Camping Banana Boat Food

CAMPFIRE S'MORES BANANA BOATS

Steps:

• Cut 4 (12-inch) sheets of foil.
• Make deep lengthwise cut along inside curve of each banana, being careful not to cut all the way through. Open slit to form pocket.
• Fill each banana with 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons marshmallows and 2 tablespoons cereal.
• Wrap each banana in foil, making sure that foil opening is on top. Using tongs, set wrapped bananas in coals of campfire; cook 8 to 10 minutes. Carefully remove from fire; peel back foil.

CAMPFIRE BANANA BOATS

Steps:

• Take a banana with its peel still on and cut it down the middle (along the concave side). Not all the way through, but until the tip of your knife just grazes the peel on the other side. Pull the peel and banana slightly apart.
• Stuff the chocolate and mini marshmallows (or other fillings, see notes) into the center of the banana.
• Wrap the banana in foil. Place on a campfire or grill until fillings have melted and banana has warmed through, about 10 minutes.
• Unwrap banana and top with crushed graham cracker. Enjoy!

CAMPFIRE BANANA BOATS

Steps:

• Split the bananas lengthwise, but don't cut all the way through. The goal is to create a boat to hold the ingredients. Load the bananas 1/4 cup each of the caramel bits, chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. Crumble 1 whole graham cracker onto each loaded banana. Wrap individually in 8-by-10-inch squares of foil, and then place near the campfire to melt the candies. Open up and eat with a spoon.

CAMPING BANANA BOAT

Steps:

• Slit each banana lengthwise but not all the way through.
• Leave the skin on (do not peel).
• Put 1-2 tsp each of the marshmallows and chocolate chips in slit.
• Sprinkle lightly with brown sugar.
• Wrap tightly in foil, being sure to seal ends.
• Place on grill over campfire or coals, seam side up.
• Takes about 7 minutes to cook.

BANANA BOATS

Steps:

• 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.