Easy Snacks: Lakatan Fritters (for kids age 2 Years Old and Up)

Ingredients:
Pancake Mix                 1 ½ cups
Vanilla                          to taste
Sugar                            1 tablespoon
Vegetable Oil                 2 cups
Lakatan (Banana)          6 slices
Cinnamon                      to taste

Procedure:

1. Make pancake mix, following package instructions.
2. Add vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon.
3. Heat oil in a pan. Mix bananas with pancake batter. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Recommended age:
Good for kids age 2 years old and up

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Health Benefits:
Several researches suggest that banana is the healthiest fruit of all. Bananas (lakatan variety) are said to provide the following nutrients: vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, potassium, thiamine, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, calories, zinc, carbohydrates, and protein. If your kids can’t stand eating plain bananas, why not spice it up by following this simple recipe for a healthy snack? Others may also treat this recipe as a kiddie lunch enhancer, in two to three servings for a full stomach.

Source: Mixed and matched by culinary student, Jose U. Sandoval, Jr. of Asiaworld Culinary Academy

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