WARM BANANA DESSERT TOPPING

1 tbsp. butter

2 tbsp. brown sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 tbsp. shredded coconut

1 medium bananas, sliced

1 tbsp. almonds, sliced (optional)

Melt butter over medium heat in a small pan. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla and cook over medium heat briefly until well blended. Add coconut and bananas and cook an additional 1 - 2 minutes, until bananas are coated. Add sliced almonds and pour over vanilla ice cream. Makes 2 servings.