Coconut Coated Banana Fritters, Crunchy Creamy Delicious!

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: toasted oats

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Toasted oats provide a similar texture with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with a different flavor.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil enhances flavor but vegetable oil is more economical.

Score and remove skins from the bananas, cut off ends, then cut into two pieces and split each piece into two slices.

In a mixing bowl, add corn starch, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Place the shredded coconut on a plate and some all-purpose flour for coating on another plate.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 340°F (170°C).

Add the very cold sparkling water to the dry mix as you stir. Mix well but don’t overdo it to keep the batter cold.

Coat the banana pieces in flour, dip into the batter, let any excess drip off, then place in shredded coconut and pack well so the coconut sticks.

Deep fry four banana pieces at a time in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy.

Drain and place on a cooling rack to let oil drip off.

Serve hot with maple syrup and a lime wedge.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens