Easy Gooey 3-Ingredient Campfire Banana Boats
A simple and delicious camping dessert made with bananas, chocolate chips, and foil, cooked over a campfire for a warm, gooey treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Total Time: 15-20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Bananas (ripe but firm)
- Chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- Aluminum foil (heavy-duty)
- Optional: mini marshmallows
- Optional: chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, peanuts, or almonds)
- Optional: cinnamon or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, slice each banana lengthwise down the middle, but don’t cut all the way through to create a pocket.
- Gently open the slit and stuff with about 1/4 cup (45g) of chocolate chips. Add any optional extras like mini marshmallows or nuts if desired.
- Place each stuffed banana on a square of heavy-duty foil. Fold the foil around the banana securely, making a tight packet to hold in heat and moisture.
- Carefully place the foil packets on hot embers or near glowing coals (not direct flame). Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning halfway through with tongs.
- Carefully unwrap a packet (watch for steam!) and test the banana’s softness with a fork. If it needs more time, rewrap and return to the coals for a few more minutes.
- Serve warm straight from the foil or transfer to a plate with a spoon.
Notes
Use ripe but firm bananas to avoid mushiness. Cook over glowing embers, not direct flames, and turn packets regularly to prevent burning. Double-wrap foil packets to avoid leaks and ash contamination. Can be baked in a 350°F oven for 12-15 minutes or grilled on a barbecue.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed banana boa
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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