Easy Filipino BAKED SWEET PLANTAINS Recipe (Plus How to Peel!)

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Peel the ripe plantains and slice them diagonally into thick pieces.

Melt coconut oil in a bowl and mix in brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.

Coat the plantain slices in the coconut oil mixture until evenly covered.

Arrange the coated plantains on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and drizzle with lime juice and vanilla extract.

Let cool slightly before serving.

Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

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