Caribbean Banana Fritters Recipe (Virgin Islands National Park)

Banana fritters recipe inspired by: Virgin Islands National Park, U.S. Virgin Islands

A classic breakfast dish from the Caribbean, this banana fritters recipe is the perfect way to start your weekend morning, dreaming of a tropical vacation in Virgin Islands National Park.

You’ll find varieties of these banana fritters all across the Caribbean, from Jamaica to the Virgin Islands.

Although they’re cooked in a similar way as regular American pancakes, they’re nothing like them. In fact, banana fritters aren’t pancakes whatsoever. I’d describe them as somewhere in between pancakes and donuts.

Essentially, they’re nothing more than batter fried in oil. Fritters can have a sweet or savory “filling”, but in this case, it’s bananas that steal the show.

Virgin Islands Banana Fritters

• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Cook time: 15 minutes
• Total time: 20 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Calories per serving: 437

Packed with potassium and other essential micro-nutrients, bananas are the perfect sweet filling for these breakfast fritters.

Of course, there’s some spices involved, too—this is a Caribbean dish after all. Cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla are contribute to the deliciousness of these Virgin Islands banana fritters.

Fried in coconut oil until the outside is somewhat crispy, while the inside remains fluffy and light, they’re a fun breakfast idea.

You can sprinkle a little powder sugar on top or, as I did, top your banana fritters with some coconut flakes and a drizzle of honey. Additionally, fresh tropical fruit is a fantastic side to this national park-inspired breakfast recipe.

You can whip them up in 20 minutes or less. Super-easy, ridiculously quick and, above all, a great way to start your day!

For a Virgin Islands National Park-inspired dinner idea, check out my creamy curried chicken recipe here!

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Necessary Kitchen Tools

• Large non-stick pan
• Teaspoons
• Measuring cups
• Large mixing bowl
• Slotted spatula
• Potato masher

Yield: 4 servings

Virgin Islands Banana Fritters Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Packed with tropical flavors and potassium-rich bananas, these Virgin Islands National Park-inspired banana fritters will transport you to palm tree-lined and sun-soaked beaches.

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Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar, optional (see notes below)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup coconut oil

Instructions

1. Peel the bananas, break them in pieces and put in a large mixing bowl.
2. Mash the bananas with a potato masher or fork.
3. Add flour, cane sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix well until combined.
4. Heat coconut oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
5. When oil is hot, add scoops of banana fritter batter to the pan, taking care not to overcrowd the pan.
6. Cook until the bottom side is nicely browned, about 3 minutes. Flip with a spatula and cook the other side, another 3 minutes or so.
7. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
8. Divide banana fritters into portions, top with your favorite toppings. (I love coconut flakes and honey.)
9. Enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: Depending on the ripeness of your bananas, you may need to reduce the amount of added sugar. The riper the bananas, the sweeter they are and the less sugar you need to add. For really overripe bananas, you might even consider not adding any extra sugar at all.

Note 2: You can use regular granulated sugar in this banana fritters recipe, or opt for cane sugar or brown sugar. Whatever you have in your pantry will work.

Note 3: These Virgin Islands banana fritters are amazing for breakfast, served with some fresh tropical fruit(s), coconut flakes and/or honey. You can, however, also have them as either an appetizer or dessert.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

2 fritters
Amount Per Serving Calories 437Total Fat 10.7gSaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 0mgSodium 149mgCarbohydrates 35.7gFiber 3.1gSugar 18.7gProtein 2.2g

A general nutrition calculator was used to determine the nutritional information of this recipe, which is meant solely as an indication of the dish's nutritional values. This specific information is for a serving size of two fritters, out of a total of eight fritters. However, depending on specific ingredients, quantities used and/or serving size, the ultimate dish you end up making may have different nutritional aspects. Please consider the information provided here only as guidance and not as an absolute fact.

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