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.
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?
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 🙂
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 🙂
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.
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 🙂
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 🙂