Description
Easy Campfire Banana Boats are a delightful and simple dessert perfect for outdoor gatherings. Ripe bananas are slit and stuffed with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips, then wrapped in foil and cooked over a campfire or grill until gooey and melted. Topped with optional nuts, shredded coconut, or caramel sauce, these boats deliver a warm, sweet treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 ripe bananas
Fillings
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Optional Toppings
- Chopped nuts
- Shredded coconut
- Caramel sauce
Others
- Aluminum foil (for wrapping)
Instructions
- Preheat the fire: Preheat your campfire or grill to medium heat to prepare for cooking the banana boats evenly and safely.
- Prepare the bananas: Slice each banana lengthwise down the middle, being careful not to cut entirely through to keep the banana intact for stuffing.
- Stuff the bananas: Gently open the sliced banana and fill the crevice with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips ensuring an even distribution.
- Wrap the bananas: Wrap each stuffed banana tightly in aluminum foil to secure the fillings during cooking.
- Cook the boats: Place the foil-wrapped bananas directly onto hot coals or the grill grate and cook for approximately 10-15 minutes until the chocolate and marshmallows have melted and are gooey.
- Serve with toppings: Carefully remove the bananas from the heat, unwrap, and enhance with your choice of optional toppings such as chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or drizzled caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- Be cautious when cutting the bananas to avoid slicing all the way through.
- Use fresh ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and texture.
- You can customize the filling by adding peanut butter or different types of chocolate chips.
- Make sure the foil is wrapped securely to prevent leaks during cooking.
- Allow bananas to cool slightly before unwrapping to avoid burns from hot steam.
