I grew up eating Labouyi Bannann (Haitian Plantain Porridge). It’s a sure way to perk up your breakfast routines. It is a well-loved Haitian Breakfast recipe. I now have the pleasure of making it for my husband and children. It is a low carb porridge recipe. Easy on the go
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If you’re wondering “what the heck is a plantain porridge?” Well, my friends, let me introduce you to my second favorite Haitian meal. You may recall I stated I love Haitian Cornmeal or polenta. It’s actually my favorite dish to have once prepared a certain way. You may read about it here.
Look no further and entice your morning breakfast with this quick and easy plantain porridge. A Caribbean’s favorite breakfast dish.
There are so many varieties of porridge. However, the most popular ones in the Haitian cuisine are corn, flour, and of course plantain porridge.
Why Does This Labouyi Bannann (Plantain Porridge) Work ?
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Plantain Porridge is not only served for breakfast, but it is also served as supper.
Guys, it took me a little over 6 minutes to make this porridge in my Vitamix blender. But don’t worry, I have also included a stove top version in the recipe instruction below.
It is creamy, it is thick, it is sweet, and most of all, and it is incredibly delicious.
It is gluten free.
It’s also something the kiddos will love because of the sweet flavor.
Everything is done in the
It smells great. The smell from the cinnamon in the boiling water if made over the stove, is enough to draw you closer to the kitchen if you weren’t already there.
If you are new to plantains, or plantain porridge, then this is definitely a conversation starter.
I have even made this porridge the nights I do not feel like cooking. It is also often served with bread.
How To Make Labouyi Bannann In The Vitamix Blender?
Now, if you don’t have a Vitamix blender, don’t worry. I included a stove top version in the recipe below.
Gather the ingredients (first picture). Once you have gathered the ingredients, you’ll have a choice: you can peel the plantains or leave the skin on. I grew up seeing my family leaving the skin on in Haiti. I also saw a few of my family members remove the skin as well. But, just like any other vegetable, the best flavor and all of the vitamins are in found in the skin. So I leave the skin on. The skins thrown away are the healthiest part of the produce. They contain fiber, vitamins, and nutrients – sometimes more than the rest of the vegetable.
When making porridge, I follow the same rule for carrots as well. If you decide to go this route, please be sure to wash the plantain and the carrot thoroughly. Any other time, I would peel the skin off both vegetables as I did in my glazed carrots recipe.
Cut the plantain(s) and carrot(s) in bite-size pieces. Place the pieces in the blender along with all of the remaining ingredients (Picture 1-2).
Blend on low to get the blender going, then gradually increase the speed to the highest level. Blend for 6 minutes and 30 seconds. The blender will cook the porridge. It will also stop on its own if you forget to turn it off. Pour the porridge into a cup (if on the go) or bowl to enjoy at home (P
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Labouyi Bannann (Haitian Plantain Porridge)
Ingredients
Vitamix Blender Version
- 1 green plantain
- 1 carrot
- 1 12 oz evaporated milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sugar or honey
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Stove Top Version
- 1 green plantain
- 1 carrot
- 1 12 oz evaporated milk
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 whole star anise
- 1/2 cup sugar or honey
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp grated lime optional
- 1 tsp nutmeg optional
Instructions
Vitamix Blender Version
- Cut the plantain(s) and carrot(s) in bite-size pieces. Place the pieces in the blender along with all of the remaining ingredients.
- Blend on low to get the blender going, then gradually increase the speed to the highest level. Blend for 6 minutes and 30 seconds. The blender will cook the porridge. It will also stop on its own if you forget to turn it off. Pour the porridge into a cup (if on the go) or bowl to enjoy at home. Enjoy warm with bread (optional).
Stove Top Version
- Peel the plantain and carrot or leave the skin on. cut into 1/2 inch slices. In the blender, puree the plantain and carrot with 1 1/2 cup water. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan on low heat, boil the water (1 cup), star anise, and cinnamon sticks.
- Once blended, add plantain puree and bring to a boil on low medium heat. Add evaporated milk, vanilla extract, sugar, and lime zest. Cook for 15 minutes on low heat. Stirring occasionally so that it does not stick to the bottom of the pot.
- Enjoy warm, preferably with bread as traditionally served.
Jo
Oh wow, that’s interesting!I use plantain a lot in my kitchen, but never made porridge out of it. I’m so interested to try these soon, saving it.
Mirlene
Thank you 🙂
Swathi
We dry green plantain and make porridge for kids with dried green plantains, most as first solid food. Love this Haitain recipe I got it from one of the friend I am yet to make it . Yours turned out be perfect.
Mirlene
Thank you, Swathi.
April
Such a wonderful way to perk up my everyday breakfast – just what I have been looking for – thank you! 🙂
Bee
Woo hoo…I need some more banans in my life!!!!!!!! Cannot wait to try this. This recipe looks incredible!
Mahy Elamin
Thanks for sharing this super cool banana recipe. I really love banana since it’s one of my favorite fruits and it’s so healthy for our bodies. I’m giving this recipe a try. Cheers!
Danielle Wolter
i have never heard of this before before i don’t know much about Haitian food. I’d really like to learn more. the flavors sound so delicious, I do love plantains!
Mirlene
Haitian food, just like any other Caribbean food is very rich in flavor and bold. I am very happy to hear you are interested in learning more :). Cheers!
Priya Srinivasan
OMG, that looks delicious and what lovely flavors, banana, cinnamon, vanilla this must be one aromatic porridge!!! A power packed breakfast to start the day!