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Banana Fritters

These fritters will make your heart go pitter-patter! My recipe is a lightened-up spin of the beloved classic. 
Yield: 40 fritters
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
 

Banana Fritters

  • 4   large ripe bananas, peeled
  • 1 cup dry pancake mix, preferably whole grain*
  • 1 teaspoon  ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Maple Peanut Butter Drizzle

  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • Powdered sugar for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Cut each banana in half lengthwise, then cut widthwise into about 1-inch slices (yielding about 10 slices per banana).
  • In a bowl, mix pancake batter (enough to make at least 10 pancakes) according to package directions. Then add cinnamon and vanilla extract.
  • Dip banana slices in batter, generously coating all sides. I like to use tongs.
  • Liberally coat a skillet with non-stick oil spray and warm over medium-high heat. Place banana slices in skillet and cook each side for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until they’re lightly browned.
  • Do not keep them on the hot pan too long or bananas will become very mushy (still delicious, though!). Transfer banana fritters to plate and set aside.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, add the peanut butter and maple syrup and stir by hand until completely smooth. Right before serving, microwave for about 10 seconds (no more) to warm.
  • Garnish banana fritters with a sprinkling of optional powdered sugar and drizzle on the maple-peanut butter topping or serve on the side for dipping.

Notes

*Follow directions on pancake mix and add anything the package instructs. For example water, milk, or egg.
• Nutrition provided for one serving (½ banana, yielding about 5 fritters). Add 20 calories per teaspoon maple peanut butter drizzle.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 5 frittersCalories: 130Carbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gTotal Fat: 1.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 308mgFiber: 2gTotal Sugar: 9g— Natural Sugar: 9g— Added Sugar: 0gIron: 1.5mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.