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.
Stephanie says
Can you measure out the bananas next time and let us know and approximate amount? I've tried making this and adjusting the flour. Bananas are too various in sizes and I'm not a seasoned enough cook/baker. I have no idea what I'm doing and it's just a big mushy mess. I want to give it another try before I give up based on all the good comments!
Thanks!
Amy says
Thanks for the feedback Stephanie, the next time I make it I’ll measure it out. These fritters are quite “mushy” and I think some people prefer more flour than others. I find I just add enough to be able to flip them.
Sha says
My 15 month old enjoyed these so much!
The 1/4 cup plain flour was fine with 2 small bananas. I enjoyed them also!
Amy says
Thanks Sha 🙂
Lea says
Hi,
Could you add the ingredients in grams for your European continent readers?
Many thanks
Amy says
Hi Lea, thanks for your comment. Sorry that I haven't included grams for this recipe, I do usually include gram measurements as I am actually from Scotland and so I'm more used to cooking this way. Also, I find it produces more accurate results. I didn't include grams here as it is very rough amounts and really depends on the size of your bananas. I would start with 40g of flour and add more if needed. For the blueberries, add around 45g. Hope this helps.
Valerie says
My bananas were large so I used one, tested first fritter, then added another desert spoonful of flour to the batter. I added a pinch of salt at the same time.
The fritters did stick a little in my heavy non-stick pan, just have to be careful not to try flipping them too soon.
Brittany says
I made some today. My 6 month old love it! How long would you think she can eat them for? How many days are they good?
Lyndsay says
Can’t wait to try these! Wondering if you’ve ever used whole wheat flour instead of all purpose? If so please let me know the proportions you used and any other notes 🙂 Thanks!!
Amy says
Hi Lyndsay, I have only tested buckwheat and all-purpose. I'd start by trying half all-purpose and half whole wheat and see how that goes...
Kelley says
Made these yesterday, not only did my 14 month old actually enjoyed them (she has been so picky the last 2 weeks), my husband came home and next thing I know they were all gone. Will definitely makes these again!
Amy says
This is excellent! Thanks for letting me know 🙂
Clare says
My 11 month old ate a whole fritter after being on a (solids) food strike for 2 weeks! This definitely counts as a success
Amy says
Amazing! 🙂
Misha says
I’m not sure what I did wrong but yours seemed to flip so easily in the video and I had to scrape mine off the bottom of the pan and it is a nonstick pan. They also didn’t brown they are just a gooey pile of banana. I’m worried they are not cooked through enough but not sure how to tell.
Amy says
Hi Misha, thanks for your feedback. Were your bananas big? Perhaps you need a little more flour. You may also need to adjust the heat. How big did you make the fritters, you need to make them small to be able to flip (1 tbsp of the batter). Is your pan older? You may need a little more oil.
jj says
Have made these tons of times with all different berries and whole wheat flour. Can I substitute with frozen pineapple as that is all I have available?
Amy says
Hi jj, I've never tried pineapple but it sounds delicious. I hope it works for you 🙂
Erin says
would you be able to bake this in a mini muffin try?
Amy says
Hi Erin, I don't think it would work for this recipe, sorry.