Vanilla-Banana Plantain Delight with Flax Seed Applesauce Swirl

Ingredients

- 2 large plantains, ripe
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds, ground
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- Cooking spray or extra coconut oil for greasing

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking dish (approximately 8x8 inches) by greasing it with cooking spray or coconut oil to prevent sticking.

2. Prepare the Plantains
Peel the plantains and slice them diagonally into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange a single layer of plantain slices evenly in the prepared baking dish.

3. Make the Banana Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Add the ground flax seeds, vanilla extract, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and melted coconut oil. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

4. Combine with Plantains
Pour the banana mixture over the layer of plantains, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure that each slice is coated.

5. Swirl in Applesauce
Drizzle the applesauce over the banana-plantain mixture. Use a knife or a toothpick to gently swirl the applesauce throughout, creating a marbled effect.

6. Bake
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for PT40M (40 minutes) until the top is golden brown and the plantains are tender.

7. Cool and Serve
Remove from oven and allow the dessert to cool in the dish for about PT10M (10 minutes) before slicing into squares and serving.

Total Time

PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Plantain dessert, banana plantain bake, vegan dessert, healthy dessert, applesauce swirl, flax seeds, vanilla banana, easy baking recipe, plantain recipe, fruit dessert

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 850 calories

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