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This recipe, given to me years ago by a good friend, is a favorite with my family when we go camping. It's quick, fun to make and scrumptious! —Brenda Loveless, Garland, Texas
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Nutritional Facts 1 banana boat equals 136 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 1 g protein.
Originally published as Banana Boats in Country Woman July/August 1997, p35
Banana BasicsLook for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.
Look for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.
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Reviewed on May. 18, 2013 by TeenschT
I was first introduced to this as a 12 year old camping with my Pioneer Girls Group and it became a camping must have. Our kids always made sure we packed the banana boat ingredients before we left for camping. Now they are on their own and continue this camping tradition with their friends and families.
Reviewed on May. 18, 2012 by cats1958eyes
This recipe originated from the Girl Scouts. I made this recipe some 40 years ago at Girl Scout Camp. The only difference, we put our foil wrapped bananas into a gigantic Bon fire...Fabulous!
Reviewed on May. 07, 2012 by tomfer
Oldie But Goodie!! I have even done these in the micro, be careful as the nana gets hot. The skin will blacken. It is best to make a well by scrapping away some of the banana where you cut the peel opening. I use Mr. Goodbars cuz I love the peanuts!!!YUMMMM
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2011 by Potroast911
I made these on three different camping trips. They were easy, yummy and a huge hit with the kids. I started bringing baby bananas for the smaller kids. An awesome recipe!
Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2011 by cclampet
This is as good as it gets
Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2011 by pinkrain
Looks really very good.
Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2011 by cjpasek
We do this all the time in Girl Scouts.We too make a cover for our boat.The worst part is forgetting where you put it in the fire and getting someone else's !
We do this all the time in Girl Scouts.
We too make a cover for our boat.
The worst part is forgetting where you put it in the fire and getting someone else's !
Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2011 by nmharleyrider
Yuck. even tastes worse than it looks
Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2011 by suesews
Reminder of goodies from years ago. We made these as Scouts. I think it was a standard for 4H kids too. My kids enjoyed them also. Good things keep going through the years.
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