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.
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 🙂