Sweet Plantain Rolls (Paleo, Vegan)

Sweet Plantain Rolls (Paleo, Vegan)

Bread needs to be in my life. It’s a non-negotiable…because bread and carbs make me happy…and for me, life’s too short to deprive myself of things of things that make me happy  Although I can’t consume the standard loaf or French bread, I am always looking for substitutes to satisfy my carb cravings and need for a biscuit, bun, wrap, or a slice of sandwich bread.

I love experimenting, such as when I used cooked rice as a flatbread or pizza crust, tinkered with variations of lentil bread, whipped up skillet bread with quinoa and buckwheat and mini flaxseed meal loafs, and now plantains. In the paleo and grain-free world, plantains are the perfect starch substitute and variations of plantain baked goods can be found all over on the web.

These rolls are slightly sweet but no added sugars are used since the hint of sweetness comes from the ripe plantains (which you can taste) plus these cute little bread balls are allergen-friendly. They are egg-free, nut-free, grain-free, soy-free, sugar-free, nightshade-free, vegan and paleo-friendly and can be prepared within 30 minutes — easy!

You can serve them for breakfast alongside a fried egg or slathered with some chia fruit jam or your favorite spread (pictured is Nutiva’s buttery coconut oil). Enjoy these buns for lunch too; slice in half and serve with your favorite slider recipe, sliced protein or spread with hummus and top with sliced veggies. They are also a perfect addition for dinner or to dip into a steamy stew. If you’re looking for a sweeter option, slather with homemade nutella or a drizzle of maple syrup and melted coconut butter. Mmm…you have options, so many options!

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Sweet Plantain Rolls (Paleo, Vegan)

Author: Tastfinity Cuisine: American Courses: snack Recipe Keys: Gluten-free

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 25 mins Rest Time 5 mins Total Time 40 mins

Description

These naturally sweet, soft, and chewy plantain rolls are grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Perfect as a snack or side dish, they're made with just a few wholesome ingredients and are suitable for both Paleo and Vegan diets.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2x 1x 2x 3x

• 1 medium-large ripe plantain, peeled and cut into several pieces (look for yellow with black spot)
• ¹⁄₂ cup tapioca starch or arrowroot starch
• ¹⁄₄ cup sunflower seed meal (or you could probably substitute 2 Tbsp coconut flour but I haven't tried)
• 1 tbsp ground chia/chia meal
• ¹⁄₂ tsp baking powder (use corn-free for paleo)
• ¹⁄₂ tsp sea salt
• 1 ¹⁄₂ Tbsp coconut oil in solid state (not melted)
• ¹⁄₂ tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

Instructions

1. • In the bowl of a food processor, pulse plantain until in small pieces and slightly puree.
   • Add in the remaining ingredients and combine until a thick dough forms.
   • Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   • Break dough into four or five pieces and form into a ball and place on parchment paper (dough will be really sticky).
   • Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and enjoy!