Imparting Love and Lineage…Banana Style!

     Preparing and sharing a favored recipe your mother made for you as a child is the greatest gift you can give to your children. Making it for your grandchildren is…Priceless. My dear friend, Carol, has three beautiful grandchildren and recently spent some time with them at their ski house in Vermont. She is bravely battling cancer, and lately, does not have much of an appetite, yet, she wanted to surprise her family with these tasty Banana Fritters–imparting a sweet dose of love and nostalgia. Her own mother, passed down this recipe. Carol (a.k.a. “Ma”), proudly and joyfully made these fritters with love and brought to life all those wonderful memories. She also shared with me that this recipe has more than one hidden secret: the perfectly picked banana, the perfect batter, the perfect comfort, and health benefits galore. It makes a delicious breakfast or anytime treat!  
    Looking on the bright yellow side of the banana, it’s an amazing energy boost, loaded with potassium, and has the power of delivering oxygen to the brain to reduce strokes and prevent muscle cramps. A banana a day can aid in lifting your spirits with tryptophan, also rich in iron, low in fat and calories and full of plenty of fiber and water to help improve your mood.  Yes, the banana is hailed to be one of the healthiest foods known for humans. Warm sweets for your sweethearts!  xoxo Denise

Ingredients
6 ripe bananas
¼ cup milk
2 eggs- beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
3T vegetable oil

    In a large bowl, mash bananas. Mix in milk and eggs until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients and combine with banana mixture thoroughly. (The batter should be a bit thinner than pancake batter.) Using a wooden spoon, drop batter in by spoonful’s into hot oil (medium heat), turning once until done (approximately 5 minutes).
    Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with drizzled maple syrup (or honey), sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar, and cinnamon. If desired, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a glass of cold milk. Sure to satisfy and delight those senses and memory cravings!  xoxo Thanks, Carol!
    Tips: The oil needs to be hot. When frying the fritters, the edges should look firm until they turn a golden brown color (not too light, not too dark).