Gluten-Free Plantain Pancakes

April 30, 2013

Plantains are a fantastic member of the banana family, though quite different from a banana. They are lower in sugar and have a higher starch content. Unlike bananas, they are not good to bite into raw. However, they are perfect for cooking with! They caramelize as they cook, which makes them very sweet, and the starch creates a dough-like texture.

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