Coconut Baked Plantains (Platanos Asados Con Coco)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while evaporated milk offers a similar creaminess.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine is typically cheaper.

shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Unsweetened coconut flakes reduce sugar intake, while desiccated coconut is often less costly.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Cut the ends off the plantains and peel them like a banana.

Lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray.

Lay the plantains in the baking dish.

Soften the butter in the microwave for 10 seconds and butter the plantains on all sides.

Sprinkle cinnamon over the plantains.

Add coconut milk and stir until combined, though it may be chunky.

Sprinkle shredded coconut on top of the plantains.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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