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Campfire Banana Boats

Campfire banana boats are an easy campfire dessert with melted chocolate, marshmallows, and graham cracker crunch tucked inside split bananas. This s'mores alternative bakes over medium heat in foil for gooey, scoopable banana-split vibes.
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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
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Campfire banana boats base
  • 4 ripe bananas (in peel) Choose bananas with soft yellow peels for easier opening.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Use for the melted chocolate layer.
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows Add on top so they puff and brown slightly.
  • 0.5 cup graham cracker pieces For sweet crunch inside the banana boats.
  • 0.25 cup peanut butter chips (optional) Optional for a chocolate-peanut butter swirl effect.
  • 1 Aluminum foil Wrap each banana boat to steam-melt the fillings.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the banana boats
  1. Cut each banana lengthwise through the peel, leaving the bottom peel intact so it stays hinged. Open slightly to create a pocket for filling.
  2. Fill each banana pocket with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, graham cracker pieces, and peanut butter chips if using. Pack the fillings in evenly so they melt together.
Wrap and melt over the campfire
  1. Wrap each stuffed banana tightly in aluminum foil. Place on the campfire grate over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, until the chocolate and marshmallows are visibly melted.
Cool and serve
  1. Let the banana boats cool for 2 minutes so the fillings set slightly. Unwrap and eat with a spoon directly from the peel while warm.

Notes

Pro tip: press the foil around the sides so the bananas steam-melt rather than dry out, which keeps the marshmallows extra gooey. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 2 days; reheat wrapped in foil at a low heat just until warmed through (do not freeze for best texture). For a dietary swap, use dairy-free chocolate chips and dairy-free marshmallows to keep the same campfire setup.