Jamaican Banana Fritters

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 and mash 3 overripe bananas in a bowl.

Add a pinch of salt to the mashed bananas.

Sprinkle in some cinnamon and nutmeg to taste.

Add sugar to the mixture, adjusting to preference since bananas are already sweet.

Gradually mix in flour until the batter reaches a suitable consistency.

Heat oil in a pot over medium flame, ensuring it is not too hot to avoid burning the fritters.

Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, ensuring they have space to fry without sticking together.

Fry the fritters until they are golden brown, turning them as needed to cook evenly.

Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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