Banana Flittas are a good way to start the day. It is light and healthy. People all over always go crazy over this simple Jamaican breakfast meal. Once you make it, you will soon know why.
Healthy
This recipe is healthy due to the bananas and spices, packed with vitamins, iron, protein and several other nutrients. For those watching their sugar intake, omit sugar from the recipe.
For those who are allergic to flour use other gluten free options instead.
Too Easy To Make
Quick and easy breakfast recipe with tons of customization options. You can make this recipe on the fly before work or make it the night before bed.
Customization
- Bananas – can be substituted for plantains.
- Flour – coconut, cassava, or potato flour can be used
Preparation
- Banana
- Flour
- Vanilla extract
- Essence
- Bay leaf
- Nutmeg
- Cinnamon
Foods That Compliments Banana Flittas (fritters)
- Hot chocolate
- Coffee
- Scrambled tofu
- Ackee and Saltfish
Desserts That Compliment Banana Flittas
- Rum and raisin ice cream
- Ice cream cake
- Black cake
- Hot chocolate
Banana Flittas (fritters)
This Jamaican banana flittas (fritters) is a favorite on my Jamaican food and recipes page. You will enjoy this recipe, I can guarantee it.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Fork
- Frying pan
Ingredients
- 3 bananas (ripe, starting to turn brown)
- 2 cups Flour (1 ½ – 2 cups)
- 1/4 cups milk (or water)
- 2 -4 tablespoons brown sugar (or white)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients and mix well
- Use a table spoon to scoop out the batter and fry until brown
- Flip and fry the other side until brown
