HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN BANANA FRITTERS - RECIPE

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is more affordable.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor.

Peel the bananas.

Mash the bananas in a bowl using a fork until smooth.

Add flour to the mashed bananas, starting with a small amount and adjusting as needed to avoid making the batter too thick or too runny.

Add 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the batter, adjusting based on personal taste.

Mix the batter until well combined, ensuring there are no lumps.

Heat coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot.

Spoon the batter into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Fry the fritters until golden brown on one side, then flip to cook the other side.

Remove the fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels.

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