Dessert

Ripe Plantain Drink (Atole de Platano) is for Dessert.

Ripe Plantain Drink (Atole de Platano) takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Ripe Plantain Drink (Atole de Platano) takes 20 minutes to cook.

Ripe Plantain Drink (Atole de Platano) makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Ripe Plantain Drink (Atole de Platano) are:

Adapted from The South American Table
Serves 2
Ingredients:
-1 very ripe (black) plantain
-1 cinnamon stick
-1 cup whole milk
-1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
-Light brown sugar, to taste

Here is how you make Ripe Plantain Drink (Atole de Platano):

Method:1. Peel the plantain and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, removing any black spots. Place in a medium-size nonreactive saucepan along with the cinnamon stick and water to cover, Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, covered, until very soft, about 20 minutes.2. Discard the cinnamon and transfer the plantains with the cooking liquid to a blender. Add the milk and vanilla and process until smooth. Taste; if more sweetness is desired, add light brown sugar to taste and pulse to mix well.3. Serve warm or at room temperature. This drink tastes best when made just before serving.Serving Size: Makes two servingsNumber of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOYB19.

The nutritional information for Ripe Plantain Drink (Atole de Platano) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 313.9

• Total Fat: 4.3 g
• Cholesterol: 12.2 mg
• Sodium: 63.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 75.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
• Protein: 5.2 g