Plantain Corn Muffins

Plantain Corn Muffins
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    123

These delightful Plantain Corn Muffins offer a unique twist on a classic favorite, blending the sweetness of ripe plantains with the comforting texture of cornmeal. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a midday snack, these muffins are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    25 g
  • Cholesterol
    30 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    167 mg
  • Sugar
    11 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 16 muffin cups or line with paper liners. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt until well combined. (3 minutes)

03

Step

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, mashed plantains, corn oil, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. (3 minutes)

04

Step

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough muffins. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Allow the batter to rest at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax and the cornmeal to absorb some of the liquid, resulting in a more tender muffin. (10-15 minutes)

06

Step

Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. (5 minutes)

07

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes. (15-18 minutes)

08

Step

Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of melted butter.
Feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients for a warm spice note.
If you don't have corn oil, you can substitute vegetable oil or melted coconut oil.
The ripeness of the plantains will affect the sweetness of the muffins. Use very ripe plantains with black spots for the best flavor.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 41 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Lucius Lang

    I added some cinnamon and nutmeg to the batter, and it gave them a nice warm spice.

  • Dolly Treutel

    The resting time for the batter really made a difference. The muffins were so tender and light.

  • Edgar Lueilwitz

    I was skeptical about using plantains in muffins, but these turned out amazing! So moist and delicious.

  • Shirley Cruickshank

    Easy to follow recipe and the muffins turned out perfect!

  • Shyann Hand

    I used this recipe to use up some overripe plantains and it was a game changer!

  • Dave Bergstrom

    Great recipe! I added a streusel topping which took it to the next level!

  • Rita Runolfsdottir

    These muffins were a hit! The plantain flavor is subtle but adds a lovely sweetness.

  • Rebekah Satterfield

    My kids loved these! They didn't even realize they were eating something with plantains in it.

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