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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.
Levi
I just made these for breakfast this morning for myself as I wanted a simple quick easy treat. They were delicious. I used 1/4 cup malt house flour and it did the trick. Came out just like the photos (though not as well presented). I will definitely be making these again.
Amy
Thanks Levi, delighted they worked for you and you enjoyed them 🙂
Christine
Would these work with jared baby food? My little one is 10 months and likes to self feed rather then spoon fed.
Amy
Hi Christine, worth a try but without trying it myself I can't say for sure. Let me know how you get on!
Alexa
You can definitely just make them as instructed & tear it apart into pieces, place on surface and let your little one feed by his or herself! My little one is 10 months old, as well. I made these this morning, tore pieces apart and handed them to him. He fed himself and LOVED them.
Brianna Gibson
I made these this morning for the second time. The use of 1/2 cup of flour proved to be better for my fritters. I also used olive oil spray to oil the pan which worked better than the coconut oil. Thanks so much for the recipe! My little one really enjoys these, and I will continue making them!
Amy
Thanks Brianna, I'm delighted your little one enjoys these. Thanks for letting me know your adjustments as other readers can find this useful 🙂
Cait
Made these this morning for my 9 month old.. halved the recipe (1 banana, five tbsp flour) and she demolished all of them! Ended up having to make a second batch anyways, ha! Thanks for sharing.
Amy
Yeah! So glad they were a hit! One batch is never enough 😉 Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment
Mary
I think adding an egg will do the trick!
I steam one Japanese sweet potato an ounce of butter and two eggs, blend. Cooks just like a pancake!
Amy
I hate to see this recipe didn't work for others because it was amazing and a huge hit with my 1 year old. I only had one large banana on hand but cut the recipe in half and it worked perfectly. Thanks for sharing!!
Amy
Brilliant, so happy you enjoyed them. I have had such mixed reviews with this recipe as you can see. Delighted that it worked for you!
Lizzy
This recipe is amazing. Ridiculously quick. I chopped the blueberries to prevent any choking hazard. Great for finger food and to give my daughter something different to porridge. Shared with friends and I know it has been made by them too!
Amy
Thanks Lizzy, I'm delighted that your daughter enjoys them. Thanks for taking the time to comment and rate, it means a lot.
Fawn
*update* my son didn't like it. Lol
Amy
oh booo!
Fawn
I used half bannana and half left over sweet potato that already had honey brown sugar n cinnamon. They came out very good.
Amy
Oh I will have to try sweet potato in these, sounds good!
Lily Lu
Loved them! My 8 month-old went crazy for them. I only had strawberries in the house but they worked fine. I always use homemade ghee to fry food, and I used a non stick pan. The first batch was a bit mushy and a bit hard to flip, but still good. I added more flour for the second one and they were more pancake like. My son loved both versions (as did my husband) so 5 stars it is! Thanks for all your wonderful recipes - we’ve been doing BLW since he turned 6 months and I absolutely love your ideas!
Amy
Thank you so much for taking the time to rate and comment, so happy they were a hit for your family 🙂
Tracy
Hi Amy, have you tried any substitutes for banana?
Amy
Hi Tracy, sorry no. Banana is one of the main ingredients. I wonder how applesauce would work..? I may need to experiment!
Julia
I added an egg and a tablespoon of water and they’re perfect. They look more like pancakes but they’re good!
Amy
Great Julia, I love to read the different versions of my recipe and I know a lot of readers like to read the comments to see what works for others.
Lindsay
Just made these fritters. I used the full 1/2cup of plain flour because my bananas were fairly big. Made them toddler bitesize and they are great. Flipped fine in the pan. My fussy toddler might be unimpressed with his pudding option but me and the baby love them so they won't be wasted! Thanks. X
Amy
Great, thank you! 2 out of 3 isn't too bad! Glad you liked them!
Marina
I just discovered this recipe and decided to make these for my 8 month old .....He did not try them yet and I am trying really hard to save some for him because I sure do love them!!!! Thank you for this super easy and super yummy recipe!!! 🙂
Amy
Ha ha! I have the same problem when I make these! I hope your 8 month old got one in the end!
Amy
Just made these for my 8 month old and he LOVED them! I used whole wheat flour and they turned out perfect! Thank you for the recipe. 🙂
Amy
Brilliant! Thanks for taking the time to let me know - it always makes my day!