(1/4-1/2 tsp.) ground chipotle chile or cayenne pepper
(3 medium) bananas, roughly mashed
(1 large) egg
(2 Tbsp.) milk, or buttermilk
(2 Tbsp.) canola oil, divided
Servings
5
Lunch
Baked Banana Cakes
Cornmeal banana cakes fried on the stovetop until crispy then finished in the oven.
Preparation Time
About 10 minutes
Cook Time
About 20 minutes
Instructions
1Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and ground chipotle.
3In a separate bowl, mix together banana, egg and milk. Add dry ingredients to wet, stir to combine.
4Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp. oil. When hot, reduce heat to medium.
5Measure out 2 Tbsp. batter for each fritter. Cook 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Place on greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining oil and batter.
6Bake 8-10 minutes, until puffed. Serve and enjoy.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 2 cakes
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 243
Total Fat 8 g
Total Carbohydrate 41 g
Protein 5 g
Cholesterol 43 mg
Sodium 326 mg
Fiber 4 g
Additional Information
Recipe Category: Lunch
Recipe Subcategory: Miscellaneous
Recipe Ethnicity: N/A
Dietetic Info:
Glycemic Index:
Gluten Free: No
Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Eggs, Dairy
NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.