How to Make Plantain Corn Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Plantain corn muffins are a delightful and unique twist on the classic corn muffin. These muffins are made with ripe plantains, which add a delicious tropical flavor and natural sweetness to the traditional cornbread recipe. They are perfect as a side dish for any meal or as a snack on their own.

Plantains are a staple in many tropical countries and are similar to bananas, but are larger and starchier. When ripe, plantains turn yellow with black spots and become sweet, making them the...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup mashed, ripe plantains
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup corn oil
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 muffins

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 16 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Stir the flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk the milk, plantains, eggs, oil, and butter together in a separate bowl. Mix the flour mixture into the milk mixture until just combined; do not over mix. Allow the mixture sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes. Pour into prepared muffin cups to about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    179 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 167mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 97mg