Ripe Banana Fritters

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Ripe Banana Fritters

When you’ve got overripe bananas sitting on your kitchen counter, use them to make these delightful little ripe banana fritters. These sweet bites are a traditional brunch item served in Jamaica, and are an interesting alternative to your regular old pancakes.

Prep Time 15 min

Cook Time 20 min

Total Time 40 min

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbs baking powder
  • ½ cup milk

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Peel and mash the ripe bananas.
  2. Beat egg, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Incorporate egg mixture with mashed bananas.
  4. Then add flour and baking powder and mix completely.
  5. Add up to 1/2 cup of milk, but only enough to obtain a batter that is slightly more solid than pancake consistency. (The difference will depend on the consistency of the bananas added)
  6. Add oil to a frying pan and place on medium high heat. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Flip when the edges start to get golden brown.
  7. Add confectioner’s sugar or whipped cream to the hot fritters and serve. No need for pancake syrup unless you have a raging sweet tooth.

Adapted from tropicalfoodies.com

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