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Plantain Toffee Balls is a dessert recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 2. It calls for 8 ingredients across 3 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 413 kcal with roughly 3 g of protein. Filed under lacto ovo vegetarian, vegetarian, comfort food and kid-friendly.
Combine the mashed plantain with the 3 tablespoons of flour. The mixture will be quite moist, so use a spoon to help form it into mini balls. Drizzle oil on a baking sheet to prevent sticking as they caramelize, then bake for about 20-25 minutes. While baking, the recipe notes that frying is an option, though untested; if you fry, dab off any excess oil.
Meanwhile, in a separate pot, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over very low heat. Stir in the 3 1/2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 4 tablespoons of coconut milk, and 4 tablespoons of water. Keep this mixture on very low heat, stirring occasionally. If you're using a candy thermometer, the toffee is ready at 240°F; otherwise, look for it to turn a light caramel brown.
Once the plantain balls are baked and the toffee is ready, dip each ball into the warm toffee, swirling to coat it thoroughly. Place them on a plate to cool, and while they're still warm, sprinkle with your desired toppings, such as the 1 tablespoon of coconut flakes.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 413kcal | 21% |
| Fat | 20g | 29% |
| Carbohydrate | 60g | 23% |
| of which sugars | 37g | 41% |
| Fibre | 2g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 4% |
Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Gluten | Contains |
| Milk | Contains |
| Tree nuts | Contains |
| Crustaceans | Free from |
| Eggs | Free from |
| Fish | Free from |
| Peanuts | Free from |
| Soya | Free from |
| Celery | Free from |
| Mustard | Free from |
| Sesame | Free from |
| Sulphites | Free from |
| Lupin | Free from |
| Molluscs | Free from |
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
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