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ripe bananas

🥗Healthier: plantains

💰Cheaper: frozen bananas

Plantains provide a firmer texture, while frozen bananas can be more cost-effective.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories and regular milk is often less expensive.

Cut ripe plantains into thick slices.

Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a bowl until smooth, aiming for a pancake batter consistency.

Add mixed essence to the batter and mix well.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium to high heat until shimmering.

Coat all plantain slices in the batter and drop them into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side, flipping as needed.

Remove fried plantains and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm, optionally with store-bought peanut sauce.

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