Alpha Gal Friendly Ginger-Scallion Plantain Chips

Crunchy, golden, and loaded with bold flavor, these baked plantain chips are the kind of snack that disappears fast. Green plantains get sliced paper-thin and tossed in a fragrant mix of coconut oil, fresh ginger, and turmeric before hitting a hot oven — the result is a chip with serious depth and a satisfying crunch. Scallion greens scattered over the chips right out of the oven add a fresh, savory finish that makes them feel genuinely special. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, finding a reliable packaged snack can feel like a minefield, since mammalian-derived ingredients hide in surprising places. Every ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so there's no need to squint at a label or second-guess what went into the bag. Coconut oil stands in beautifully as the fat, giving the chips a subtle richness without any animal products in the mix. The key to getting that perfect crisp is slicing the plantains as uniformly as possible and giving each chip its own space on the pan — patience with the single layer pays off. They firm up even more as they cool, so resist the urge to judge them straight from the oven.

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