Easy 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 the ripe bananas, ensuring they are very soft and free of stringy bits.

Mash the bananas in a bowl with a fork until goopy.

Add 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mashed bananas.

Mix the ingredients together with a fork, then switch to a spoon to check the consistency.

Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.

Sprinkle in about 1 cup of all-purpose flour gradually, mixing until thickened but still liquidy.

If the batter is too thick, thin it out with a little milk as needed.

Heat 1 to 1.5 cups of oil in a pan until hot enough to coat the bottom.

Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, leaving space between each fritter.

Fry until golden brown, then remove and drain on a cooling rack or paper towels.

Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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