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Campfire Banana Boats

Campfire banana boats are an easy dessert where bananas are split and filled with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and graham cracker pieces, then melted over medium campfire heat in foil. The result is a gooey banana split-style filling you scoop straight from the peel.
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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: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bananas
  • 4 ripe bananas (in peel)
Chocolate and marshmallow filling
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
S’mores-style crumbs
  • 0.5 cup graham cracker pieces
Optional topping
  • 0.25 cup peanut butter chips (optional) Optional
Foil
  • 1 Aluminum foil

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the bananas
  1. Cut each banana lengthwise through the peel, leaving the bottom peel intact. Keep the base connected so the banana stays in one piece like a boat.
  2. Open each banana slightly to create a pocket. Arrange them so the cut sides face up for easy filling.
Fill and wrap
  1. Fill each banana with chocolate chips. Pack them into the pocket so they melt into the banana interior.
  2. Add mini marshmallows to each banana pocket. Distribute them so they cover the chocolate as they melt.
  3. Sprinkle in graham cracker pieces to add crunch. Aim for an even layer across the filling.
  4. Add peanut butter chips (optional) if using. Tuck them into the filling for melty, salty-sweet spots.
  5. Wrap each banana in aluminum foil. Seal the foil loosely enough to keep the top covered while allowing melting.
Melt over the campfire
  1. Place the foil-wrapped bananas on the campfire grate over medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Cook until the chocolate and marshmallows look melted and glossy.
Cool and serve
  1. Let the bananas cool for 2 minutes. This short rest helps the filling thicken slightly for easier eating.
  2. Unwrap and eat with a spoon directly from the peel. Scoop while warm for the best melted texture.

Notes

Pro tip: if your campfire heat is uneven, rotate the foil-wrapped bananas halfway through the 8-10 minutes so the chocolate melts evenly. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days in a sealed container; rewarm briefly in foil on low heat until the chocolate softens again (not longer than 2-3 minutes). Freezing is not recommended because bananas can turn watery after thawing. Dietary swap: use dairy-free chocolate chips and dairy-free mini marshmallows for a simple dairy-free version.