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Campfire Banana Boats

Campfire banana boats are a quick s’mores alternative with banana split-open pockets filled with melted chocolate, marshmallows, and graham cracker pieces. Cook them on a grill grate until the chocolate and marshmallows melt, then cool briefly so the peel holds everything together.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
cooling 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 510
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana boats
  • 4 ripe bananas in peel
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 0.5 cup graham cracker pieces
  • 0.25 cup peanut butter chips optional
  • 1 aluminum foil

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the banana pockets
  1. Cut each banana lengthwise through the peel, leaving the bottom peel intact.
  2. Open slightly to create a pocket, keeping the banana connected at the bottom.
  3. Fill each banana with chocolate chips, marshmallows, graham cracker pieces, and peanut butter chips.
  4. Wrap each banana in aluminum foil.
Cook and finish
  1. Place the foil-wrapped bananas on a campfire grate over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, until the chocolate and marshmallows look melted and glossy.
  2. Let cool for 2 minutes so the fillings set slightly.
  3. Unwrap and eat with a spoon directly from the peel.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the bottom peel intact so the fillings stay inside while melting. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; rewarm briefly in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Freezing isn’t recommended because the marshmallows and bananas get watery. For a nut-free swap, omit peanut butter chips and add extra graham cracker pieces instead.