Blitzen Baked Bananas

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Whether you are dreaming of a white Christmas, or just wondering how little you can decorate while still looking festive, planning your Christmas menu this year is probably different. Maybe you never usually cook or maybe you are downsizing considerably. Change can be hard. But, it is also a perfect time to work in some new and fresh ideas among the standard traditions.

Yes, everyone loves Christmas cookies, pies, and other sweet treats, but consider working in baked bananas. A little bit of healthy goodness, and they can be plated and served like a hot banana split giving you the comfort of an ooey gooey dessert without going too far.

Here's my recipe for Blitzen Baked Bananas:

What you’ll need:

• One banana per person
• Cinnamon
• Honey

Line a baking pan with foil while oven heats to 400 degrees. Split bananas lengthwise and arrange in pan. Sprinkle cinnamon and drizzle honey over the fruit to taste and bake about 12 minutes depending on ripeness and softness desired.

Topping Station Ideas:

• Ice Cream
• Whipped Cream
• Maraschino cherries
• Caramel Sauce
• Chocolate Sauce
• Butterscotch Sauce
• Nuts
• Sprinkles

Toppings can be arranged in an assembly line style with individual spoons and bowls so guests can make their own creations.

Do what is best for you when planning your Christmas dinner list of items. Whether you are mixing a traditional Christmas dinner with restaurant or grocery store Christmas to go components, or redefining what makes a special Christmas menu, know that you are doing a wonderful job putting together a holiday filled with magical and loving memories that happen to include some really great food!

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I wish you joy this holiday season and hope you are indeed Fed Well.