Banana Boats

Name: Banana Boats
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 medium unpeeled ripe bananas; 4 teaspoons miniature chocolate chips; 4 tablespoons miniature marshmallows

This banana boat 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

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 until marshmallows melt and are golden brown, 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 136 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Banana Boats in Country Woman July/August 1997

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colvin1

Jun 8, 2016

A fun and easy dessert for both adults and kids. To make it a little more of an 'adult dessert', try adding a capful of rum… oh so yummy!
treacher

Jun 22, 2015

So much fun to make,no one heard of making banana boat's in my family, so I got to show off at our family get together. Thank's for sharing. LeeAnn Treacher Elkhart,In
chocolatelover24

Jun 22, 2014

Awesome snack for someone on a diet! Very easy to make. Next time I might try a little peanut butter in the banana boat as well.
mars418

Jun 3, 2014

Wonderful! So easy and tasty!
TeenschT

May 18, 2013

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.
TeenschT

May 18, 2013

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.
cats1958eyes

May 18, 2012

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!
tomfer

May 7, 2012

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
Potroast911

Nov 30, 2011

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!
cclampet

Sep 6, 2011

This is as good as it gets