Spiced Pumpkin-Banana Fritters
Try this recipe for spiced pumpkin banana fritters. A tasty fall spin on banana fritters, a Caribbean and international treat.
What Are Spiced Pumpkin Banana Fritters?
Let’s start by talking about banana fritters. Banana fritters are a fried treat using cheetah ( or over-ripe) bananas, spices, and flour that are cooked (usually fried) until they are golden brown.
I loved banana fritters growing up. If there was a banana that had gone past it’s prime, it definitely was going to become banana fritter or banana bread. Autumn is the perfect time to mesh together the flavors of bananas and pumpkin in recipes like gluten free pumpkin banana muffins and of course these delicious pumpkin banana fritters.
If you’re embracing the yummy flavors of fall, it’s a no-brainer try these pumpkin-banana fritters at home.
Tips to Make Pumpkin Banana Fritters
- To make these pumpkin banana fritters the best that they can be, use these trusty tips.
- Use a very ripe banana (otherwise known as a cheetah banana).
- This recipe doesn’t require deep frying, but instead the fritters are pan fried in hot oil to get them nice and crispy. Do not add the fritters before the oil is hot or they will just soak up the oil.
- Many people think that frying is unhealthy. But, there are better ways to fry food so that the effects are not as detrimental. Use tallow, lard or coconut oil for frying. These oils are stable and have stood the test of time. I used coconut oil for frying in this recipe, which is actually very stable and pairs well with pumpkin and banana.
- When flipping these fritters, the key is to wait until the underside is golden around the edges first. The fritter should be able to slide around the pan a bit (when moved with a spatula), just before flipping.
- Once you decide to flip, you must commit. That will make a difference in getting your fritters just right.
- Once the fritters are removed from the pan, they will be kind of soft. Allow them to cool for between 10-15 minutes, so that they can firm up a bit, before enjoying.
What Do Pumpkin Banana Fritters Taste Like?
Pumpkin banana fritters taste like a cross between fried plantains and pumpkin pie. I know it’s hard to imagine. Try it and you’ll see what I’m talking about.
Storage Instructions for Fritters
Store any leftover pumpkin banana fritters in a covered container, in the refrigerator, between layers of waxed paper.
Reheating Instructions
Reheat in an oven or toaster oven at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Cook for 10 minutes before enjoying.
What To Serve With Pumpkin Banana Fritters
These banana fritters are a sweet treat that deserve all the attention. Make things simple by pairing it with a cup of your favorite fall tea.
Other Nourishing Fall Recipes To Make
Spiced Pumpkin-Banana Fritters
Ingredients
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 1 banana very ripe and mashed
- 1/2 cup sucanat sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 egg well beaten
- 1/2 cup einkorn flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
Instructions
- Warm oil in frying pan on medium heat1/3 cup coconut oil
- In small bowl mix pumpkin, banana, spices, egg, einkorn flour, sugar and salt15 oz pumpkin puree , 1 banana, 1/2 cup sucanat sugar or coconut sugar , 1 egg, 1/2 cup einkorn flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp cardamom, 1/8 tsp ground ginger, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- Mix well
- Drop batter by heaping tablespoons into hot oil
- Cook for about 1-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Watch closely to determine the best time to flip. You may want to flip it one more time , if they are not brown to your likening.
- Drain fritters on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes.
- Enjoy warm.
Nutrition
Original: October 9, 2013
Updated for pictures and content: October 11, 2025
I love anything with pumpkin but never thought of combining it with banana. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
It’s like getting two for the price of one.
Oh Lisa, sounds delicious! Like French toast, with healthy additions. Inspirational. Thank you for sharing. I will dress up my French toast next time with something else other than maple sirup… although… ???!! Love my maple sirup! ~ Rose
This sounds so yummy and a change from all the pumpkin recipes I have been seeing! A great way to use thise old bananas too! Pinned!
Yes. Some of the pumpkin recipes are getting redundant. I enjoy going a little “out of the box” with my originals. I really hope that you enjoy the fritters.
Yum, these look so good, I wish I hadn’t just used up my past their prime bananas on muffins – gonna have to let my good ones sit for a while 😉
Yes! You won’t regret it Michelle.
These look SO tasty!! Visiting from “Inspired By Me Mondays” & hoping you’ll come back again next week to link up 🙂
Rachael @ Diamonds in the Rough
Thanks for visiting Rachael.
What a fantastically delicious way to use up leftover bananas! Love how you’ve used the pumpkin as well. Your fritters are perfect for fall, Lisa. Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul hop.
It’s always a pleasure having you stop by April.
Congratulations on being featured at Motivation Monday!
Thanks for the feature Barbara.