Grilled Banana Boats Food

GRILLED BANANA BOATS

Steps:

• Use a paring knife cut a canoe-shaped opening in the top of the curved side of the banana. Peel back the peel and slice the banana down the center lengthwise, being carefully not to cut through to the other side. Open up the banana, making a pocket for the candy. Scoop a small amount of the banana out. Sprinkle each banana with 1/4 cup chopped candy. Wrap the banana in foil and grill, covered, until the candies are melted and the bananas are soft, 15 minutes.

BANANA BOATS

Steps:

• Slit each banana lengthwise through the peel, making sure not to cut all the way through to the other side. Stuff the bananas with marshmallows and chocolate chips.
• Wrap each banana in aluminum foil and cook over a fire, on the barbecue, or in a 300 degree oven for 5 minutes, or until chocolate is melted. Eat with a spoon.

GRILLED BANANA BOATS

Steps:

• Cut 6 (12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Heat gas or charcoal grill, or heat oven to 350°F.
• With sharp knife, make deep lengthwise cut along inside curve of each banana, being careful not to cut all the way through. Open slit to form pocket. Crimp and shape 1 sheet of foil around each banana, forming boats.
• Holding each banana in hand, fill pocket with 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons marshmallows and about 1/2 heaping teaspoon chopped pecans.
• Return each banana to its foil boat. Seal top of foil, leaving 2 to 3 inches headspace. Place on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until marshmallows soften. Or bake 15 to 20 minutes in oven until marshmallows soften. (Can also place in campfire coals to cook.)

GRILLED BANANA BOATS

Steps:

• Cut 4 12-inch sheets of heavy duty foil. Set aside.
• Heat your grill. if using one of Kenyon's many grill options you'll want a medium heat (4 bars).
• With a sharp knife, make a deep lengthwise cut along the inside curve of each banana, being careful not to cut all the way through.
• Open slit to form pocket.
• Crimp and shape 1 sheet of foil around each banana, forming boats. Once foil is shaped, set aside again.
• Holding each banana with the pocket slits facing up, fill each with 1 tablespoon marshmallows, 1 teaspoon coconut and 1 teaspoon chocolate chips.
• Return each banana to its foil boat and seal the top of the foil, leaving 2 to 3 inches of headspace.
• Place bananas on the grill and cover for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until the marshmallows soften.
• If you would like, add extra toppings like nuts or whipped cream, after you have removed the bananas from the grill.
• serve warm and 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.

HOT QUICK BANANA BOATS

Steps:

• Place each banana on a 12-in. square of foil; crimp and shape foil around bananas so they sit flat. Do not close over top., Cut each banana lengthwise about 1/2 in. deep, leaving 1/2 in. uncut at both ends. Gently pull each banana peel open, forming a pocket. Fill pockets with chocolate chips, trail mix and marshmallows., Grill bananas, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until marshmallows are melted and golden brown.

BANANA BOATS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F or prepare a grill for medium indirect heat. For a gas grill (with 3 or more burners), turn all the burners to medium-high heat; after about 15 minutes turn off one of the middle burners and turn the remaining burners down to medium. For a charcoal grill, bank one chimney starter-full of lit and ashed-over charcoal briquettes to one side of the grill. (Be sure to consult the grill manufacturer's guide for best results.)
• Break the chocolate bar into squares. Lightly spray kitchen shears with cooking spray and cut the marshmallows in half crosswise.
• Use a paring knife to cut a slit down the center of 1 unpeeled banana lengthwise, being sure not to cut all the way through. Gently insert alternating pieces of half the chocolate and 4 marshmallow halves. Press the marshmallows into the banana as much as possible so they don't stick out too much. Wrap the banana in nonstick aluminum foil. Repeat with the remaining banana, chocolate and 4 marshmallow halves.
• Bake or grill over indirect heat, covered, until gooey, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool 1 minute before unwrapping and eating.

GRILLED BANANA BOATS

Steps:

• Stir together Parkay, brown sugar, peanuts, and chocolate chips in small bowl until well blended. Set aside.
• Grill bananas in their peels over low heat 5 minutes per side (peels will blacken).
• Remove peels from bananas.
• Slice inside curve of banana lengthwise about 1 inch deep.
• Fill slice with 2 tablespoons Parkay mixture.
• Add a wave of Reddi-wip along the bottom edge of banana.
• Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Serve immediately.

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.