If you're craving a delightful twist on the classic s'mores, try these S'mores Banana Boats. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a cozy campfire, they combine the gooey goodness of s'mores with the natural sweetness of bananas.
Bananas: These serve as the vessel and add a creamy, sweet base to the dessert. Choose ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and texture.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips: Melty chocolate goodness that pairs perfectly with marshmallows and bananas.
Mini marshmallows: These get all gooey and toasty, adding the quintessential s'mores element.
Graham cracker crumbs: For that classic s'mores crunch and a bit of texture contrast.
Foil: Essential for wrapping the bananas and ensuring all that melty goodness stays put while cooking.
S'mores Banana Boats are perfect on their own, but if you want to take it up a notch, serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. The cold ice cream against the warm, gooey banana is a match made in dessert heaven. You could also pair them with a cold glass of milk or your favorite campfire beverage.
First, fire up your grill or get those campfire coals nice and hot. While that's heating up, take your bananas and make a lengthwise slice down the middle, making sure not to cut all the way through the bottom peel. You want to create a pocket for all the goodies.
Next, gently open up the bananas, just like you're opening a book. Now, it's time to fill them with about a tablespoon or so of chocolate chips, a handful of mini marshmallows, and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs. Stuff them as much as you like; there's no wrong way to do it!
Once stuffed, wrap each banana snugly in foil. Make sure they're well-covered to trap all that heat inside. Place the foil-wrapped bananas onto the grill or directly in the hot coals. Let them cook for about 10 minutes, turning them once halfway through. You'll know they're ready when everything inside is melted and gooey.
Finally, carefully unwrap the bananas — they’ll be hot! Serve them warm, and enjoy the delightful mess.
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