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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.
Joana Kuchta
I loved these. I made them for my 10 month old daughter and she devoured 2 little pancakes. I did have a little trouble flipping it also but it didn't ruin them. I will def be making more and more of these and possibly trying it out with diff fruit such as strawberries. Yum!
Amy
Thanks Joana, strawberries will be so good in these 🙂
Miranda
Hi! Can you use almond flour for this?
Amy
Hi Miranda, I have never actually tried this recipe with almond flour so I can't say, sorry. Maybe take a small amount of the mashed banana and try mixing it with almond flour to see how it goes. That way you won't waste too much if it doesn't work. Please let me know how it goes if you try it!
Sophia
Made these this morning as I love giving my baby girl (6months) new finger foods to try as I love watching her explore and enjoy her food!
Super quick and easy to make!
Amy
Thanks Sophia, It is such a cute age and everything in an adventure! I hope you find some more recipes on my site for your girl to explore!
Hayley
Just made these this morning for my breakfast (My kids are grown up) I need to eat more fruit so this is a great recipe for that. No problem with sticking to pan and texture was yummy. Such an easy healthy recipe. Thanks.
Amy
So happy you liked them Hayley. When I make these for the kids, more end up on my plate than the kids' plates!
Ashley
I really love these!! I made them once before with regular flour and they turned out perfect but I have recently gone gluten free. So I switched up the recipe and used almond flour and it was still pretty mushy when trying to flip (even using 1/2 cup) so I added 1/4 cup gf rolled oats and they turned out WONDERFUL!
Amy
Thanks Ashley, it is always great to know what variations work. Have you tried them with buckwheat flour, we loved them and gluten free 🙂 .
Sara
Ive just done these. No issues whatsoever in turning them. (I used the best non-stick pan I have in the house. Nothing sticks to it 🙂 )
Lovely taste and my 10 months old baby wolfed it down in no time at all!
Amy
Hi Sara, thanks for your feedback - so happy they worked for you and that your 10 mth enjoyed them!
Madeleine
My 8 month old loved these, and so did I! I altered the recipe slightly to include an egg since I wanted these to be more of a breakfast for her rather than a snack. I used 2 bananas, 1 egg and 1/2 cup flour and got a great pancake-like batter. I used strawberries instead of blueberries because that’s what I had in the fridge. I fried them up in a hot non-stick pan with coconut oil and they turned out perfect! No problem flipping them. I burned 1 batch but that’s just me. I can’t make pancakes or grilled cheese without burning at least one...
Thank you for a great tasting, healthy and easy recipe!
Amy
Sounds delicious! Thanks so much for your feedback and I'm so happy they were a hit!
Maria
I have just made these and they turned out great!! So yummy! I used one over ripe banana and one ripe banana, frozen blueberries and a left over 10g pack of baby porridge which I counted into the 85g of plain flour (so only used 70ish grams). Will make again!
Amy
So glad you liked them Maria, thanks for taking the time to comment and rate 🙂
Jemma
Thank you for this recipe! Just made them for breakfast and the whole family including my 8 month old loved them. I made with plain flour and they came out perfectly. I even did a large batch so we have some left over for packed lunches.
Amy
Hi Jemma, so glad they were approved by the whole family! Thanks for taking the time to leave a rating 🙂
Val
I made these this morning, and made sure the pan was really hot before dropping these in. I used a tablespoon to drop the flour in to get it to the right consistently. They flipped perfectly, and I am currently letting them cool down. Thank you for this recipe!
Amy
Thanks Val, so happy they worked for you! Hope they were a hit!
Laura
hi Amy! I have just made them and they are brilliant! and so easy to make! I made myself the flour from oatmeal and turned out great! Many thanks for the recipe!
Amy
Fantastic! Thanks, Laura! I'll need to try them with oat flour next time 🙂
Missy
Turned out great! Yes, mushy. But I had no problems flipping them - sounds like an issue with the pan/oil. They were an absolute hit with my little dude!
Amy
Hi Missy, yes I do think the recipe needs a non-stick pan. So glad they met the approval of your little dude! 🙂
Nicole
These were easy to whip up, it was a disaster trying to flip in my regular skillet. I switched to my non stick griddle (and used butter) and they turned out much better. My 7 month old loved them.
Amy
Hi Nicole, so happy they worked for you in the end and that your 7 month old approved! I think the pan you use can make a big difference with this recipe.
Kaya
These turned out great! I snuck in one egg as I'm trying to introduce them to my 10-month old, but otherwise kept true to the recipe. She loved them... and so did I - haha! Thanks so much 🙂
Amy
Brilliant! Thanks Kaya 🙂
Barb
Hi Amy. Wonderful recipe! My little one adores them, and it’s great because I’m able to munch on them right alongside her. Much appreciated!
Amy
Brilliant, thanks, Barb! So glad you both enjoy them!
Ela
I love this so much
Looks really delicious
Is it good for a 7 month old baby ?
Amy
Thanks Ela, I was happy feeding my 7 mth old this but he did baby-led weaning and so was used to solid food from the start. Has your baby had finger foods before, is he/she used to them? There is nothing in the recipe that you can't feed a baby but every baby is different in their experience with finger foods so I can't say, sorry.
Sarah
I LOVE this recipe. Its so simple and a great way to get yummy fruit into baby. The fruit softens from the heat so no worries over hard/ chewy bits. Will definately be making these again and adapting to introduce different flavours.
Amy
Brilliant! Thank you for taking the time to let me know Sarah, so happy you loved them!
Chelsea
Just tried these with my 7 month old, she demolished 3 in a row, safe to say they were a success. A little difficult to flip but I managed to save them. Will deffinately be making them again for my little girl. I can’t eat bananas but they smelt delicious I wish I could have tried !
Amy
Thanks Chelsea, glad your little girl loved them! Shame you couldn't try them! Thanks for taking the time to comment, it means a lot!