Gluten Free Cinnamon Baked Plantain Slices

Ripe plantains — the ones with yellow skins gone spotty and black — are naturally sweet and starchy, and roasting them at high heat turns them into something almost dessert-like. Coconut oil and honey help the slices caramelize beautifully in the oven, while Ceylon cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt give every bite a warm, complex depth that feels far fancier than the ingredient list suggests. The optional ground ginger adds a subtle kick that plays really well against the sweetness of the plantain. Every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-reading required — just straightforward, wholesome cooking. Flipping the slices halfway through baking is the small but crucial step that gets you those deep golden, caramelized edges on both sides. Serve them warm as a side dish, a snack, or even a light dessert — they're the kind of thing that disappears fast no matter how you plate them.

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