Fried Bananas with Lavender Honey and Five-Spice Chocolate

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1/2 cup good quality chocolate syrup

1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

Vegetable oil, for frying

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup cornstarch

1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder

1 1/2 cups seltzer water

4 bananas, cut in half on the diagonal

1/4 cup powdered sugar

Lavender honey, for drizzling

Creme fraiche, for garnish

Small chunk dark chocolate, for garnish

Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish