Easy Better Than Takeout Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle

Easy Baked Cinnamon Banana Fritters are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and ready in just 20 minutes. No more soggy fritters! After making these many times, I discovered the trick to perfect banana fritters every time. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Stuffed Grape Leaves with Lemon Rice and Herbs and Refreshing Lemon Tiramisu Recipe with Mascarpone Cream.

What You'll Need for Easy Better Than Takeout Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 cup honey, for drizzling
• Optional: powdered sugar, for dusting
• Optional: whipped cream, for serving

How to Make Easy Better Than Takeout Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
3. Step 3: In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
4. Step 4: Add dry ingredients to banana mixture and mix until just combined.
5. Step 5: Drop rounded spoonfuls of batter onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
6. Step 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Flip halfway through baking.
7. Step 7: Drizzle with honey and serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and topped with whipped cream if desired.

Storing & Reheating Easy Better Than Takeout Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare batter up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.

Freezing Easy Better Than Takeout Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle

Freeze baked fritters for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, but be careful as they may become soggy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
• Best substitution: No eggs? Use 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce as a substitute.
• Make-ahead: Prepare batter up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If fritters are not crispy, try increasing the baking temperature to 400°F (200°C) and reducing the baking time to 8-10 minutes.

Easy Better Than Takeout Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle

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Prep

10 minutes

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Cook

12 minutes

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Total

22 minutes

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Serves

12 fritters

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Diet

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Seasonings

• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 cup honey, for drizzling

Optional Toppings

• powdered sugar, for dusting
• whipped cream, for serving

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
3. Step 3: In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
4. Step 4: Add dry ingredients to banana mixture and mix until just combined.
5. Step 5: Drop rounded spoonfuls of batter onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
6. Step 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Flip halfway through baking.
7. Step 7: Drizzle with honey and serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and topped with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
• Best substitution: No eggs? Use 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce as a substitute.
• Make-ahead: Prepare batter up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If fritters are not crispy, try increasing the baking temperature to 400°F (200°C) and reducing the baking time to 8-10 minutes.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze baked fritters for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, but be careful as they may become soggy.
• Make ahead: Prepare batter up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 2g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 12g
• Sodium: 120mg
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sat. Fat: 1g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Better Than Takeout Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Better Than Takeout Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!