_Sips coffee and gets cozy in my writing chair_
Oh. My. Goodness. Ladies (and gents), let me tell you about the most incredible midnight snack that’ll have your taste buds doing the salsa dance at 2 AM! As someone who’s notorious for late-night cravings, I’ve perfected these Churro-Inspired Sweet Plantain Bites that are absolutely to die for.
Picture this: warm, caramelized plantains dusted with cinnamon-sugar, drizzled with dulce de leche, and topped with a sprinkle of sea salt. I’m literally drooling just writing about it! 🤤
Here’s what you’ll need (trust me, it’s worth the grocery trip):
– 2 ripe plantains (you want them spotty and black, like your ex’s heart)
– 3 tablespoons butter
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Pinch of sea salt
– Store-bought dulce de leche (because who has time to make it from scratch at midnight?)
Now, let’s get cooking, bestie!
1. Peel those plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch pieces. The diagonal cut makes them look fancy, and we’re fancy ladies, right? 💁♀️
1. In a non-stick pan (important!), melt your butter over medium heat. Add the plantain slices and let them get golden brown on each side (about 2-3 minutes per side).
1. Once they’re golden, sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon over them. Let the sugar caramelize for about 1 minute – it should get all sticky and delicious.
1. Add that splash of vanilla extract and give everything a quick toss.
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1. Transfer these babies to a plate, drizzle with warm dulce de leche, and finish with that pinch of sea salt because we’re sophisticated like that.
The result? A perfectly balanced sweet-and-salty snack that’ll have you doing a happy dance in your PJs. It’s giving major abuela-approved vibes with a modern twist!
Pro tip: If you’re feeling extra naughty, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I won’t tell if you don’t! 😉
This recipe serves two, but let’s be real – you might want to keep it all to yourself. No judgment here, sister!
Don’t forget to drop a comment below and let me know if you tried this recipe! Did you add your own twist? Did it cure your midnight munchies? I love hearing from my foodie fam! And remember to hit that follow button on Newsbreak for more drool-worthy recipes that’ll have your family and friends begging for seconds.
Until next time, keep your snack game strong and your kitchen even stronger! 💃🏽✨
_Sneaks off to make another batch_
