes

We love these Moderate Carb Plaintain Pancakes for kids and adults! They are wonderfully gluten-free and full of prebiotic fibers to feed and encourage healthy probiotics in the gut. We used sweet, ripe plantains and cassava flour for this recipe so there is no need for added sweeteners. The taste is just like banana bread in a pancake! These pancakes are great topped with grass-fed butter and a drizzle of maple syrup. we have even enjoyed them with coconut butter on top as a dairy-free option. These make for a wonderful moderate-carb breakfast, perfect for freezing ahead for busy mornings. You will appreciate this recipe is AIP-friendly too. Due to these pancakes' moderate carb content, they are great for a pre-workout or post-workout breakfast paired with ample protein.

How to use this as a base recipe

Feel free to use this as a base recipe to add stevia-sweetened chocolate chips, sliced almonds, or fresh blueberries. You can top the pancakes with coconut manna if you are dairy-free. The pancakes can be drizzled with a little bit of maple syrup or honey. The pancakes themselves are sweet, so a little goes a long way.

Special Equipment

For this recipe, you will need a high-powered blender, a 2.8 oz cookie scoop, seasoned cast iron or blue steel pan, and a wide, thin spatula.

What is the best type of flour to use?

We have used cassava flour to make these pancakes AIP-friendly and gluten-free.

How do I cook these without burning them?

You will want to cook the pancakes on lower heat. Due to the plantains' high starch and sugar content will brown quickly if the heat is too high. Low and slow is the name of the game! Once bubbles form on the top of the pancake, they can be flipped gently; be sure to get the spatula under most of the pancake so it will flip easier.

How ripe should the plantains be before using them?

You should use very ripe plantains for this recipe! You will know when they are ripe because they will be yellow with brown spots.

How do I freeze the pancakes for future use?

We like to freeze them in a ziplock bag in a single layer or stack the pancakes two high into the bag. Doing so will make them easier to remove once frozen, since they tend to stick together. This makes it easier to pull out the amount you need. Reheat them in a microwave or a toaster.

If you love moderate carb recipes, check out recipes like our Moderate Carb Beet Hummus to make for a delicious afternoon snack.