Crunchy African Bananas

Description
Bananas are grown in over 100 different countries throughout the world, and their sweet taste is very popular with children in Africa.

Ingredients

 * 1 tbsp. butter or margarine
 * 1 tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar
 * ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
 * cooking spray
 * 2 large bananas, medium-ripe
 * ¼ cup chopped, unsalted peanuts

Directions

 * 1) Preheat and oven to 350º F. In a small bowl, melt butter in the microwave, about 45 seconds.
 * 2) Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until well blended.
 * 3) Coat a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
 * 4) Peel bananas; cut each banana lengthwise in half with the kitchen knife. Place cut-side down in a baking pan.
 * 5) Brush with some brown-sugar mixture; then sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
 * 6) Bake 20 minutes, or until bananas are lightly browned. Serve warm and plain, or with other fruits or desserts.

Variation

 * Try using a different variety of banana such as a red banana.