RCI-DS.004.0087.001
Crunchy African Bananas
Bananas are grown in over 100 different countries throughout the world, and their sweet taste is very popular with children in Africa.
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
- ¼ tsp
- 1 unit
- bananas2 largemedium-ripe
- ¼ cup
Method
1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a baking sheet or shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
2
Peel the bananas and cut them diagonally into ¼-inch thick slices to maximize surface area for crisping.
3
Combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, stirring until evenly mixed.
4
Arrange banana slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow even browning.
5
Dot the banana slices with small pieces of butter or margarine, using approximately ½ tsp per slice.
6
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over all banana slices, then top with the chopped peanuts, pressing gently so they adhere.
1 minutes
7
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the banana edges are golden and the peanuts are lightly toasted and fragrant.
14 minutes
8
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes on the baking sheet to allow the edges to crisp further.
9
Transfer to a serving platter while still warm and serve immediately as a dessert or snack.