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Looking for something to satisfy the crunchy craving while on the Autoimmune Protocol? I have been obsessed with these plantain crackers from The Paleo Mom ever since I discovered the recipe last year. Many variations have been born out of her original recipe, and today I’d like to share my favorite combination thus far—garlic and rosemary!
Plantain crackers make a wonderful vehicle for any AIP dip—here I have it with my Bacon Beef Liver Pate, but they taste equally as awesome with guacamole, Roasted Beet Dip, or Mango Salsa. The sky is the limit as far as the amount of variations and combinations you can come up with.
(based on The Paleo Mom’s Plantain Cracker Recipe)
- 2 large, green plantains
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- ½ tsp sea salt
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Cut a slit from one end to the other of the plantains and use that cut to peel them. Chop them into large chunks and place them in a high-powered blender or [url:4]food processor[/url ]with the coconut oil, rosemary, garlic, and sea salt.
- Blend or process until a slightly thick and chunky mixture forms. Pour out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and smooth out until it is a ¼” thick with either a spatula or another piece of parchment paper and a rolling pin.
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove and score into 1½” crackers with a knife. Place back into the oven and cook for another 50 minutes to 1-hour. They are finished cooking when the crackers are a nice medium brown and the ones in the middle are no longer soft. You may need to cook these up to 20 minutes more to let them get fully crispy.
106 comments
thank you for posting a recipe for crackers!!! i’m on week 3 of the “whole 30” and i’m dying for a crunchy treat. i will make these tomorrow!
I really hope I’m not allergic to plantains because I have to try this!
Thank you, Mickey! I just made Palomom’s crackers for the first time a few days ago and they were terrific – crunchy and a nice flavor, too. I was wondering about adding some herbs to change them up and then I saw you’d already done it! I’ll definitely give this a try soon. 🙂
Sounds yummy. You guys must check out jamaicanitpaleo.com for a jamaican beef patty recipe made with a plantain crust.
I have an allergy to coconut!! What can I sub for coconut oil??
lard, tallow, duck fat, red palm oil (look for a brand that is sustainably harvested) are all good choices!
Hallo Mickey wat was ik blij met jouw recept eindelijke eens een creaker waarvan ik dacht ha! Dat ziet er lekker uit! Alleen nu snap ik niks van de bak tijd!? Is dit na de 10 op 300 Gr wat best hoog is!? Snijden terug plaatsen en dan nog een uur!? Op die temp. van 300!. Ik hoop niet dat ik erg dom overkom ben niet eens blond! :-)) maar ze zijn bij mij nu verbrand! Bleh had er zo zin in. Ik kijk uit naar je reactie! Vrolijke groet Suzanne
Where can I get green plantains? I have looked and looked. The Whole Foods Stores near me do carry plantains occasionally, but they are ripe and yellow with brown streaks. They said that they NEVER have them green. I have not seen plantains carried in any of my other grocers. Any suggestions?
Am, I would check your local asian market (if you have them) or even Wal Mart! You can also request to get them green at WF. Hope you can find them soon!
Mickey
The only place I can get them in my town is walmart…and even that is touch and go as to whether they have any
As the others have said, I can only find them year-round at WalMart.
I just made these and I love them! I was so longing for a crunchy snack. Now I will be brave enough to try the liver/bacon pate to have with my second batch.
The only thing is I could easily eat all of them right now and they are a starch.
Thanks so much,
Pam
I made these and they were great (bot hard maybe) but went soft even in a tightly sealed glass jar by the next day. Not nice soft! What did I do wrong?!
Micki, that sounds strange… did you seal them up while they were still warm? My only thought is that you trapped some moisture in there and they went soggy. I would be sure to let them cool completely before sealing them up. I haven’t had this issue before!
Mickey
Mickey, I can’t use garlic right now so I was wondering if you have ever tested horseradish in these. I thought that might be a good flavor.
Pam
These were so easy to make. I was skeptical about them turning out crunchy, but they did. I generally am not a fan of plantains, but they work here. I made them for lunch tomorrow to rest my sardines on.
Fantastic! I’ll have to grab some more plantains… 😀
I can’t use garlic 🙁 is there any other alternatives?
Gladys, how about onion powder? You can also do without, if you want!
Mickey
Should the texture be chewy or crunchy? The crunchy ones on the sides seemed burnt in color but the texture seemed right? Thanks for the help
Suzanne, they should be crunchy! If the outer ones are browning sooner, you can snap them off carefully without burning yourself and then stick the ones in the middle back in the oven for 10 or so minutes.
Mickey
Sorry just read your comments I thought I posting on paleo mom. Sounds like they should be crunchy.
These crackers are absolutely wonderful! I have made them several times and they are a hit. Kudos for this great creative recipie!
I live in Alaska and have never seen plantains in any of our stores… So, my question is, can we substitute green bananas for the plantain???
Krystine, no, I don’t believe they will work. Have you checked Costco or Walmart?
Mickey
Oh well it was worth a shot…the closest Costco or Walmart is about 5 hours away…but I’ll look next time I am in Anchorage…thank you for answering!!! 🙂
I tried paleo mom’s crackers 2 weeks ago. I was wondering about adding herbs and making with bacon grease.
I was wondering if I could use the yellow/black ones and adding in cinnamon and nutmeg and maybe a bit of beet sugar make these more like a graham cracker? Anyone have an idea if this would work? Hate to waste ingredients if it’s already been tried.
Ressy
Ressy, this recipe won’t work with ripe plantains–they come out mushy!
Mickey
Garlic, sage and a couple tablespoons of maple syrup. Heavenly.
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I’ve made these a couple of times and I love the texture but I find the taste of the plantain a bit strange. Is there anything to add in terms of spicing and flavor to bring down the bitterness/mild banana notes from the green plantain?
Katrina,
You could try using raw garlic and blending it with the plantain–that is always my go-to when I am trying to mask flavors on AIP. Good luck!
Mickey
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Hi,
I’ve never heard of Plantain’s they don’t grow in my part of the world,
is there anything else I could use instead?
Debbie,
I haven’t tried this recipe with anything other than plantains. You could experiment using things like tapioca starch or arrowroot starch, but I’m not sure of the proportions since I have never tried it. Good luck!
Mickey
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Hi! I want to try making these this week!
Have u ever tried dehydrating instead of baking them?
Thanks!
Ana
Ana,
I have never tried that, but it is worth a shot!
Mickey
Made these yesterday, they are awesome! Really a lifesaver to keep me from cheating. Thank you!
Hi Mickey. So excited to discover your website, since we cannot eat eggs nor nuts! Purchasing your book today. For this recipe, if someone is allergic to bananas, will they have the same reaction to plantains? I saw these on the Paleomom site, but didn’t use it for that reason. Thank you!
Fran,
There is no way of knowing unless they try, but it is highly likely since they are so similar. If the reaction is severe I’d probably skip it, if mild I might give it a cautious try. Good luck!
Mickey
Hello
I substituted the plantains for a large sweet potato. And they came put really well! The crackers had a crisp bite with a caramel sweetness to them which worked brilliantly with the rosemary and salt.
They did not even last 30 minutes 🙂
Great recipe Mickey! Thank you!!
Bella,
Awesome, thank you for sharing your sub! 🙂
Mickey
hi there, I can’t get plantains where I am, so can you tell me, did you cook the sweet potato first? if so, how long? cheers! Annie
Did you cook the sweet potatoes first or did you use raw sweet potatoes???? PLEASE RESPOND!!!
Hi Sheila,
I am not the original poster, but they will not know of your comment here unless they have chosen to have email notifications. I haven’t personally made them with sweet potatoes, but I’d try cooked first!
Did you cook the sweet potato first???
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I wish there was a way to share a photo here, but mine turned out sooooo pretty and absolutely delicious. I’d made liverwurst a week ago and I’ve been struggling to ‘get down’ more than a tablespoon at once (I’m finding AIP*quite* brutal. Yikes!).
With these amazing crackers, I ate about two tablespoons, no problem! No psychological nausea, no aftertaste following me for several hours.
I can’t thank you enough for your work Mickey! AIP is a vertical learning curve and you AIP warrior women bloggers are all going to get me through it. 🙂
Deanna,
Thanks for sharing your experience! I’m happy this recipe makes getting some nutrient density into your diet more easy! 🙂
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These are amazing, but all stuck to paper. Why? I had to throw away the whole sheet, except for about a dozen crackers. I definately want to make again, but what a terrible waste. What can I do?
Hi Terri, sounds like you did not use parchment paper, which has a coating that prevents sticking. I’d use that or a silpat to ensure that they don’t stick. I hope that you are able to find a solution that works for you!
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OMG these are so totally addicting! I just made my first batch and can’t believe how awesome they are. Going to have to amke another batch real soon asmthese are disappearing way too fast. Thank you for this recipe and bless you.
Glad you love them Louise!
These are missing 2 things: baking soda and cream of tartar/other acid. I just made them, used ghee instead of coconut oil in the first batch. They aren’t crisp and cracker-like…they are HARD and dense. Second batch I added molasses, sugar, and spices, plus the baking soda and cram of tartar…they taste like graham crackers, and they are crisp like a cracker too. 1/2 tsp. baking soda and 1 tsp. cream of tarter improves the texture tenfold.
Vian,
I find the texture to be perfectly cracker-like, but it can definitely change depending on the ripeness of your plantains. Thanks for adding your modifications, I’ll have to try your graham cracker variation sometime soon!
My plantains have turned yellow… Can I still make these? How will they be different? Maybe I should make something else with them? Thoughts? Thanks!
Hi Meagan,
Yellow plantains will not work for this recipe, they will not get crispy. There are some recipes around for plantain tortillas that might work! Or just slice them up and saute in coconut oil. Yum!
I’ve tried these twice now and both times the crackers turned out soggy. Second time I left them in oven for an extra 45 mins! The edges were starting to burn so I turned down the heat but that strategy obviously didn’t work! Should I try less/more coconut oil? Tips gratefully accepted ????
Hi Oonagh,
Are you using plantains that are too ripe/soft? That would be my guess. You need to use really green plantains for this recipe!
This is a wonderful recipe! I have made them twice now, and I really like the simple ingredients and ease in putting it together. I found I had SIBO, and have been SIBO free for two years now after treatment by a naturopath, who found the cause of my digestive problems after three years of suffering and trying to find answers in mainstream medicine. I also had low thyroid and other small health concerns including Tinea Versicolor on my arms and legs. After eating Paleo and then adding Low FodMap into my diet after the SIBO diagnosis, I felt great for almost two years, then I suddenly developed really bad joint pain and couldn’t figure out what in the world was going on! I was eating so healthy, but a lot of nuts and nightshades! So, I removed nightshades and nuts and went AIP. Within two days, my pain was gone! I am going to try and add back in foods soon, probably after the holidays. I had been eating a lot of nuts (almond flour) and nightshades on the Low FodMap diet, which worked great to keep the SIBO at bay. Since successfully adding in safe starch, I have noticed my regularity is much better. My guess is I needed to feed the good gut bacteria! Your story is very inspiring, and I wanted to thank you for your cookbook which I received last week, and your blog!
Sandra,
Thanks for sharing your story here, and congrats on your success!
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I wonder if you have a cereal version. If not I’ll make an effort. I’m thinking something like cinnamon toast crunch.
Alicia,
I haven’t experimented here, but if you come up with something please share!
These are awesome!!!
I made these using local plantains and they were very heavy on the oil (left oil residue on my fingers after picking them up to eat them). I will probably cut back further ( I had already received to 1/4 c since my plantains were not large). Texture & Taste were great though.
Hi Danielle! Also, your plantains could have been too ripe, this causes them to be soggy when cooked. I would grab the greenest ones you can find!
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Wow !!! These crackers are just delicious ! My kids went crazy ! Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe !
Thanks for the feedback Eve-Marie!
I recently subscribed to your site. After a 14 year medical battle, I finally have the CORRECT answer. I have Lyme Disease and 2 co-infections. I am 5 weeks into treatment and on the Autoimmune “Lifestyle”! I put crackers into your search engine and found the plantain crackers. I found some Almond Flour crackers I really like, but they are very expensive. Is there a reason why you do not have? Should I not be eating these?
New to the diet. Thank you!
Mary
Mary, almonds are removed during the elimination-phase of the Autoimmune Protocol. Our site focuses only on recipes compliant to the elimination-phase, because it is the most difficult phase to learn to cook within, that is why we don’t include almonds in our recipes.
Hi Mary! You are right, almonds are not included in the elimination diet, but a lot of people find them tolerable after reintroduction. Glad you found us here!
I just made these tonight, they are amazing. Very exciting to have new fun things on the restrictive aip!
Kristin,
Glad you liked them!
I followed the recipe exactly, except for the fact that the plantains were more ripe. They tasted great but were completely stuck to the parchment paper. Any suggestions?
Hi Jessica,
You need to use greener plantains next time, if they are too ripe the texture is off!
I’m wondering if anyone has any feedback on these crackers keeping beyond a few days. Were they still crisp? I’m worried that they may only keep well for a day or two. If anyone has any suggestions please share! Dare I ask if I can freeze the crackers once cooked?
Hi Janelle,
If they are fully cooked and crispy, they will keep sealed in an airtight container. If there is any moisture left in them, they will get soggy. The trick is using really green plantains. Hope it helps!
Im just wondering if bananas would work just as well? (I’m hoping no one else has asked this already).. Cheers!
Hi Sarah, they won’t work because they aren’t starchy enough! Sorry!
These are perfect!! Can they be frozen?
Thanks
Lynda,
I haven’t tried, but I don’t think they would hold up well in freezing.
How much is 2 large green plantains. I have been making these for a couple of years. They are my husband’s favorite. However, I could only find smaller plantains. I was thinking that I could use them instead. I’m always unsure about recipes that give size instead of volume. What is large to you may not be large to me.
Hey Lisa,
I haven’t measured them, and I’ve found this recipe to be pretty flexible – I would give them a try with 2 plantains and see how it works. Plantains are often much bigger than bananas, if that is what you are comparing them to. They do need to be very green. Good luck!
I’ve been making these for 2 years. I have found that this recipe is very versatile. You can use any combination of spices that suits you so they never get boring. Today I made them into cereal. Cinnamon, coconut sugar, vanilla and some maple syrup. I rolled them a little thinner, cut them smaller, and cooked them for a shorter time. Voila, cinnamon toast crunch cereal and AIP compliant.
What an awesome idea!
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I haven’t made this recipe in forever. Kind of guy myself too far from my diet in the last year and now I’m paying for it. This is my 6th year of AIP experience so it’s time for a reset. That means it’s time for my favorite cracker. I just finished making the chunky tuna salad from The Healing Kitchen (I actually tripled the recipe because everyone in my house loves it). The whole time, I’m thinking how good these crackers will be with it.
Yum! Good luck with your reset Lisa!
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These are amazing!!! I only had onion powder so that’s all the seasoning I used along with salt. I cooked them for quite a bit longer but just kept checking on them. Wow, delicious! The recipe came together really easily and perfect crunch. Thank you!!
I’m glad you loved it Megan!