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 ¼ cup of flour works well but I have increased this to ¼ -½ cup following the feedback from readers.
I'd recommend trying a ¼ 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
- ¼ - ½ cup buckwheat flour (or plain flour) *See note 1
- ¼ cup blueberries
- pinch of cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon 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 tablespoon of batter into frying pan per fritter.
- Fry fritters until brown on both sides
- Remove fritters and allow to cool a little before serving.
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 🙂