Green Plantain Flour

Green plantain is a staple item for many throughout the world, its one of those meals that will keep you full for a long time.  High in fiber and complex carbs, green plantain tastes great and can actually help with weight management.  Gluten free.

• Direct trade – We work with producers and artisans in Ecuador to bring this amazing green plantain flour from Ecuador’s coastal region to your kitchen cupboard.  Our supply chain is as simple as us and you!
• Sustainability – Unlike bananas, plantains don’t have to be perfect to export.  Plantains grow like weeds in all tropical areas of Ecuador and hence land is not deforested to make room for this crop.  They are present on every farm in Ecuador, as they are part of the natural ecosystem, and are an important secondary source of income for most producers.
• Green Plantain Properties: A nutritious meal rich in complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.  A source of antioxidants and fiber.
• How to Prepare, Vegan and Gluten Free Pancakes (2 servings):  Add four (4) ounces of green plantain flour with 1/4 tablespoon of baking powder, 1/2 a tablespoon of sweetener and a pinch of salt.  Mix in a ripe banana.  Add 200mL of vegan milk and 50mL of water and a tablespoon of olive oil.  Blend everything together until a thick liquid and pour a quarter of mix into pan, until both sides are cooked.
• How to Prepare, Baking: Replace all purpose wheat flour with green plantain flour at a 1:1 ratio.
• Support small business,. We bring up plant-based superfoods direct from the Source as fresh as possible so that you can enjoy a healthy living lifestyle.