Banana Boats Recipe

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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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Banana Boats Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 medium unpeeled ripe bananas
  • 4 teaspoons miniature chocolate chips
  • 4 tablespoons miniature marshmallows

Directions

  • Cut banana peel lengthwise about 1/2 in. deep, leaving 1/2 in. at both ends. Open peel wider to form a pocket. Fill each with 1 teaspoon chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon marshmallows. Crimp and shape four pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square) around bananas, forming boats.
  • Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until marshmallows melt and are golden brown. Yield: 4 servings.

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

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Banana Basics

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. 25, 2010 by campbebm

Hello, I am compiling the best grilled desserts for my blog at yoursmartcart.com/blog and I was curious if I may include this great recipe? Thank you!

Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by basic932

i've added peanut butter to these and my boyfriend's son loves 'em that way!

Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by heidilovesicecream

After wrapping in foil, you can also bake in the oven at 350 degrees until warm (about 10 minutes).

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2009 by fioraso

My family loved this dessert! My son said "you should make this more ~ this is delicious!" This is very quick and easy to make!

Reviewed on May. 27, 2009 by tgbvmb

I learned this recipe while camping with my Girl Scout troop 40 years ago. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!! By the way, these are excellent with any flavor chips, not just chocolate.

Reviewed on May. 18, 2009 by lrivet

My sister-in-law made these when we were camping and they were so good!!! We also added coarsely crushed graham crackers in addition to the choc chips and marshmallows for more of a S'mores taste. Yummy!!!

 
 

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