Senegalese Banana Coconut Fritters

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

grated coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: dried coconut

Unsweetened flakes reduce added sugars.

Mash ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth

Add grated coconut and mix until combined

In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt

Mix dry ingredients into banana mixture until just combined

Stir in vanilla extract and enough water to form a thick batter

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering

Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, frying in batches

Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side

Remove fritters and drain on paper towels

Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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