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Jamaican Banana Fritters with Coconut-Lime Yoghurt

  • Bananas

Make Maxilicious' easy banana fritters recipe with Fairtrade bananas

There's something incredibly satisfying about the smell of bananas, cinnamon and vanilla sizzling away in a pan.
These Jamaican-inspired banana fritters are crunchy on the outside, soft in the centre and bursting with sweet banana flavour, with a cool coconut-lime yoghurt for dipping. They're quick, comforting and a brilliant way to rescue those ripe bananas before they end up in banana bread for the hundredth time.

Why you'll love these Jamaican banana fritters

  • Ready in under 20 minutes
  • A great way to use ripe bananas
  • Naturally sweet with no added sugar
  • Crispy, fluffy and full of warming spices
  • Perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert
  • Made with Fairtrade bananas and ingredients wherever possible

What are Jamaican banana fritters?

Jamaican banana fritters are a popular Caribbean snack traditionally made by mixing ripe bananas with flour and spices before frying until golden brown. They're known for their crispy edges, soft centre and rich banana flavour.

This version from Maxilicious adds cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla for extra warmth and serves the fritters with a cooling coconut-lime yoghurt.

Ingredients

For the banana fritters

  • 2 ripe Fairtrade bananas
  • 100g plain flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Coconut oil, for frying

For the coconut-lime yoghurt

  • 200g unsweetened coconut yoghurt
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • Juice of ½ lime

How to make Jamaican banana fritters

Step 1: Mash the bananas

Place the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl and mash until mostly smooth.

Step 2: Make the batter

Add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract and salt. Mix until you have a thick batter.

Step 3: Prepare the yoghurt

In a separate bowl, stir together the coconut yoghurt, lime zest and lime juice. Set aside.

Step 4: Fry the fritters

Heat a little coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Spoon small amounts of batter into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp.

Step 5: Serve

Serve warm with a generous spoonful of coconut-lime yoghurt.

Top tips for the best banana fritters

  • Use very ripe bananas: the riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavourful your fritters will be.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: cook in batches if needed. This helps the fritters crisp up evenly.
  • Adjust the spices: add extra cinnamon or nutmeg to suit your taste.
  • Serve immediately: banana fritters are at their best straight from the pan while still crisp.

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FAQ

  • Why should I use Fairtrade bananas?

  • Can I make banana fritters ahead of time?

  • Can I make banana fritters without eggs?

  • Can I make these gluten-free?

  • Are banana fritters healthy?

  • What can I serve with banana fritters?