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Campfire Banana Boats

Campfire banana boats are an easy dessert that turns ripe bananas into a s’mores alternative with melted chocolate, marshmallows, and graham cracker crunch inside. You’ll open bananas into pockets, foil-wrap them, then cook until the filling looks glossy and gooey.
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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
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana boats
  • 4 ripe bananas (in peel) Use bananas that are ripe with a few brown spots for soft, sweet texture.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips For a glossy melt inside the banana.
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows They should puff as they melt on top of the chocolate.
  • 0.5 cup graham cracker pieces Adds crunch and graham flavor like a s’mores base.
  • 0.25 cup peanut butter chips (optional) Optional, adds a peanut-buttery layer.
  • 1 Aluminum foil Enough to wrap each banana securely.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Prep the bananas
  1. Cut each banana lengthwise through the peel, leaving the bottom peel intact so the banana stays in one piece.
  2. Open each banana slightly to create a pocket, keeping the peel base connected for a contained filling.
Fill and wrap
  1. Fill each banana pocket with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, graham cracker pieces, and peanut butter chips if using.
  2. Wrap each stuffed banana in aluminum foil so the filling stays contained while it heats.
Campfire cook
  1. Place the foil-wrapped bananas on a campfire grate over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, until the chocolate and marshmallows melt and look glossy.
Cool and serve
  1. Let the bananas cool for 2 minutes so the hot filling thickens slightly and is easier to scoop.
  2. Unwrap the foil and eat with a spoon directly from the peel.

Notes

Tip: keep the peel base intact—if it separates, the filling can spill. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 2 days; rewarm 10-20 minutes to loosen the chocolate (microwave or back on a warm grill). Not freezer-friendly due to banana texture. Dietary swap: use dairy-free chocolate chips and marshmallows to make it dairy-free.