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Campfire Banana Boats

Campfire banana boats with banana split-open lengthwise, then filled with melted chocolate, marshmallows, and graham cracker crunch for a s’mores alternative. Cook them in foil over medium heat until the fillings melt into a gooey chocolate banana boat.
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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: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bananas and toppings
  • 4 ripe bananas Use bananas that are soft enough to open and scoop slightly.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 0.5 cup graham cracker pieces
  • 0.25 cup peanut butter chips Optional.
  • aluminum foil Use enough to wrap each banana boat.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prepare the banana boats
  1. Cut each banana lengthwise through the peel, leaving the bottom peel intact to form a hinge.
  2. Open each banana slightly to create a pocket inside the peel.
  3. Fill each banana with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, graham cracker pieces, and peanut butter chips (if using).
  4. Wrap each banana tightly in aluminum foil to hold the fillings in place while heating.
Campfire cook and serve
  1. Place the foil-wrapped bananas on a campfire grate over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the chocolate and marshmallows melt.
  2. Let the banana boats cool for 2 minutes so the peel firms up slightly.
  3. Unwrap and eat with a spoon directly from the peel.

Notes

Pro tip: use bananas with yellow-speckled peels so they soften quickly without splitting apart. Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 2 days, then rewarm in the microwave just until the chocolate loosens. Freezing is not recommended because the peel and marshmallows can turn watery after thawing. For a different flavor profile, swap peanut butter chips for extra chocolate chips if you want a nut-free option.