
Ripe plantains β the ones with yellow skins gone spotty and black β are basically nature's candy, and roasting them with warm spices takes that natural sweetness somewhere truly special. A quick toss in melted coconut oil, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt is all it takes before they hit a hot oven and transform into caramelized, golden slices with slightly crisp edges and a tender, jammy center. The optional ground ginger adds a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the sweetness without overpowering anything. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and free of soy in any form β no sauces, no emulsifiers, nothing hiding on a label. That makes this a genuinely stress-free treat for anyone navigating soy sensitivities, since the ingredient list is short, recognizable, and easy to verify. Serve them warm as a side dish, a snack, or even a simple dessert alongside something creamy β they're versatile enough to work in almost any direction you take them.
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Preheat the oven to 400Β°F (205Β°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice the peeled plantains on a slight diagonal into rounds about 1/2-inch thick.
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