Creamy Campfire Banana Boats
A simple and delicious 3-ingredient dessert featuring bananas and chocolate, cooked over a campfire or in the oven for a warm, creamy treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving per banana boat
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Bananas (firm but ripe, medium-sized)
- Chocolate bars or chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate preferred, about 2-3 tablespoons or 30-45g per banana)
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Instructions
- Using a paring knife, slice each banana lengthwise down the middle, but do not cut all the way through; keep the peel intact to hold the filling.
- Stuff the slit banana with chunks or chips of chocolate, about 2-3 tablespoons per banana.
- Wrap each stuffed banana tightly in a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, sealing well to trap heat and steam.
- Place the foil packets on hot embers or a grill rack over the campfire. Turn occasionally with tongs to cook evenly for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate is melted and the banana is soft but not mushy.
- Carefully remove the foil packets from the fire and let them rest for 1-2 minutes to cool slightly.
- Open the foil carefully, watch out for steam, and serve warm. Optionally, sprinkle with nuts or cinnamon before serving.
Notes
Use ripe but firm bananas with a few brown spots for best texture. Wrap foil tightly to trap steam and cook over medium heat embers to avoid burning. Chocolate melts best after 10-15 minutes. For indoor cooking, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes. Avoid microwaving to prevent mushy bananas. Optional add-ons include chopped nuts, mini marshmallows, cinnamon, or sea salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One banana boat
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3.5
- Protein: 2.5
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