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S'mores Grilled Banana Boats

A fun, family-friendly backyard or campfire dessert! Sweet bananas are sliced open, stuffed with dark chocolate chips and mini marshmallows, wrapped in foil, and grilled until melted and gooey. Finished with a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers for that classic s'mores crunch.

S'mores Grilled Banana Boats
Prep 5 min Cook 10 min Total 17 min Level Easy
Serves 4

Ingredients

Main

  • 4 medium Bananas — Ripe but still firm, unpeeled
  • 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips — Can substitute semi-sweet or milk chocolate
  • 0.5 cup Mini marshmallows
  • 2 full sheets Graham crackers — Crushed into coarse crumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350°F to 400°F). If using a campfire, let the fire burn down to hot coals.

    ~5 min
    Medium heat ensures the chocolate and marshmallows melt before the bottom of the banana burns.

  2. Prepare the foil and bananas. Cut four pieces of aluminum foil, each about 12 inches long. Take one banana and, leaving the peel on, make a lengthwise cut along the inside curve. Cut deep into the banana, but be careful not to slice all the way through the bottom peel.

    ~2 min
    Gently pull the peel apart slightly to create a 'boat' or pocket for the fillings.

  3. Stuff each banana pocket evenly with dark chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.

    ~2 min
    Press the fillings down slightly so they stay inside the banana.

  4. Place each stuffed banana on a piece of aluminum foil. Wrap the foil loosely around the banana, crimping the edges at the top to seal it completely while leaving a little room for the marshmallows to expand.

    ~1 min

  5. Place the foil-wrapped bananas on the grill grates (or directly in the hot coals). Grill for 8 to 10 minutes.

    ~10 min
    Check one around the 8-minute mark; the marshmallows should be puffed and melted.

  6. Carefully remove the bananas from the grill using tongs. Let them cool for a couple of minutes before unwrapping, as hot steam will escape. Sprinkle the crushed graham crackers over the top of the melted marshmallows and chocolate.

    ~2 min
    Serve immediately right out of the peel with a spoon!
Nutrition
280
Calories
3
Protein (g)
52
Carbs (g)
8
Fat (g)
4
Sat. Fat (g)
5
Fiber (g)
32
Sugar (g)
45
Sodium (mg)
0
Cholesterol (mg)
Equipment
  • Grill (gas or charcoal)
  • Aluminum foil
  • Paring knife
Tips & Storage
  • Customize your banana boats with additional toppings like peanut butter chips, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
  • If you don't have an outdoor grill, you can bake these in an oven preheated to 400°F for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Be sure to use bananas that are yellow with a few brown spots; if they are too green, they won't be sweet, and if they are too ripe, they will turn to mush.
  • Storage: Banana boats are best enjoyed immediately. If you have leftovers, scoop the flesh and fillings out of the peel and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the microwave.
Tags
banana bbq campfire chocolate comfort food dessert easy family-friendly gooey grilled kid-friendly marshmallow nut_free outdoor cooking party quick s'mores snack summer sweet vegetarian weeknight

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