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Mexican Bananas
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6 firm bananas

1/4 cup lemon juice

12 flour tortillas

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ginger

1/4 cup evaporated milk

 

Mexican Bananas

 Preparation: 10 minutes * Cooking: 15 minutes *Serves 8

Bananas are high in potassium, niacin and vitamins A and C.

* Preheat an oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Coat a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

* Mix together spices and sugar.

* Peel bananas and cut in half lengthwise, brush with lemon juice. Place each banana half at end of tortilla, and sprinkle with sugar mixture. Roll tortillas and again sprinkle top with sugar mixture after brushing the top and sides with evaporated milk.

* Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes on a well greased cookie sheet. Remove from pan immediately and serve with hot fudge or chocolate sauce.