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Crispy Plantain Crunch Snack

Supports: Gut + Cellular

Ingredients

  • Yellow hard plantains
  • Sea salt
  • Garlic powder
  • Paprika (optional)
  • Arrowroot flour or tapioca starch
  • Oil for frying
  • Blender

Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel the plantains and double-boil about 15 minutes total — firm but tender, not too soft.

  2. 2

    Drain and mash or blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Mix in salt, garlic and paprika (keep it mild if needed).

  4. 4

    Stir in arrowroot or tapioca starch until it forms a moldable dough.

  5. 5

    Press and flatten using a waffle maker, flat griddle or pancake press.

  6. 6

    Deep fry the flattened pieces until golden and crisp.

What this may help support

A crunchy, gut-friendly snack that replaces processed chips with whole-food resistant starch.

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