Banana Fritters and cookbook giveaway…
Posted by Aggies Kitchen on September 28th, 2009. Filed under: Breakfast, Vegetarian.
Black Bean and Zucchini Chilaquiles
Southwestern Baked Rice Casserole
Baked Chickpea Burgers
Angel Hair with Zucchini and Breadcrumbs
Vegetable Lo Mein
Pineapple Rice Salad
I have a few recipes already bookmarked, as you can see, one of which I decided to make for breakfast Sunday morning. Something about banana fritters sounded so good to me, especially the part about dipping them in fruit preserves. The batter came together easily, and they cooked up quickly…a lot like pancakes. My husband and kids literally gobbled them up. I highly recommend that you use pastry flour for a recipe like this. Here’s a tip if you can’t find any (like I sometimes can’t)…process your regular whole wheat flour in a food processor. It will give it a finer texture and will keep your recipe from becoming too dense. I chose to use light vanilla soymilk in the recipe, as well as adding a few tablespoons of ground flaxmeal to the batter for some extra nutrition. My husband and I dipped ours in peach preserves while the kids at theirs dipped in maple syrup.
So before I get to the recipe…let me tell you a little more about the giveaway. All you have to do is leave a comment here on my blog for a chance to win your own copy of The Vegetarian Family Cookbook. Nava will personally send an inscribed copy of her cookbook to the giveaway winner.
Here’s a little bonus…my sister in law Jamie of Mom’s Cooking Club is also giving away this cookbook. Go over to her blog and increase your odds of winning by entering her giveaway too!
Giveaway starts today and will end at midnight Tuesday. Winner will be announced Wednesday.
For an additional entry into the giveaway you can do one or both of the following:
Leave a comment on Mom’s Cooking Club cookbook giveaway (no brainer!)
Spread the word about this giveaway with a link on your blog, Facebook or Twitter
Leave an additional comment here telling me you did one of the things listed above and that additional comment will count as your additional entry. Sound good?
Recipe from The Vegetarian Family Cookbook, Nava Atlas
2 ripe bananas, well mashed
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
pinch cinnamon
pinch nutmeg
1/2 cup dark raisins, optional
1 cup low-fat milk, rice milk or soy milk
2 TB nonhydrogenated margarine
Maple syrup or all fruit preserves, optional
Combine all the ingredients except the maple syrup in a mixing bowl and stir until just smoothly blended. Add a bit more milk if the mixture is too thick.
Heat a nonstick griddle and coat lightly with some of the margarine (I used cooking spray). Drop the batter on the griddle in 1/4 cupfuls. Cook each fritter over medium heat on both sides until golden brown. Serve hot, either on its own or with maple syrup or all fruit preserves.
Variation: Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
September 28th, 2009 at 10:56 am
ah! What a great giveaway. The fritters look amazing. You know I'm always on the lookout for new/great veggie friendly recipes.
September 28th, 2009 at 10:56 am
ah! What a great giveaway. The fritters look amazing. You know I'm always on the lookout for new/great veggie friendly recipes.
September 28th, 2009 at 10:56 am
ah! What a great giveaway. The fritters look amazing. You know I'm always on the lookout for new/great veggie friendly recipes.
September 28th, 2009 at 11:00 am
These fritters sound absolutely jummy and they look amazing. What a nice giveaway!!
September 28th, 2009 at 11:00 am
These fritters sound absolutely jummy and they look amazing. What a nice giveaway!!
September 28th, 2009 at 11:00 am
These fritters sound absolutely jummy and they look amazing. What a nice giveaway!!
September 28th, 2009 at 11:53 am
I'd love to win! I've been trying to incorporate more veggie meals into our weekly mealplan
great giveaway 
September 28th, 2009 at 11:53 am
I'd love to win! I've been trying to incorporate more veggie meals into our weekly mealplan
great giveaway 
September 28th, 2009 at 11:53 am
I'd love to win! I've been trying to incorporate more veggie meals into our weekly mealplan
great giveaway 
September 28th, 2009 at 11:55 am
I just tweeted the giveaway as well!
September 28th, 2009 at 11:55 am
I just tweeted the giveaway as well!
September 28th, 2009 at 11:55 am
I just tweeted the giveaway as well!
September 28th, 2009 at 11:55 am
The banana fritters sound delicious! Not something I think of when I think vegetarian.
September 28th, 2009 at 11:55 am
The banana fritters sound delicious! Not something I think of when I think vegetarian.
September 28th, 2009 at 11:55 am
The banana fritters sound delicious! Not something I think of when I think vegetarian.
September 28th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
How have you been Aggie? It's been a while eh? The fritters look fantastic and what a nice give away to boot!
September 28th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
How have you been Aggie? It's been a while eh? The fritters look fantastic and what a nice give away to boot!
September 28th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
How have you been Aggie? It's been a while eh? The fritters look fantastic and what a nice give away to boot!
September 28th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Yummy! Giveaway… I'm in!
September 28th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Yummy! Giveaway… I'm in!
September 28th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Yummy! Giveaway… I'm in!
September 28th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
I probably have a book about almost every cuisine, but no vegetarian!
Let's fix that
September 28th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
I probably have a book about almost every cuisine, but no vegetarian!
Let's fix that
September 28th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
I probably have a book about almost every cuisine, but no vegetarian!
Let's fix that
September 28th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
The fritters look delicious. I am like all the others, I have started trying to incorporate more veg meals in my life. Who knew so many delicious recipes were out there.
September 28th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
The fritters look delicious. I am like all the others, I have started trying to incorporate more veg meals in my life. Who knew so many delicious recipes were out there.
September 28th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
The fritters look delicious. I am like all the others, I have started trying to incorporate more veg meals in my life. Who knew so many delicious recipes were out there.
September 28th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
great giveaway! Those banana fritters look absolutely scrumptious
September 28th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
great giveaway! Those banana fritters look absolutely scrumptious
September 28th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
great giveaway! Those banana fritters look absolutely scrumptious
September 28th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
What a great giveaway. Of course, you already know that I would love the vegetarian cookbook!
I will tweet right after I comment here and I already did post on my FB page – the link for you and Jamie!
September 28th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
What a great giveaway. Of course, you already know that I would love the vegetarian cookbook!
I will tweet right after I comment here and I already did post on my FB page – the link for you and Jamie!
September 28th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
What a great giveaway. Of course, you already know that I would love the vegetarian cookbook!
I will tweet right after I comment here and I already did post on my FB page – the link for you and Jamie!
September 28th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Ok, I just posted a comment on the other blog. These look so yum too!!
September 28th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Ok, I just posted a comment on the other blog. These look so yum too!!
September 28th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Ok, I just posted a comment on the other blog. These look so yum too!!
September 28th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
These look so good and great giveaway!
September 28th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
These look so good and great giveaway!
September 28th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
These look so good and great giveaway!
September 28th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Just tweeted the giveaway.
September 28th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Just tweeted the giveaway.
September 28th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Just tweeted the giveaway.
September 28th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Found you through GrumpysHoneyBunch! Nice blog.
Sign me up for the giveaway, I can always use another good cookbook. Be Well!
September 28th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Found you through GrumpysHoneyBunch! Nice blog.
Sign me up for the giveaway, I can always use another good cookbook. Be Well!
September 28th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Found you through GrumpysHoneyBunch! Nice blog.
Sign me up for the giveaway, I can always use another good cookbook. Be Well!
September 28th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
These fritters look delicious! A great way to get in some extra fruit (and to use up ripe bananas without making a huge banana bread!)
September 28th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
These fritters look delicious! A great way to get in some extra fruit (and to use up ripe bananas without making a huge banana bread!)
September 28th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
These fritters look delicious! A great way to get in some extra fruit (and to use up ripe bananas without making a huge banana bread!)
September 28th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I have some ripe bananas sitting on my counter right now! I'd love to be part of the giveaway.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I have some ripe bananas sitting on my counter right now! I'd love to be part of the giveaway.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I have some ripe bananas sitting on my counter right now! I'd love to be part of the giveaway.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Lovin' the bananas and the whole wheat! And the giveaway!
September 28th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Lovin' the bananas and the whole wheat! And the giveaway!
September 28th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Lovin' the bananas and the whole wheat! And the giveaway!
September 28th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I want to win this.
Do I get extra points for sharing on facebook and twitter? ;D
I'll do it anyway!
September 28th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I want to win this.
Do I get extra points for sharing on facebook and twitter? ;D
I'll do it anyway!
September 28th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I want to win this.
Do I get extra points for sharing on facebook and twitter? ;D
I'll do it anyway!
September 28th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
I used to be a vegetarian, and I am always looking of great ways to incorporate meatless dishes into my weekly meal plan!
September 28th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
I used to be a vegetarian, and I am always looking of great ways to incorporate meatless dishes into my weekly meal plan!
September 28th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
I used to be a vegetarian, and I am always looking of great ways to incorporate meatless dishes into my weekly meal plan!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
These look great! I'm wondering what makes these different than pancakes? Is it the type of flour you use?
September 28th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
These look great! I'm wondering what makes these different than pancakes? Is it the type of flour you use?
September 28th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
These look great! I'm wondering what makes these different than pancakes? Is it the type of flour you use?
September 28th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
This is why these giveaways are so great. It helped me discover another great blog. Love these fritters… GREG
September 28th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
This is why these giveaways are so great. It helped me discover another great blog. Love these fritters… GREG
September 28th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
This is why these giveaways are so great. It helped me discover another great blog. Love these fritters… GREG
September 28th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
I am definitely in the camp that sits down and reads a cookbook. Glad to know there are others like me
I love the idea of a family-friendly vegetarian cookbook. I would like to incorporate more vegetarian meals in our menu, but some of them seem either too complicated, include hard to find ingredients, or just don't sound good.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
I am definitely in the camp that sits down and reads a cookbook. Glad to know there are others like me
I love the idea of a family-friendly vegetarian cookbook. I would like to incorporate more vegetarian meals in our menu, but some of them seem either too complicated, include hard to find ingredients, or just don't sound good.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
I am definitely in the camp that sits down and reads a cookbook. Glad to know there are others like me
I love the idea of a family-friendly vegetarian cookbook. I would like to incorporate more vegetarian meals in our menu, but some of them seem either too complicated, include hard to find ingredients, or just don't sound good.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Wow this recipe sounds so good! I've been recently looking into more vegetarian recipes and this one came at the right time! Nava's website is great also.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Wow this recipe sounds so good! I've been recently looking into more vegetarian recipes and this one came at the right time! Nava's website is great also.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Wow this recipe sounds so good! I've been recently looking into more vegetarian recipes and this one came at the right time! Nava's website is great also.
September 28th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Hey there! Thanks for the giveaway! The fritters are super cute! I would love more quick meals that are veggie based! So excited!
September 28th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Hey there! Thanks for the giveaway! The fritters are super cute! I would love more quick meals that are veggie based! So excited!
September 28th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Hey there! Thanks for the giveaway! The fritters are super cute! I would love more quick meals that are veggie based! So excited!
September 28th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
I also went to your sister in law's blog and posted on her comments page as well! I hope I win!
September 28th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
I also went to your sister in law's blog and posted on her comments page as well! I hope I win!
September 28th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
I also went to your sister in law's blog and posted on her comments page as well! I hope I win!
September 28th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
I think I will give these fritters a try. My pancakes are always a disaster, perhaps these will be better. I will retweet about the contest.
Thanks
Colette
September 28th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
I think I will give these fritters a try. My pancakes are always a disaster, perhaps these will be better. I will retweet about the contest.
Thanks
Colette
September 28th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
I think I will give these fritters a try. My pancakes are always a disaster, perhaps these will be better. I will retweet about the contest.
Thanks
Colette
September 28th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Beignets de Banana! I fried tons of those when my girls were young. And of course, apple fritters, a French classic, too. Delicious
September 28th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Beignets de Banana! I fried tons of those when my girls were young. And of course, apple fritters, a French classic, too. Delicious
September 28th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Beignets de Banana! I fried tons of those when my girls were young. And of course, apple fritters, a French classic, too. Delicious
September 28th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
The fritters look wonderful. I hope that very nice giveaway goes well. Have a great day.
September 28th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
The fritters look wonderful. I hope that very nice giveaway goes well. Have a great day.
September 28th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
The fritters look wonderful. I hope that very nice giveaway goes well. Have a great day.
September 28th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
great giveaway, the banana fritters look like such a treat!
September 28th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
great giveaway, the banana fritters look like such a treat!
September 28th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
great giveaway, the banana fritters look like such a treat!
September 28th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
I'm new to blogging and came across your giveaway. How nice of you to share with your readers. Any chance to win something involving cooking is worth a post.
September 28th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
I'm new to blogging and came across your giveaway. How nice of you to share with your readers. Any chance to win something involving cooking is worth a post.
September 28th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
I'm new to blogging and came across your giveaway. How nice of you to share with your readers. Any chance to win something involving cooking is worth a post.
September 28th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Just posted to Mom's Cooking Club and because I like to share cookbooks with my friends I Facebooked it too.
September 28th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Just posted to Mom's Cooking Club and because I like to share cookbooks with my friends I Facebooked it too.
September 28th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Just posted to Mom's Cooking Club and because I like to share cookbooks with my friends I Facebooked it too.
September 28th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Couldn't pass up the opportunity for another Veggie cookbook! And the banana fritters DO look AMAZING!
September 28th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Couldn't pass up the opportunity for another Veggie cookbook! And the banana fritters DO look AMAZING!
September 28th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Couldn't pass up the opportunity for another Veggie cookbook! And the banana fritters DO look AMAZING!
September 28th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
The banana fritters look delicious! and I always love a giveaway, especially when exceptional cookbooks are involved!
September 28th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
The banana fritters look delicious! and I always love a giveaway, especially when exceptional cookbooks are involved!
September 28th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
The banana fritters look delicious! and I always love a giveaway, especially when exceptional cookbooks are involved!
September 28th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
My teen-aged daughter informed me last year that she is now a vegetarian. Nava's "Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet" cookbook has saved me from only serving her veggies burgers! I would love this cookbook, too
September 28th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
My teen-aged daughter informed me last year that she is now a vegetarian. Nava's "Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet" cookbook has saved me from only serving her veggies burgers! I would love this cookbook, too
September 28th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
My teen-aged daughter informed me last year that she is now a vegetarian. Nava's "Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet" cookbook has saved me from only serving her veggies burgers! I would love this cookbook, too
September 29th, 2009 at 12:56 am
Great giveaway! I'd love to find some vegetarian fare I can pass off on my picky husband!
September 29th, 2009 at 1:31 am
giveaway and banana fritters? how can i not comment… (: i'm not entirely vegetarian, but i only cook that way at home for my man and kiddos… this book looks lovely.
September 29th, 2009 at 2:26 am
Aggie,
Even though I can’t win this cookbook since I’m also doing the giveaway, I wanted to be the first one to leave a comment on your new blog site. I love it and have appreciated the sneak peeks along the way. It looks fantastic and I wish you all the luck with it.
September 29th, 2009 at 3:58 am
The fritters and the cookbook look great!
September 29th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Yummy! the fritters look delish! I am not a vegetarian, but I eat very little meat, and this would be great for concocting some new recipes. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
September 29th, 2009 at 9:25 am
I entered your sister in law's giveaway! thank you both
September 29th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
I've made lots of recipes using bananas but never banana fritters! New one to me….I would love to try that sometime.
September 29th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Sounds awesome!! I would love that cookbook.
September 29th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Looks great! I am always on the lookout for more vegetarian recipes, so I'd love to win a cookbook copy!
September 29th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I am now craving those wonderful banana fritters – thanks for sharing. Wonderful cookbook giveaway
September 29th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
I've been looking for a good vegetarian cookbook-this would be great! The fritters look good!
September 29th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Those banana fritters look awesome. Thank you for this giveaway opportunity!
Hillary
Chew on That
September 29th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Hello again Aggie – I just posted a comment on your sister-in-laws site.
September 29th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Yum! Looks delicious
We are big on veggie foods in this household, so this book would be great for us!
If I should be soooooo lucky, you can contact me at:
the lost earring at yahoo dot com
Thanks!
September 29th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
These sound amazing Aggie from a cookbook after my own heart.
September 30th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Aggie, you know I would love that cookbook! But I would also just love to taste one of those banana fritters. It’s the small things in life that bring such pleasure, right? Yeah, whatever, sign me up for the cookbook!!!!!
October 1st, 2009 at 8:22 pm
The chilaquiles sound AMAZING.