Easy Baked Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle

Crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, these Easy Baked Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle are a healthier, no-fry alternative to traditional banana fritters. After making these dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting them perfectly crispy every time. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy One-Pan Honey Garlic Kielbasa and Veggies Dinner Recipe and Easy Smoky Grilled Mushroom Skewers for Dinner.

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.

• ripe bananas
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• ground cinnamon
• salt
• eggs
• vanilla extract
• ground cinnamon
• vanilla extract
• honey
• Optional: powdered sugar
• Optional: chopped nuts
• Optional: chocolate chips

How to Make Easy Baked Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix well.
3. Step 3: In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
4. Step 4: Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
5. Step 5: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the fritters are golden brown and crispy.
6. Step 6: Drizzle the fritters with honey and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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: Prepare the batter up to 24 hours ahead and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the baking sheet and bake as directed.

Freezing Easy Baked 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 fritters in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat fritters in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, but be careful not to overheat and make them 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 needed for this recipe.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the batter up to 24 hours ahead and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the baking sheet and bake as directed.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the fritters are not crispy, try increasing the baking time or reducing the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) and baking for a longer period.

Easy Baked 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 (with substitution)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• ripe bananas
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• ground cinnamon
• salt
• eggs
• vanilla extract

Seasonings

• ground cinnamon
• vanilla extract
• honey

Optional Toppings

• powdered sugar
• chopped nuts
• chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix well.
3. Step 3: In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
4. Step 4: Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
5. Step 5: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the fritters are golden brown and crispy.
6. Step 6: Drizzle the fritters with honey and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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 needed for this recipe.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the batter up to 24 hours ahead and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the baking sheet and bake as directed.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the fritters are not crispy, try increasing the baking time or reducing the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) and baking for a longer period.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator 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 fritters in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat fritters in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, but be careful not to overheat and make them soggy.
• Make ahead: Prepare the batter up to 24 hours ahead and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the baking sheet and bake as directed.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 100
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 2g
• Carbs: 20g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 8g
• Sodium: 50mg
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sat. Fat: 0.5g

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

Easy Baked Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle FAQs

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!