I first published the recipe for these Banana Blueberry Fritters back in 2014 but have now decided to update the post with some new photos and a slightly altered recipe.
Despite this having been a popular post on my blog, with many positive comments, I have also had some negative feedback. Many people felt the flour to banana ratio was wrong.
I think it really depends on the size of the bananas to how much flour you need. Personally, I find 1/4 cup of flour works well but I have increased this to 1/4 -1/2 cup following the feedback from readers.
I’d recommend trying a 1/4 cup first and adding more flour if needed.
I used plain flour in the original recipe but have updated it to buckwheat flour. I have started using this flour a lot more in my cooking and really like it.
Buckwheat flour is gluten-free and I get so many requests for gluten-free recipes. It is an acquired taste so feel free to use plain flour.
I love these banana blueberry fritters and often make them as a dessert when I have overripe bananas to use up. With only three ingredients they are super easy and quick to make.
A lot of sweet fritter recipes contain added sugar but I feel the bananas provide enough sweetness and when the blueberries burst open they add a further sweet hit.
They definitely help with my sweet cravings and I struggle to stop Finn & Rory eating them all in one sitting!
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Banana and Blueberry Fritters
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup buckwheat flour (or plain flour) *See note 1
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- pinch of cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tsp coconut oil for frying *See note 2
Instructions
- Mash bananas and then stir in the flour and cinnamon.
- Add the blueberries and stir through.
- Heat a non stick frying pan on high and add the coconut oil.
- Reduce to a medium heat and spoon 1 tbsp of batter into frying pan per fritter.
- Fry fritters until brown on both sides
- Remove fritters and allow to cool a little before serving.
Lyndsay says
Can’t wait to try these! Wondering if you’ve ever used whole wheat flour instead of all purpose? If so please let me know the proportions you used and any other notes 🙂 Thanks!!
Amy says
Hi Lyndsay, I have only tested buckwheat and all-purpose. I’d start by trying half all-purpose and half whole wheat and see how that goes…
Kelley says
Made these yesterday, not only did my 14 month old actually enjoyed them (she has been so picky the last 2 weeks), my husband came home and next thing I know they were all gone. Will definitely makes these again!
Amy says
This is excellent! Thanks for letting me know 🙂
Clare says
My 11 month old ate a whole fritter after being on a (solids) food strike for 2 weeks! This definitely counts as a success
Amy says
Amazing! 🙂
Misha says
I’m not sure what I did wrong but yours seemed to flip so easily in the video and I had to scrape mine off the bottom of the pan and it is a nonstick pan. They also didn’t brown they are just a gooey pile of banana. I’m worried they are not cooked through enough but not sure how to tell.
Amy says
Hi Misha, thanks for your feedback. Were your bananas big? Perhaps you need a little more flour. You may also need to adjust the heat. How big did you make the fritters, you need to make them small to be able to flip (1 tbsp of the batter). Is your pan older? You may need a little more oil.
jj says
Have made these tons of times with all different berries and whole wheat flour. Can I substitute with frozen pineapple as that is all I have available?
Amy says
Hi jj, I’ve never tried pineapple but it sounds delicious. I hope it works for you 🙂
Erin says
would you be able to bake this in a mini muffin try?
Amy says
Hi Erin, I don’t think it would work for this recipe, sorry.
Lana Cust says
Made these and was wondering how I should store them /reheat? Freezer then quick fry in a pan or in the fridge and microwave??
Amy says
Hi Lana, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. You can freeze them – place on a baking tray until hard (around 2-3 hours) and then transfer to a freezer bag/container. You can reheat in the pan or microwave.
Katherine says
My daughter is only 6 months and she absolutely loves these fritters.
And I love them, too. To be honest at the moment she has half of one and I eat the rest for breakfast.
Amy says
Haha 😉 I’m exactly the same when it comes to these fritters! So yummy!
Laura says
Hi Amy, I have a 2 year old and we made 3 of your recipes already and each and everyone of them were absolutely delicious! I had a hard time not finishing these fritters and my little one nearly ate them all.
Many thanks!
Amy says
So lovely to read, Laura. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. I hope you find more recipes for your little one to enjoy 🙂
Jemo says
My two have always loved these (since we started blw) and at the age 4 and nearly 3 devour the whole batch when we make them.
Amy says
Thanks Jemo 🙂
Gemma M says
These are my son’s favourite food. I’ve made them 5 or 6 times now and every time he devours them in record speed. The first time I made them I added a lot more flour as per previous comments but my best results have been with the 1/4 cup stated in the recipe. I do think it’s totally dependent on how much banana you are using though but I’ve never needed to put a lot more in than that.
We also put a pan lid over the batch in the pan for about 30 seconds each side to get the fruit really gooey.
I think we’ll be enjoying these for a long time to come. Thanks for a great recipe.
Amy says
Thanks Gemma, I’m so happy your son loves them so much 🙂
Kristen R says
Hi! I want to love this recipe but unfortunately the first batch hasn’t gone so well! Maybe it’s because I’m a first time fritter maker!
If possible, might be great to add some photos along the way! I’d love to see what the consistency looks like when you are adding them to the pan.
Mine were much too mushy and would not cook even with the right amount of oil and a non-stick pan. I did add more flour and that helped a little bit still nothing like the end result you achieved- I’ll see how the next batch turns out!
Any additional tips would be great!
Amy says
Hi Kristen, sorry you didnt have luck with the recipe. I am updating old posts with process shots but it is a long process! Did you watch the video? That should help too
Kristen R says
Oh wow! I did not even see the video was there! Helpful! Thanks, I’ll try again!
Amy says
Fingers crossed 🙂
Paige says
This recipe isn’t any good I followed as it was an the pancakes were just moosh.
Amy says
Hi Paige, I am sorry you didn’t have success with the recipe. I actually have a lot of positive feedback on this recipe so it does work for others. I’d love to figure out where it could have gone wrong. Did you use a nonstick pan? Did you make the fritters small (1 tbsp in size), did you try adding more flour? Did you watch the video, this may help in checking if consistency was correct.
Cate says
They stuck to the pan and never formed. This is a distaster! Help!
Amy says
Hi Cate, sorry you didn’t have success with the recipe. Did you use a non stick pan? It really needs to be a non stick pan to work.
Cassie says
My girls loved this recipe! I used 1/2 cup of flour, added about a teaspoon on brown sugar, a couple sprinkles of cinnamon (we love cinnamon) and an egg for added protein. My toddler tends to be picky and she wanted thirds!
Thank you!
Amy says
Thanks for the feedback, Cassie. We are big cinnamon fans too 🙂
Randi says
Update! I went ahead a made them with chopped blackberries and they came out great! There were some mishaps. The first 4 were perfect and then the second batch burned. I just peeled off the burnt parts, added more oil to the pan, turned down the heat and tried again. It worked out well! My 2 year old and I devoured them in minutes.
Amy says
Ah great, I’m so happy both you and your little one enjoyed them! Sorry for the delay in getting back to you but I’m glad you went ahead and it worked for you. I find every pan is different, you def want a non-stick or make sure you have your pan well oiled.
Jaritza says
Super easy and yummy recipe! Made it for my 9 month old using oat flour, yet my 4 year old and I were the ones to eat it. Needed a lot more flour than what the recipe called for, but super yummy. Love the taste the coconut oil adds. Will definitely make again!
Amy says
Glad you liked them, Jaritza! Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback 🙂
BrittanyO says
Awesome recipe!! My almost 1 year old daughter and I both loved these! I printed off the recipe to keep in our family recipe box too! This is one I definitely don’t want to forget.
I also felt like 1/2 cup flour worked better and I also added more cinnamon (but we really like cinnamon).
Thanks for this great recipe! I know this one will become a staple for us!
Amy says
Brilliant! Thank you so much for taking the time to rate and leave such a lovely comment, Brittany 🙂
Sarah says
Love the recipe! First time I did it I didn’t have blueberries so I added peanut butter and my 8 months old loved it! Thank you for this easy recipe 🙂
Amy says
Thanks Sarah, peanut butter sounds delicious 🙂
BrittanyO says
Great idea to use with peanut butter! I’ll have to give that a try too!
Rachel says
My 1 year old can’t have raw banana, and for the most part hates breakfast. However she is luckily at least able to eat cooked banana and loves this recipe. The amount of flour needed seems to change each time I make these, I’m sure that has to do with the size/ripeness of the bananas using at the time. I start with the 1/4cup then add 1/8 of cup as needed. I also added some unsweetened shredded coconut to the batter, as I don’t have coconut oil, to still get a little coconut flavor. And instead of using oil, I used a little unsalted butter in the pan (very little as my pan is a great non stick pan). Thank you so much for this recipe!!
Amy says
Thank yo, Rachel. So happy your little one can have and enjoy this recipe 🙂
Dawn says
I wanted a gluten free recipe for breakfast. One little liked it, the other is still shy about foods that look like it’s made with flour.(I enjoyed it too)
Amy says
Glad you enjoyed them, Dawn 🙂
Seo Lee says
I tried this recipe with whatever ingredients I had in pantry – all purpose whole grain flour and coconut flour mixed, frozen blueberries, ripe bananas, and coconut oil.
The result was very flavorful, and my 4 YO really liked it. My 15 MO could not wait and a few spoonfuls of the batter… haha.
I use a gas stove, and heat control seems quite important. The fritters easily burn.
Michele says
Can you freeze these? I’m thinking to make them ahead for daycare so he can have them at lunch
Amy says
Hi Michele, I’m so sorry for the late response, yes you can freeze them 🙂
Brittany says
I really like the portion size for this recipe. There’s enough pancakes without having a ton left over. Super tasty and very easy! Two thumbs up
Amy says
Thanks Brittany! So happy you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Faith Newnham says
Can you use regular sunflower oil instead of coconut oil to fry? Or does the coconut oil add to the flavour and can’t be substituted?
Amy says
Hi Faith, yes you can use sunflower oil. I like the flavour coconut oil gives but they will still work with other oils.
Sarah T says
Hi, I just wanted to check if these are suitable to eat the following day?
Amy says
Hi Sarah, yes you can eat them the next 🙂
Katie says
These were great I have an 8 month old and a 3 year old and they both loved these! The first batch I made went wrong as I don’t think I used enough coconut oil to fry.. second batch was perfect!
Amy says
Thanks Katie. So glad you got the second batch to work and your little ones enjoyed them 🙂
Megan B says
I love the flavor of this recipe, but I had a bit of trouble in the execution… If my fritters won’t hold shape, is that from not enough flour?
Amy says
Hi Megan, I’d try a little more flour. It may be the pan too, is your pan non stick?
Clare says
Can’t wait to try. How long will these be good for in the fridge? Can you heat up in the toaster oven for a good result?
Amy says
Hi Clare, I’ve never tried re-heating these so can’t say how it would work, sorry. I’d freeze them or keep in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Millie says
I tried substituting coconut flour and a bit of almond milk but the pancakes are falling apart! Any idea why?
Amy says
Hi Millie, if using coconut flour I’d say you would need a lot more liquid. I’d try adding an egg and a little more milk. However, without trying I can’t give a guarantee of how it would work. Is it for allergy reasons you wanted to use coconut flour? Buckwheat flour is gluten-free and works well.
Anne says
Thank you for the recipe! My baby (10 month) and husband loved them! I used spelt flour.
Amy says
Thanks Anne! Great to know they worked well with spelt flour too. Thanks for taking the time to let me know 🙂
Silviana says
My kids loves it!
Amy says
Great! Thanks Silviana 🙂
Marie says
Can I use oat flour?
Amy says
Hi Marie, I’ve not actually tried the recipe with oat flour so can’t guarantee how they would turn out. Worth a try though, let me know if you try it!
Kristen says
These were a hit! My 14 month old loved them! I used 1/4 cup whole wheat flour, frozen blueberries and 1 1/2 bananas and they turned out great…. thank you!
Amy says
Thanks Kristen 🙂
Jessica says
How long do these keep in the refrigerator for?
Brooke Toups says
Do these freeze well! If so, how do you re heat? I made them this morning and they were a hit! Thank you
Amy says
Hi Brooke, I can’t remember if I have ever tried freezing these. I’d say they would freeze fine. I’d gently reheat in the pan or microwave. 🙂
Grace says
So, you re-wrote your recipe because readers dictated to you what your recipe should be? Why?
Amy says
Ho Grace, yes I did! Only because I wanted the recipe to work for as many people as possible. I didn’t scrap the recipe altogether and rewrite it, it is basically the same recipe but I have added some notes to explain that you may need to alter the flour content to make it work for you.
Megan says
Do you think I can substitute baby cereal in for the flour?
Amy says
Worth a try! I’ve never tried so can’t say for sure, sorry 🙂
Gabby says
Are these good for freezing???
Amy says
Hi Gabby, I never have any left to freeze so haven’t actually tried! I can’t see why they wouldn’t freeze well though. 🙂
Lisa says
Any ideas how to add some protein into these for a toddler? Thanks!
Amy says
Hi Lisa, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. You could add an egg to the mixture or you could top the fritters with some greek yoghurt. 🙂
Megan says
This recipe is simple and yummy! I only had one banana so I added an unsweetened applesauce cup. I also added a tablespoon of honey and they turned out yummy! My daughter loved them!
Krystal Soares says
This is such a great recipe! Myblittle man is allergic to eggs so I am constantly trying to find new things to make him for breakfast and this was a win! Super easy and he loved them! Thank you so much
Amy says
Thanks Krystal, delighted he enjoyed them 🙂
Abby says
Can I use almond flour instead?
Amy says
Hi Abby, I have tried these with almond flour and they didn’t work out well, sorry.
Abby says
That’s ok – thanks for the reply!! 🙂
Selena Flack says
Thank you for updating this recipe! I can’t remember if I made it or not, but I really want to try it in my pie maker . Do you think it would work with frozen blueberries?? Or would there be too much water??
Amy says
Hi Selena, I really don’t know how these would work in a pie maker as I have never used one before. Sorry I can’t be of more help.
Joanna says
My 10 month old son loves these! Great recipe
Can I freeze them?
Amy says
Thanks Joanna, so glad he loves them! I haven’t actually tried freezing these (never any left to freeze!) but I’d say they would be fine to freeze.
Joanna says
I’ll give it a try 🙂
Kay says
My baby loves these! Amazing recipe. Can you freeze these?? And how do you defrost if freezeable?
Amy says
Hi Kay, so glad they are a hit! I have never actually tried freezing these but think they would be ok to freeze. I’d defrost in the fridge.
Sylva says
I just tried these (I’m an amateur cook), followed the recipe, except did 1/2 cup of regular flour (after reading comments) and these came out great! No stickiness and just the perfect softness for my little ones! They had started getting annoyed of eggs so I had to do something to switch it up. Thanks for the great idea! I just followed you on IG to get more recipe ideas 🙂
Amy says
Hi Sylva, so glad they were a success for you. I hope you find many more recipes that you enjoy. Thanks for following along 🙂
Karen Buscombe says
These were a BIG hit at breakfast this morning. I ground up oats to make oat flour to try to fill up my boys…I used a cup of flour to make a denser fritter and threw in a few more blueberries. Quick, easy and I will definitely repeat! Thanks so much.
Amy says
Thanks Karen! Good to know the recipe works with oat flour 🙂
Ariana says
I made these and she loved them, I used cinnamon apples instead of blueberries because it’s all I had and she loved them. Didn’t have any problems with them falling apart
Amy says
Brilliant, thank you for the feedback. The cinnamon apples sound delicious 🙂
Nancy says
My baby LOVED these!!! I followed your instructions and added a bit more flour. I loved the consistency for him (he’s 8 months old) and they tasted really good and sweet without sugar and very easy to make!
Amy says
Thanks Nancy, love this! So happy they were a success for you 🙂
Mandy says
Great breakfast for my 10 month old and I! I followed the recipe exactly and had no problems flipping them like others have commented, I’m guessing they tried flipping them too early..
Amy says
Hi Mandy, delighted that they worked well for you 🙂 Thanks for the feedback
Stephanie says
I substituted the flour for Oat flour, just threw some raw oats in the blender and voila! Turned out great! My little one loves them.
Amy says
Great to know that oat flour works! Thank you 🙂
Kay says
So easy to make and taste delicious. Cannot wait to give them to my 10 month old twins. First time using buckwheat flour and I like it! I needed to use 1/3 cup of flour to get the consistency right but had no issues with flipping them. Thanks for the recipe – more like this please!
Amy says
Delighted you like them, Kay 🙂
Megan says
We loved them! I have a 10 month old and a 2 year old who loved these, I tried them and they were so good. I was worried about the flipping part after I read some comments, but didn’t have any problems, I think the trick is that the pan does have to be really hot. Thank you! Looking forward on trying more recipes.
Amy says
Thanks for taking the time to rate and comment, Megan. Delighted they were a hit all around and I hope you find many other recipes to enjoy 🙂
Tanya says
I normally don’t comment on food blogs but I have to say, I did look at other people’s suggestions (put more flour, use nonstick baking pan) and it was AMAZING! No sticking or mess from the bananas. I eyeballed the flour and made sure it wasn’t not a runny consistency before I dropped then in the pan in spoonfuls.
Will be making these again but with strawberries 🙂
Amy says
Hi Tanya, I’m so glad you liked them and that the readers’ comments helped you. Thanks for taking the time to rate and comment, it means a lot 🙂
Belinda says
I just tried these today and it turned out good. My Little One also liked it. Which is the best part! I tried it with wheat flour and regular oil, tasted good. Very sweet and moist. Also felt good about serving them. At first 1/3 cup of flour was not enough I had to add just a bit more till I noticed the texture was thicker, stickier. Waited till dark brown to turn, had minor small fixable incidents in turning them. Thank you!
Amy says
Thanks for the feedback, Belinda. Delighted that your little one enjoyed them 🙂
Amanda says
Wondering if you can make with almond flour?
Amy says
Hi Amanda, I do recall trying these with almond flour and they didn’t work well, sorry!
Julie says
My kids love these. Just wondering if I can make the mixture and freeze as I have a bunch of browned bananas?
Levi says
I just made these for breakfast this morning for myself as I wanted a simple quick easy treat. They were delicious. I used 1/4 cup malt house flour and it did the trick. Came out just like the photos (though not as well presented). I will definitely be making these again.
Amy says
Thanks Levi, delighted they worked for you and you enjoyed them 🙂
Christine says
Would these work with jared baby food? My little one is 10 months and likes to self feed rather then spoon fed.
Amy says
Hi Christine, worth a try but without trying it myself I can’t say for sure. Let me know how you get on!
Alexa says
You can definitely just make them as instructed & tear it apart into pieces, place on surface and let your little one feed by his or herself! My little one is 10 months old, as well. I made these this morning, tore pieces apart and handed them to him. He fed himself and LOVED them.
Brianna Gibson says
I made these this morning for the second time. The use of 1/2 cup of flour proved to be better for my fritters. I also used olive oil spray to oil the pan which worked better than the coconut oil. Thanks so much for the recipe! My little one really enjoys these, and I will continue making them!
Amy says
Thanks Brianna, I’m delighted your little one enjoys these. Thanks for letting me know your adjustments as other readers can find this useful 🙂
Cait says
Made these this morning for my 9 month old.. halved the recipe (1 banana, five tbsp flour) and she demolished all of them! Ended up having to make a second batch anyways, ha! Thanks for sharing.
Amy says
Yeah! So glad they were a hit! One batch is never enough 😉 Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment
Mary says
I think adding an egg will do the trick!
I steam one Japanese sweet potato an ounce of butter and two eggs, blend. Cooks just like a pancake!
Amy says
I hate to see this recipe didn’t work for others because it was amazing and a huge hit with my 1 year old. I only had one large banana on hand but cut the recipe in half and it worked perfectly. Thanks for sharing!!
Amy says
Brilliant, so happy you enjoyed them. I have had such mixed reviews with this recipe as you can see. Delighted that it worked for you!
Lizzy says
This recipe is amazing. Ridiculously quick. I chopped the blueberries to prevent any choking hazard. Great for finger food and to give my daughter something different to porridge. Shared with friends and I know it has been made by them too!
Amy says
Thanks Lizzy, I’m delighted that your daughter enjoys them. Thanks for taking the time to comment and rate, it means a lot.
Fawn says
*update* my son didn’t like it. Lol
Amy says
oh booo!
Fawn says
I used half bannana and half left over sweet potato that already had honey brown sugar n cinnamon. They came out very good.
Amy says
Oh I will have to try sweet potato in these, sounds good!
Lily Lu says
Loved them! My 8 month-old went crazy for them. I only had strawberries in the house but they worked fine. I always use homemade ghee to fry food, and I used a non stick pan. The first batch was a bit mushy and a bit hard to flip, but still good. I added more flour for the second one and they were more pancake like. My son loved both versions (as did my husband) so 5 stars it is! Thanks for all your wonderful recipes – we’ve been doing BLW since he turned 6 months and I absolutely love your ideas!
Amy says
Thank you so much for taking the time to rate and comment, so happy they were a hit for your family 🙂
Tracy says
Hi Amy, have you tried any substitutes for banana?
Amy says
Hi Tracy, sorry no. Banana is one of the main ingredients. I wonder how applesauce would work..? I may need to experiment!
Julia says
I added an egg and a tablespoon of water and they’re perfect. They look more like pancakes but they’re good!
Amy says
Great Julia, I love to read the different versions of my recipe and I know a lot of readers like to read the comments to see what works for others.
Lindsay says
Just made these fritters. I used the full 1/2cup of plain flour because my bananas were fairly big. Made them toddler bitesize and they are great. Flipped fine in the pan. My fussy toddler might be unimpressed with his pudding option but me and the baby love them so they won’t be wasted! Thanks. X
Amy says
Great, thank you! 2 out of 3 isn’t too bad! Glad you liked them!
Marina says
I just discovered this recipe and decided to make these for my 8 month old …..He did not try them yet and I am trying really hard to save some for him because I sure do love them!!!! Thank you for this super easy and super yummy recipe!!! 🙂
Amy says
Ha ha! I have the same problem when I make these! I hope your 8 month old got one in the end!
Amy says
Just made these for my 8 month old and he LOVED them! I used whole wheat flour and they turned out perfect! Thank you for the recipe. 🙂
Amy says
Brilliant! Thanks for taking the time to let me know – it always makes my day!
Joana Kuchta says
I loved these. I made them for my 10 month old daughter and she devoured 2 little pancakes. I did have a little trouble flipping it also but it didn’t ruin them. I will def be making more and more of these and possibly trying it out with diff fruit such as strawberries. Yum!
Amy says
Thanks Joana, strawberries will be so good in these 🙂
Miranda says
Hi! Can you use almond flour for this?
Amy says
Hi Miranda, I have never actually tried this recipe with almond flour so I can’t say, sorry. Maybe take a small amount of the mashed banana and try mixing it with almond flour to see how it goes. That way you won’t waste too much if it doesn’t work. Please let me know how it goes if you try it!
Sophia says
Made these this morning as I love giving my baby girl (6months) new finger foods to try as I love watching her explore and enjoy her food!
Super quick and easy to make!
Amy says
Thanks Sophia, It is such a cute age and everything in an adventure! I hope you find some more recipes on my site for your girl to explore!
Hayley says
Just made these this morning for my breakfast (My kids are grown up) I need to eat more fruit so this is a great recipe for that. No problem with sticking to pan and texture was yummy. Such an easy healthy recipe. Thanks.
Amy says
So happy you liked them Hayley. When I make these for the kids, more end up on my plate than the kids’ plates!
Ashley says
I really love these!! I made them once before with regular flour and they turned out perfect but I have recently gone gluten free. So I switched up the recipe and used almond flour and it was still pretty mushy when trying to flip (even using 1/2 cup) so I added 1/4 cup gf rolled oats and they turned out WONDERFUL!
Amy says
Thanks Ashley, it is always great to know what variations work. Have you tried them with buckwheat flour, we loved them and gluten free 🙂 .
Sara says
Ive just done these. No issues whatsoever in turning them. (I used the best non-stick pan I have in the house. Nothing sticks to it 🙂 )
Lovely taste and my 10 months old baby wolfed it down in no time at all!
Amy says
Hi Sara, thanks for your feedback – so happy they worked for you and that your 10 mth enjoyed them!
Madeleine says
My 8 month old loved these, and so did I! I altered the recipe slightly to include an egg since I wanted these to be more of a breakfast for her rather than a snack. I used 2 bananas, 1 egg and 1/2 cup flour and got a great pancake-like batter. I used strawberries instead of blueberries because that’s what I had in the fridge. I fried them up in a hot non-stick pan with coconut oil and they turned out perfect! No problem flipping them. I burned 1 batch but that’s just me. I can’t make pancakes or grilled cheese without burning at least one…
Thank you for a great tasting, healthy and easy recipe!
Amy says
Sounds delicious! Thanks so much for your feedback and I’m so happy they were a hit!
Maria says
I have just made these and they turned out great!! So yummy! I used one over ripe banana and one ripe banana, frozen blueberries and a left over 10g pack of baby porridge which I counted into the 85g of plain flour (so only used 70ish grams). Will make again!
Amy says
So glad you liked them Maria, thanks for taking the time to comment and rate 🙂
Jemma says
Thank you for this recipe! Just made them for breakfast and the whole family including my 8 month old loved them. I made with plain flour and they came out perfectly. I even did a large batch so we have some left over for packed lunches.
Amy says
Hi Jemma, so glad they were approved by the whole family! Thanks for taking the time to leave a rating 🙂
Val says
I made these this morning, and made sure the pan was really hot before dropping these in. I used a tablespoon to drop the flour in to get it to the right consistently. They flipped perfectly, and I am currently letting them cool down. Thank you for this recipe!
Amy says
Thanks Val, so happy they worked for you! Hope they were a hit!
Laura says
hi Amy! I have just made them and they are brilliant! and so easy to make! I made myself the flour from oatmeal and turned out great! Many thanks for the recipe!
Amy says
Fantastic! Thanks, Laura! I’ll need to try them with oat flour next time 🙂
Missy says
Turned out great! Yes, mushy. But I had no problems flipping them – sounds like an issue with the pan/oil. They were an absolute hit with my little dude!
Amy says
Hi Missy, yes I do think the recipe needs a non-stick pan. So glad they met the approval of your little dude! 🙂
Nicole says
These were easy to whip up, it was a disaster trying to flip in my regular skillet. I switched to my non stick griddle (and used butter) and they turned out much better. My 7 month old loved them.
Amy says
Hi Nicole, so happy they worked for you in the end and that your 7 month old approved! I think the pan you use can make a big difference with this recipe.
Kaya says
These turned out great! I snuck in one egg as I’m trying to introduce them to my 10-month old, but otherwise kept true to the recipe. She loved them… and so did I – haha! Thanks so much 🙂
Amy says
Brilliant! Thanks Kaya 🙂
Barb says
Hi Amy. Wonderful recipe! My little one adores them, and it’s great because I’m able to munch on them right alongside her. Much appreciated!
Amy says
Brilliant, thanks, Barb! So glad you both enjoy them!
Ela says
I love this so much
Looks really delicious
Is it good for a 7 month old baby ?
Amy says
Thanks Ela, I was happy feeding my 7 mth old this but he did baby-led weaning and so was used to solid food from the start. Has your baby had finger foods before, is he/she used to them? There is nothing in the recipe that you can’t feed a baby but every baby is different in their experience with finger foods so I can’t say, sorry.
Sarah says
I LOVE this recipe. Its so simple and a great way to get yummy fruit into baby. The fruit softens from the heat so no worries over hard/ chewy bits. Will definately be making these again and adapting to introduce different flavours.
Amy says
Brilliant! Thank you for taking the time to let me know Sarah, so happy you loved them!
Chelsea says
Just tried these with my 7 month old, she demolished 3 in a row, safe to say they were a success. A little difficult to flip but I managed to save them. Will deffinately be making them again for my little girl. I can’t eat bananas but they smelt delicious I wish I could have tried !
Amy says
Thanks Chelsea, glad your little girl loved them! Shame you couldn’t try them! Thanks for taking the time to comment, it means a lot!
Sabrina says
I love banana pancakes! I tried these and had trouble as many of the other commenters. They were burning on the bottom and not cooking at all in the middle, so I couldn’t get them flipped. But then I remembered something I had tried with another banana pancake recipe, and decided to try it with these, and it totally worked! So instead of doing them on the stove, I baked them in the oven. I preheated my cast iron while mixing the batter, and then lightly greased it with coconut oil. I made each fritter only 1TBSP worth of batter, and spread it out thinly. Then I baked them at 350 degrees for about 8-10 minutes, before flipping them and baking for another 5. They are perfect! Thank you so much for the recipe!!
Amy says
Thanks so much for your cooking tips. This is great information for those that don’t have a non stick pan. Glad you had success with the recipe in the end!
Jacqueline says
Hi I’m all out of coconut oil, would you say butter is just as good?
Amy says
Hi Jacqueline, yes butter should work well 🙂
Jaclyn says
I have. 9 1/2 m old who has almost 6 teeth, she refuses to eat puréed food. I’m thinking of trying these. Does anyone refrigerate these to send to daycare? Any recommendations?
Amy says
Hi Jaclyn, I have never actually stored these in the refrigerator before (they never last that long). A few people have said that they have frozen them and that they freeze well.
kiki says
I used Multigrain baby cereal instead of flour and came out great! thank for the share Amy
Amy says
That is great Kiki, glad it worked for you and good to know for if anyone else asks. Thanks!
Sara W says
YUM! So simple, yet so delicious. I’ve just made them and waiting for them to cool for baby – but there might not be any left for him…
Amy says
Brilliant, Love that you loved them! Thank you!
Mary says
Do you think if I add baby cereal it could also work?
Amy says
Hi mary, I’m not sure to be honest. Worth a try though…
Tillie says
I was wondering at what age can we give these to our babies?
Amy says
Hi Tillie, once your baby is fine with finger foods then this would be ok to give. It will depend on your baby and the method of weaning you have chosen. Hope he/she likes them!
Jen says
Hi Amy… I don’t usually comment on these but felt compelled to this time. I haven’t made this but intend to as I have a super picky 5 yr old. I was reading through the comments and can’t believe how rude some people seem to be about the measurements. Half the fun of cooking is experimenting, right?!. I’m floored by the level of irritation some showed over such trivial things. Maybe I’m just reading into it too much but I just wanted to say keep up the good work anyway. I love your blog and will be trying this recipe soon. Please don’t get discouraged by negative nancys out there, Ok? Take care!
~Jen (from Idaho in the USA but wish I lived in Australia! ) Hope that didn’t sound too creepy LOL. And…I’m sorry this comment was soooo long
Amy says
Hi Jen, thank you so much for your kind comments. Thanks for taking the time to make my day! I am terrible at focussing on only the negative comments, instead I should focus on lovely comments like yours. I just moved to Australia last year, after years of dreaming of living here. It is everything and more than I expected it to be. I love it! I’ve never been to Idaho but I lived in Arkansas for a year and had a great time there too.
Carrie says
I tried these this morning! Turned out great. I used just one banana and added flour slowly until it was the consistency of pancake batter. Had no problem with it sticking!!
Amy says
Hi Carrie, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. So glad the recipe worked for you!
Lisa says
I made these today for my 9 month old baby and myself for breakfast! He loved them and so did I! I used 2 medium bananas and 3/4 cup of wholewheat flour, I didn’t use any oil on my non stick pan, and had no issues flipping them. I like that they are a bit mushy in the middle, good for my guy with no teeth. I will definitely be making these again, experimenting with different flours and maybe different fruit. I love when I can make things for both me and my baby to eat, it makes life easier and keeps me eating healthy. Still have a few left over for his snack tomorrow.
Amy says
Thanks so much for your feedback Lisa. So glad that both you and your little one enjoyed them. Well done for having leftovers the next, ours never last that long!!
Ashley W says
Thank you for such an amazing recipe! my 11 month old devours these! they freeze incredibly well and I look forward to adding other fruit to these!
Amy says
Thanks for your feedback Ashley, I’m so happy your little one loves these!
Pam says
First, these are delicious! After reading the comments, I think there are a few key factors on how successful the batch will be. One, the size and ripeness of your banana and two, ensuring your pan is hot.
My bananas were about medium sized and about 3 days away from being the perfect ripeness for banana bread. when I added the 1/4 cup of flour, I noticed that the batter was not the right consistency (tad too runny) So I opted to add about 1/8 cup of baby oatmeal.
They were perfect. Easy to flip and the right consistency for my 11 month old.
Amy says
Thank You, Pam, for your feedback. I’m so happy you had success and enjoyed them. Thank you for sharing your tips as some people have had issues with this recipe. You are right, consistency of the batter is key and ensuring your pan is hot is a great tip. Did you use a non stick pan? I feel this makes a big difference too.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it and it will help other readers.
Pam says
Of course, these were so good I had to leave a comment! :).
I did use a nonstick pan. With the small amount of coconut oil, I don’t think anything else would work.
Skye says
Sorry. But this was rubbish. So runny inside. Couldn’t flip them at all. Even with more flour,
Amy says
Hi Skye, I’m sorry you didn’t have success with this recipe. I have never had an issue with it being runny. What kind of pan did you use? Did the mixture stick to the pan? Did you watch the video, did it have a similar texture?
Leona says
I am just in the middle of making these for my 15month daughter and already i want to eat them all. They are delicious! Ive made them with strawberries as i dont have blueberries to hand but they worked perfectly! Cant wait to try more of your recipes thank you x
Amy says
Thanks Leona, you comment has made my day. Strawberries sound a delicious replacement, I’ll try that next time!
Esther says
They’re great! My daughter and I loved these! I have to admit I probably used a lot more flour than the recommended… I was using gluten free flour and it always needs a completely different amount than normal flour, so I just added flour until the batter looked battery. I made these very small, just a tablespoon of batter for each.
Amy says
Thanks Esther, so glad they were approved by both kid and mum! I like to make these small too, it works best that way. Thanks for taking the time to give feedback.
Kate says
Never have had a pancake/fritter fail, but these just did not work at all. Used my non-stick griddle and these stuck, didn’t form into anything flippantly, just a pile of mush. The pea fritter recipe you have is excellent though and my girl loves those!
Amy says
Hi Kate, Sorry you didn’t have much luck with this recipe. This is probably my most commented on recipe and it seems that people either have success with it and love them or, like you, they find the mixture difficult to work with. I’m sorry you fall into the later category but I’m pleased that you at least enjoy the pea fritters. Thanks for taking the time to give me feedback.
Lucy says
These are amazing! We often have them for breakfast. We always use buckwheat flour as I’m gluten intolerant. Very quick and easy to make.
Amy says
Thanks for taking the time to let me know, Lucy! So glad you love them!
Morgan says
Hi! Just made these for my girl this morning and she couldn’t get enough! Wondering if you think these would be okay to freeze and then reheat individually as needed once they are cooked?
Thanks so much!
Amy says
Brilliant, so glad your girl loved them! I don’t think I have ever actually frozen these but I think they should freeze well. Sorry I am not much more of a help!
Kitty says
Hi! I just wanted to comment on your recipe :). I tried them this morning for my little ones and I did not have any issues! Mushed the bananas to a paste. I used a little more than 1/4 cup of unbleached flour, even added in some strawberries. And they were delicious!
If anyone is having trouble with sticking to the pan…. I used a good non stick pan with a tablespoon of coconut oil on medium heat. I would add more coconut oil when needed. Also, if the fritters were browning too fast, just turn down the heat a little so the middle can have more time to cook before you flip them.
Amy says
Thanks for your feedback and tips, Kitty. I love that your little ones thought they were [email protected]
Randi says
These look delicious! Do you think chopped up blackberries would work here or would they be too watery?
Amy says
Hi Randi, yes blackberries would work in these, I’d just chop them up a bit.
Ambrie says
I ended up using more coconut oil. But as long as you drop them in the oil they don’t stick I turned when edges got brown and within another minute they were done. Super delicious me and my little love these. We also blend banana and blueberries together
Amy says
Thanks for your feedback and tips Ambrie, so happy you and your little one enjoyed them!
Jessica says
Well, these were a huge hit! I used Bob’s Red Mill All-purpose flour and actually started with 1/2 c. They were pretty sticky in the bowl, so I kept adding tiny amounts of flour until I had the consistency I liked. My 4 year old loved them and only left me with 1. Lol. Thanks for the super simple recipe!
Amy says
At least you got 1, I’m not normally that lucky!!! Happy you liked them and thanks for taking the time to comment.
Nicole M says
I literally JUST made these for my 22m old. I got 7 from the recipe and she’s eaten 5! So much for a few days worth of breakfast!
I used 2 bananas and about 6tbsp whole grain spelt flour and they turned out beautifully! I cooked mine on a medium low heat.
Amy says
Thanks Nicole – you 22 m old sounds a lot like my two when I make these…! They never hang around long! Glad you had success with the recipe and thanks for the feedback.
Christine says
My little guy loved these!
Amy says
Brilliant!!
Galit Baine says
These turned out a mess!
Amy says
Sorry these didn’t work for you. Did you use a non stick pan? How much flour did you add?
Kristin says
I made these for my 7 month old, exactly as you said to and they were wonderful! We are trying some baby led weaning and this is the perfect recipe. I tried one first and they are delicious. Thank you so much for sharing!
Amy says
Thank you so much for letting me know Kristin, so happy they were a hit!
Hannah says
I just made these for my 8 month old. We are following the blw approach and had already tried a two ingredient “pancake” with banana and egg. I had two very ripe, large bananas and used half a cup of plain white flour. Most of them worked well, I think it is very much dependent on the amount of coconut oil used and the heat of the pan. They were delicious!
Amy says
Thanks Hannah, So glad you liked them! I think the pan can have a big affect too, I have a new non stick pan and they are so easy to flip. There were getting a little difficult on my old pan and I found I needed more oil.
Andrea says
Yum yum yum yummy!!
Thank you for this recipe, I agree the flour is anywhere from 1/4 cup – 1 cup, I used 1 cup but they were large bananas and very ripe. My 11 month old loves them and so do I! We got 5 pancakes from this mix…. again it varies on the bananas.
Thank-you Amy! 🙂
Amy says
Thanks for taking the time to comment Andrea, so happy they were a hit for you all!
Victoria says
We found out my 9 month old has a severe egg allergy that was completely unexpected. This was one of the recipes we tried to see how she would like them plus the ease. She absolutely LOVES them. She will eat 2 or 3 with every meal if I let her. We keep them in the fridge and they lasted just fine for a week. We have frozen them with no issues either. We did have a slight issue with sticking, but that made no difference to her. The one thing I noticed is they seemed to be very oily, but we used palm oil because we didn’t have coconut oil on hand.
I was just wondering if anyone had tried other fruits with these? She loves most berries so I wasn’t sure how they would do.
Thank you for the recipe!
Amy says
Thanks Victoria, so glad they were a hit with your 9 month old. I use a non stick pan so actually need very little oil for these to work. I have tried them with raspberries and they are delicious!
Jennifer says
Turned out perfect! I whole family loved them. Thank you for the recipe.
Amy says
Brilliant! Thanks you ?
Susie says
Love these! Had no issues at all flipping, I added an egg and a little extra flour and my son demolished them.
Thanks! Xx
Amy says
Brilliant! Thanks for the feedback Susie ??
Suz says
These are excellent! I just made 2 batches because my kids and husband devoured them before I could wrap them up for this week’s lunches!
I see a lot of people have issues flipping and with texture. I did not measure the ingredients but rather went by consistency of the batter. I went for thicker – almost muffin mix texture. I added a little flax and chia for a protien boost and cardamom because, well, I love the flavor along with cinnamon.
I seared them on high a minute and turned it down to medium to cook the middle. I had zero issues with sticking. There are fantastic. I will incorporate them into my repitore often. They would even work as a dessert!
Amy says
This makes me happy! Thanks so much for letting me know and I’m loving the sound of cardamom in them – YUM!
Hellen says
I tried these out and they turned out great no sticking issues on my end and I used only 1/4 of flour but the non stick pan is a saver!!!
Amy says
Thanks for your feedback Hellen, glad they were a success. Yes, a non stick pan is a must!
Susan says
My son loved these! I added additional flour until the batter seemed more to the consistency of cookie dough. I had no trouble with them sticking and they were delicious!
Amy says
So glad you liked them, Susan ??
Raven says
I made this for my 9 month old and he loved it. He loved being able to smoosh it and then shove some in his mouth! They were super easy to make and easy to flip, I used about six ounces of flour and didn’t have any trouble.
Amy says
Thanks Raven, so pleased your 9 month old loved them ??
Kayla says
Just made these for my 11 month old son and myself! They are delicious!! He can be pretty picky and ate every bite and wanted more so this recipe is definitely a keeper! I ended up using a lot more flour than 1/4 a cup because I watched your video and could tell my batter was a lot more runny than yours from the get go. They turned out perfect!
Kayla says
Also might’ve taken a little bit of the health factor out when I fried them in butter…. but I blame it on my southern roots.
Amy says
Fab! Love that you liked them and they turned out great for you ??
Sarah says
Love these! Just wondering if you know the nutritional details of these?
Amy says
Hi Sarah, thank you! Sorry I don’t know the nutritional details.
Laura says
I kinda winged it while using this recipe. I used I small banana and almost 1/4 cup of buckwheat flour. Didn’t stick to the pan at all and held together perfectly. Might have been too much flour as they aren’t really banana sweet but still super tasty, I hope my little guy will love his first fried food ever 😀 it was super easy to make so if he likes it I’ll make it very often and try different variations as he doesn’t like baby cereal type things.
Sophia says
I just made these and they are a hit with my super picky 4 yr old!! I used half buckwheat and half plain flower but a 1/4 of a cup all together. The consistency came out not too runny. I’m so glad I found this recipe. Thank you!
Amy says
Thanks Sophia, I’m so happy they were picky eater approved!! ?? Thanks for taking the time to let me know, I really appreciate it ??
Marci says
Trying these with almond flour since I do not digest grain well at all… they look different, but are tasty. Will try them on my non stick griddle next time. They stuck to my pan, but were still super tasty.
Amy says
Hi Marci, I’ve never tried them with almond flour before. It sounds delicious, I’ll have to try it out next time. Thanks for your feedback ??
Amanda says
Just tried them this morning! My 8 month old just mushed the first one (from the first batch with 1/4 cup flour). Then took real bites with her gums from the next two which had more flour. I froze some and put a few in the fridge. Wish I could leave a pic in this comment – I got some good ones. 🙂 Thanks! This was the first BLW thing I’ve made! Before this she’s only really had cucumber spears.
Amy says
Hi Amanda, thanks so much for your feedback. I love that one of my recipes is one of the first that you have tried on your bub. I’d love to see a photo, my email is [email protected] or you can tag me on instagram ??
Virginia says
Just saw this recipe. It looks great! I have children with autism. We have been a gluten free family for a long time. Though I haven’t tried this recipe yet, an all time favorite of my children is bananna pancakes. Having worked with gluten free batters over the years, when bananas are mixed in, if the banana is too, ripe it makes flipping very difficult! So if you are using GF flour, try using bananas that are not too over ripe. I bet flipping will no longer be a problem!
Amy says
Hi Virginia, Thank you so much for this feedback. I have had such mixed reviews on this recipe and couldn’t understand why as I had never had any issues. I never thought it could be the ripeness of the banana. Thanks for taking the time to comment. ??
Sandra says
I made these used regular pancake flour and Nestum 5 grain cereal as the flour, my 9 month old girl loved them. I poured the flour and mixed made sure it was not runny or too mushy. Came out perfect!
Thank you!!
Amy says
Hi Sandra, thanks for your feedback. I’m so happy your 9 month old loved them and they worked out well for you.????
Ildelisa says
My little girl LOVED these!! She refused to nap, so I tried out this recipe instead and the whole time all I heard her say was, “mmm”! I had no problem flipping them at all. I did heat the pan on High with coconut oil while I made the mix. Then turned it down to Medium heat just before adding Tablespoons of the batter. I did notice if there is too much coconut oil pooled anywhere in the pan, it can make it difficult to flip but other than that, if the coconut oil is distributed throughout the pan, there should be no problem flipping. I used buckwheat flour, btw. Thank you so much for this recipe!!! XX
Amy says
Comments like this make me so happy, thank you! So glad your little girl loved them…sorry you had to miss out on nap time though!!
Samantha says
I’ve had the same issue as everyone else.. the mix wasn’t batter-like at all (more like a mush).. and they fall apart when I try to flip them. Having watched the video now, the consistency was completely different. I would have to use less than the 1/4 cup to have that consistency I think.. or add a bit of oil to the mix?
Kate says
Made these this morning and they worked perfectly. The tip about the hot pan was the trick!
Yum. Thanks
Amy says
Great! So glad they worked for you ??
Kimberly says
Loved these! Just used one very ripe banana, Bob’s Red Mill Gluten free flour and a lot of cooking spray and they turned out great. Kiddo ate them right up!
Amy says
Brilliant! Happy your kid enjoyed them. Thanks so much for taking the time to give me feedback ??
Megan says
Has anyone tried using a different oil–my little one is allergic to coconuts ?
Amy says
Hi Megan, you can easily use butter or another oil ??
Natalie says
These are great! So happy to find something without eggs!! My 10 month old is loving this and they are so quick to whip up. I used 1/4 cup of flour for one banana and they turned out great, no issues flipping at all.
Amy says
Brilliant! So glad your little one loves them! Thanks for the feedback ?
Rachel L says
I was reading your recipe with my baby girl on my lap and she really loved seeing your little one eating the blueberry! She just grinned and grinned, and tried to touch the other baby. So cute ? We’ll have to try these. They look delicious!
Amy says
Awww how sweet! I love how babies love other babies! I hope your baby girl enjoys these as much as my boys do ?
Kathryn says
thank you for a great recipe – used 1/4 cup wholemeal flour and one large banana with 1/4 cuo blueberries and turned out really well!
Amy says
Fab! So glad you liked it and thanks for the feedback ?
Ale Heddon says
My daughter absolutely LOVES these. I’ve made them a few times now. Right after she puts one in her mouth she’s already reaching for the next one haha.
How long do these keep in the fridge for?
Amy says
Hi Ale, Brilliant! I love this comment, thanks for taking the time to tell me! To be honest I am not really sure how long they would last in the fridge as I have never tested them (they get eaten straight away here.) I think they could turn quite brown in the fridge and are probably best eaten straight away.
Natalie says
My baby girl loved them! I definitely had to add some more flour, I would say about a tablespoon and I used a non stick pan to make them so that they wouldn’t stick. Thanks for the recipe!
Amy says
Thanks Natalie, so glad your girl loves them. Thanks for the feedback on the flour, I really need to re do this recipe and up the flour content.
Kirstie says
can you please convert the measurements into oz instead of 1/4 cup please? would like to try these for my one year old but i don’t trust the measurements when it comes to measuring with cups.. thank you 🙂
Amy says
Hi Kirstie, a 1/4 cup flour is approx 85g (3oz) However this isn’t an exact recipe as banana sizes can differ. I have had a lot of feedback from people saying that they had to add more flour and others have said it has been fine. I’d try adding approx 1/4 cup and try flipping one and if you like the texture great but if not keep adding a tablespoon of flour at a time.
Denise says
I tried these and used coconut flour. I had trouble flipping them too without them falling apart. I use a tiny frying pan that’s only about 3 inches wide. The mixture wasn’t of batter texture but mushy. Regardless of this my 14 month old scoffed them lol
Amy says
Hi Denise, thanks for the feedback. At least your 14 month old liked them!
Sarah says
I had the same issue as others. I made half of them with 1/4 cup flour and they were total mush so I added a bit more flour on the last batch and they were a little better. Sounds like other flour alternatives might make the recipe better.
Amy says
Hi Sarah, sorry you didn’t have a lot of success and thank you for the feedback. Even though I find these measurements work well for me, am looking at altering the recipe a bit as I have had a lot of similar feedback.
Sarah says
My 7 month old daughter and I love these! So quick and easy and they are great for batch freezing. They only take 30 seconds to defrost in the microwave so if we are in a hurry it’s a quick breakfast. We have made alot of your recipes but this is a firm favourite!
Amy says
Hi Sarah, thanks so much for your feedback and I am delighted that this is a winner for you. Can I ask, did you find the measurements of flour ok or did you have to add more?
Sarah says
Yes the quantities are fine for us. I think it’s personal taste though, we like the texture but some people might not. I also think the size of the bananas change the texture. I’ve made with both small and big bananas and they came out differently but both times I kept the flour the same 🙂
Amy says
Thanks Sarah. I’ve been debating on whether I should change the quantity of flour in the recipe due to some feedback. I may just add it in the notes as an option. Thanks again!
Amanda says
I’ve been looking for alternatives to porridge for breakfast as my 9 month old has decided he won’t eat anything unless he can put it in his own mouth. I ground up some oats in the blender and used that instead if flour and it worked really well. I’ve made them with plain flour too, as well as wholemeal spelt flour. Works well with all of them but I needed more than the recipe called for across the board, otherwise the fritters were too wet and fell apart when flipped. My bananas must be bigger than yours! They also kept well in the fridge for a few days.
Great recipe though! Both my 9 month old and 3 year old love them!
Amy says
Thanks for the feedback, Amanda. I love the idea of using oat flour and will def try that next time. I made these again last week and found the flour measurements worked well. I wanted to check as I have had a lot of feedback saying that they needed more flour. Can I ask how much more flour you needed to use? I’m thinking of adding a note to the recipe.
Amanda says
I think I used roughly 1.5 times what the recipe said. I’m measuring less now that I know what consistency works well.
They were delicious with oat flour!!
Amy says
Thanks Amanda, I really appreciate your feedback. I’m going to try them with the oat flour and with upping the quantities.
Lorin says
I made these exactly as the recipe called for except substituted coconut flour for regular flour and they turned out perfectly. I sprayed the pan really well with coconut oil spray and let it get really hot. Thank you!
Michelle minchew says
I am just wondering how long you cooked them for?
Amy says
Hi Michelle, I’d have to make them again and time myself to give an accurate time. I go by feel, I hate until the bottom is fully cooked before I flip. Perhaps a couple of mins?
Leah says
Hi lovey, made these this morning and they were delicious! I used wholemeal buckwheat flour instead of plain, just a little less than a 1/4 cup. They turned out perfectly, thanks for such a great easy recipe!
Amy says
Thanks for the feedback Leah and i’m so glad you like them. I use buckwheat flour a lot more now so must try these again using the buckwheat flour. ?
Lyndsey says
Well like a lot of people on here I had a serious problem turning them. Made them exactly like instructed and ended up w mush. Sad kids who waited for them.
Amy says
Hi Lyndsey, Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry it hasn’t worked for you. I have had quite a few comments like this now so I am going to look at the recipe again and see where I can alter it. My best tip is to make tablespoon sized fritters and wait until it is fully cooked underneath until you flip.
Maritza Norrell says
Hi! Can these be refrigerated? If not can they be left out? Or is this just to be eaten at one sitting?
Maritza Norrell says
I just made them. They didn’t even last to make it to the fridge. Haha. They were so good. I ate the rest myself! No problems in cooking them here. I did add a little more flour because of the previous comments. I made sure heat was high but I burnt the first ones so I did med heat and they came out great! It just like pancakes, you have to let the one side cook all the way first before you flip it. Thanks again for the recipe!
Amy says
Thanks for your feedback Maritza, I’m so glad you liked them. I find them a bit addictive too!
Amy says
HI Martiza, these always get eaten pretty quick in our house so I’ve never stored them!
Darlene says
Same issue, made them as small as possible and no way I was able to turn them. Bummer. I added more flour and that seemed to help.
Amy says
Hi Darlene, sorry that the measurements don’t seem to be working for you. I perhaps need to look at the recipe again as a few people have commented on this. I’m glad that adding more flour helped. My only thoughts are that my bananas were not as ripe and maybe smaller. Although, I have made them several times using this recipe.
Adrienne says
Same problem here, couldn’t flip over. I think the banana is caramelizing in the oil making it near impossible to flip over. Bummer!
Amy says
Hi Adrienne, I’m sorry the recipe didn’t work for you. I’ve never had an issue with them. I make small bite size fritters and they have always flipped. What size are you making them? Maybe try adding a little more flour?
Shannon says
Well i made these for my two boys, and well, I’m usually a good cook, but what a disaster that was..month be making these again?
Amy says
Hi Shannon, sorry they weren’t a success with you. What went wrong?
Ruchi says
I just made this for my 8 month old daughter. The bananas were very soft so I had add a bit more flour, also added a little baby oat meal and altered the blueberries for chopped strawberries as that’s what I had on hand. Turned out quite nice.
I hope she likes them.
Amy says
Thanks for your feedback Ruchi. Did she like them? My boys go crazy for these!
Sharon says
Sounds EXCELLENT !!!!!
Trisha Andreini says
Hi! Could you use oat flour instead of white flour?
Amy says
Hi Trisha, I’ve never tried them with oat flour but think that they would work ok. You would maybe need to reduce the amount of flour a little? Let me know if you try it!
Christina Aleman says
I always make banana fritters for snack, but now I will try your recipe by adding blue berries. I hope the’ll like it.
Christina Aleman says
I always cook banana fritters for my kids snack but I am still looking for other recipes that I know my kids will like. Your recipe is just in time. I will this today I’m sure they will love this.
Amy says
Hi Christina, I hope they enjoyed it as much as my boys do 🙂
Katie says
Can you freeze these? Thx!
Amy says
Hi katie, I have never tried freezing these – sorry!
Katie says
I freeze them!!
Tabitha says
Did you end up freezing them? Did it work?
Michelle says
I made this. Are they supposed to mooshy inside. Also they were very sticky and could not turn them over without falling apart in oil
Amy says
Hi Michelle, yes they are very moist and “mooshy” I’ve never had a problem turning them. I make sure the pan is really hot before adding spoons of the mixture. Maybe you could try adding a little more flour. Let me know if this works if you try them again. Thanks for commenting.
Jackie says
I just made these and they are great. With the flipping the first one I messed up but then i just put the tablespoon on there let it brown a minute then flipped and smashed and it was fine after that. Turned out perfect. I was wondering about nutritional value? It does not list potassium or any of that?
Amy says
Hi Jackie, thanks for your feedback and so happy you liked them. I just use an online nutrition calculator to calculate a rough nutrition guide. You might be able to find one online that you can enter the ingredients into that will give all the info you are looking for.
Kayda says
I had the same problem with them sticking to the pan and falling apart cause I couldn’t flip them…
Kayda says
I added more flour..
Rachelle N says
How much more flour did you add? Mine did he same thing! What consistency should they be?
Mirranda osborne says
I tried them i used olive oil butter to fry but i feel it did need more flour as mine were mooshy too! Type of pan helps too pancake type batter needs hot non stick pan i found them tasty a shame my kids didnt!
Amy says
Thanks for your feedback Mirranda, so happy you liked them – shame your kids didn’t! Maybe next time 😉
jj says
Can these be baked?
Amy says
Hi JJ, I haven’t actually tried baking them so can’t say how they would turn out. Sorry.