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.
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.