Cozy Campfire Banana Boats
A simple and delicious campfire treat featuring ripe bananas stuffed with chocolate and marshmallows, wrapped in foil and cooked over glowing embers for a warm, gooey dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (yellow with brown spots)
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips or chunks (or dark chocolate for richer flavor)
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- Optional: 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
Instructions
- Slice each banana lengthwise about 3/4 of the way through, keeping the peel on to hold the filling.
- Gently open the slit and stuff with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips or chunks. Add optional cinnamon or chopped nuts if desired.
- If using, spread peanut butter or sprinkle shredded coconut inside before wrapping.
- Place each stuffed banana on a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil and wrap tightly, sealing the packet completely.
- Using tongs or heat-resistant gloves, place the foil packets on glowing embers of a campfire or grill, avoiding open flames.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally for even heat, until marshmallows are melty and slightly toasted and bananas are soft but not mushy.
- Carefully remove a packet and open slightly to check doneness; if needed, rewrap and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm directly from the foil, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Use ripe bananas that are yellow with brown spots for best melting. Wrap foil packets tightly to trap steam and prevent burning. Cook on glowing embers, not open flames, and turn packets occasionally for even cooking. Pre-prepare packets and chill for convenience. Serve warm and consider pairing with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed banana boa
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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