Easy Baked Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle

Easy Baked Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle are the perfect healthier treat that’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting them perfectly crispy every time is to coat the bananas in a mixture of flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt before baking. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe and Creamy Zucchini Noodle Chicken Alfredo Recipe.

What You'll Need for Easy Baked 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
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• Optional: Powdered sugar, for dusting
• Optional: Whipped cream, for serving

How to Make Easy Baked Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle

1. Prepare the bananas: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Peel the bananas and slice them into 1/2-inch rounds.
2. Coat the bananas: In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. In another bowl, beat the egg and vanilla extract. Dip each banana slice into the egg mixture, then coat it in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place the coated bananas on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake the fritters: Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping the bananas halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
4. Prepare the honey drizzle: While the fritters are baking, mix the honey and 1 tbsp of water in a small bowl.
5. Serve the fritters: Once the fritters are done, brush them with the honey mixture and serve immediately, dusted with powdered sugar and a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

Storing & Reheating Easy Baked Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The banana slices can be coated in the flour mixture up to a day ahead. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

Freezing Easy Baked Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle

Freezing is not recommended as it can make the fritters soggy.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes. Microwave: Reheating in the microwave is not recommended as it can make the fritters 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 substitutions for the bananas, as they are the star of the dish.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your fritters are not crispy, try increasing the baking time or flipping them more frequently.

Easy Baked Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

30 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free option

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp honey

Seasonings

• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder

Optional Toppings

• Powdered sugar, for dusting
• Whipped cream, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the bananas: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Peel the bananas and slice them into 1/2-inch rounds.
2. Coat the bananas: In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. In another bowl, beat the egg and vanilla extract. Dip each banana slice into the egg mixture, then coat it in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place the coated bananas on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake the fritters: Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping the bananas halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
4. Prepare the honey drizzle: While the fritters are baking, mix the honey and 1 tbsp of water in a small bowl.
5. Serve the fritters: Once the fritters are done, brush them with the honey mixture and serve immediately, dusted with powdered sugar and a dollop of 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 substitutions for the bananas, as they are the star of the dish.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your fritters are not crispy, try increasing the baking time or flipping them more frequently.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freezing is not recommended as it can make the fritters soggy.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheating in the microwave is not recommended as it can make the fritters soggy.
• Make ahead: The banana slices can be coated in the flour mixture up to a day ahead. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 1g
• Carbs: 34g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 120mg
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sat. Fat: 0g

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

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Baked 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!