Banana vs Plantain (Ripe)
A side-by-side guide to substituting Plantain (Ripe) for Banana (or vice versa).
Plantain (Ripe) works as a 1:1 swap for Banana in most recipes.
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Banana
Base unit: cup
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Plantain (Ripe)
Conversion: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount)
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Notes: Ripe plantain is starchier and less sweet — best for baking; use 1:1 mashed.
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Ripe plantain is starchier and less sweet — best for baking; use 1:1 mashed. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).
Common questions
Yes — Ripe plantain is starchier and less sweet — best for baking; use 1:1 mashed. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).
1:1 substitution (use the same amount). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Ripe plantain is starchier and less sweet — best for baking; use 1:1 mashed..
Plantain (Ripe) is one of the options SubSwap lists for Banana. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Banana substitutes.
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