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These Banana Blueberry Fritters, made with overripe bananas, flour, and juicy blueberries, are a simple and sweet alternative to pancakes-perfect for a quick snack, or dessert.
This recipe has been a top 10 favorite on Healthy Little Foodies for years, often earning 5-star ratings. Recently, though, some mixed feedback has come in. After digging into it, I discovered that much of the search traffic is from 'banana blueberry pancakes.'
With no baking powder and lots of mashed banana, these fritters are never going to be light and fluffy like pancakes-they're more like baked bananas: sweet, gooey, and delicious.
If you're after something lighter and fluffier, be sure to check out my blueberry banana pancakes, which might be more what you're looking for.
This banana blueberry fritter recipe also differs from more traditional banana fritters, which often include added sugar and are fried in lots of oil. My aim was to create a healthier version, ideal for babies and young kids.
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Reasons to Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients - The perfect way to use up overripe bananas.
- Quick and Easy - Just mash, mix, and fry.
- Texture Variety - Introducing different textures early on is important, and these fritters offer a unique, chewy bite with busts of blueberry.
- Naturally Sweetened - Sweetened naturally by the ripe bananas, no added sugar needed.
Ingredient Information (With Alternative Suggestion)
- Bananas - skip the firm bananas - ripe bananas are key for sweetness, texture and the delicious banana flavor.
- Blueberries - add a burst of flavor and texture. Feel free to skip them or swap with small pieces of other berries, or even chocolate chips for older kids/adults.
- Flour - all-purpose flour (plain flour) or a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose. Buckwheat flour works well as a gluten-free option.
- Cinnamon - for flavor, can skip or replace with othere spices such as cardamom or vanilla extract.
- Coconut Oil - for frying, can replace it with your preferred cooking oil.
See the recipe card below for quantities.
Step-by-Step Instructions (With Images)
- Mash the Bananas - Use a fork to mash the bananas, leaving some lumps for added texture. You can also use a potato masher for speed or blend if you prefer a super smooth consistency.
- Banana Mixture - In a medium mixing bowl, mix the mashed bananas with the flour, cinnamon, and blueberries. The batter should be quite thick-thicker than pancake batter. Adjust the amount of flour if needed, depending on the size of your bananas.
- Cook - Heat a medium/large non-stick skillet / frying pan over medium-high heat and add oil. Reduce to medium heat and drop 1 spoonfuls of the batter to the pan. Fry until golden brown on the first side, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Flip - Flip and fry for a further 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
Cooking Tips
- Use a Non-Stick Pan: Since this recipe uses minimal oil, a non-stick frying pan is essential. If you prefer not to use non-stick, or if you find the fritters sticking, make sure to add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan for shallow frying.
- Adjust Ingredients Based on Personal Preference: There's no exact ratio of bananas to flour, nor is there an "ideal" batter consistency. The amount of flour needed depends on the size and ripeness of the bananas (extra ripe bananas are more liquidy and may require more flour). Generally, ¼ to ½ cup of flour works well with 2 medium bananas, but feel free to adjust to your preference.
- Ensure Hot Oil: Make sure the oil is hot before adding the fritters. If the oil isn't hot enough, the batter will absorb the oil.
- Monitor Cooking Temperature: Keep an eye on your fritters and adjust the temperature as needed to prevent burning.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, these fritters can be served to babies from 6 months onward, provided they are developmentally ready, have transitioned from purees, or are following a baby-led weaning approach. However, keep these considerations in mind:
Allergies: This recipe contains wheat, a common allergen. If wheat hasn't been introduced before, start with small amounts and monitor for any allergic reactions.
Choking Hazards: The blueberries should be soft and squishy after cooking, but to be extra cautious, chop them before adding them to the batter.
Always create a safe eating environment and closely supervise your baby during meals.
This guidance is general and for info purposes only-each baby develops at their own pace. Make informed decisions for your child and consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.
Yes, this recipe has been tested with buckwheat flour and worked great.
The fritters are best enjoyed immediately while still warm. However, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a couple of days. Keep in mind that the texture does change-becoming more dense.
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Banana and Blueberry Fritters
Equipment
- 1 Non-stick frying pan / skillet
Ingredients
- 2 medium small ripe bananas
- ¼ cup - ½ cup all-purpose flour (plain flour) *buckwheat flour works as a gluten-free alternative.
- ¼ cup blueberries
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon ,optional
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil ,for frying
Instructions
- Mash bananas and then stir in the flour and cinnamon. Half the blueberries and stir through.
- Heat a medium/large non-stick frying pan over medium/high and add the coconut oil.
- Reduce to a medium heat and add tablespoon spoonfuls of the batter into the frying pan and flatten slightly.
- Fry until golden brown on the first side, about 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and fry for a further 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
Sarah
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Thanks Amanda, I really appreciate your feedback. I'm going to try them with the oat flour and with upping the quantities.
Lorin
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
I am just wondering how long you cooked them for?
Amy
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
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
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
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
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
Hi! Can these be refrigerated? If not can they be left out? Or is this just to be eaten at one sitting?
Maritza Norrell
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
Thanks for your feedback Maritza, I'm so glad you liked them. I find them a bit addictive too!
Amy
HI Martiza, these always get eaten pretty quick in our house so I've never stored them!
Darlene
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
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
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
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
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
Hi Shannon, sorry they weren't a success with you. What went wrong?
Ruchi
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
Thanks for your feedback Ruchi. Did she like them? My boys go crazy for these!
Sharon
Sounds EXCELLENT !!!!!
Trisha Andreini
Hi! Could you use oat flour instead of white flour?
Amy
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
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
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
Hi Christina, I hope they enjoyed it as much as my boys do 🙂
Katie
Can you freeze these? Thx!
Amy
Hi katie, I have never tried freezing these - sorry!
Katie
I freeze them!!
Tabitha
Did you end up freezing them? Did it work?
Michelle
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
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
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
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
I had the same problem with them sticking to the pan and falling apart cause I couldn't flip them...
Kayda
I added more flour..
Rachelle N
How much more flour did you add? Mine did he same thing! What consistency should they be?
Mirranda osborne
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
Thanks for your feedback Mirranda, so happy you liked them - shame your kids didn't! Maybe next time 😉
jj
Can these be baked?
Amy
Hi JJ, I haven't actually tried baking them so can't say how they would turn out. Sorry.