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Campfire Bananas

Meet the ultimate indoor or outdoor dessert—campfire banana boats loaded with gooey vegan marshmallows, melty chocolate chips, and crunchy toppings, all roasted to perfection. They're so irresistible, you might just set up camp in your kitchen to make these over and over. Perfect for adventurers of all kinds, whether you're under the stars or indoors!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 7
Calories: 735kcal
Author: Michelle Cehn

Equipment

  • 7 12-inch X 12-inch foil sheets
  • 7 8-inch X 8-inch parchment sheets

Ingredients

  • 7 bananas yellow, not over-ripe
  • chocolate chips vegan mini chocolate chips work best
  • vegan marshmallows mini or torn into chunks

Your choice of toppings:

  • peanut butter
  • nuts, seeds, or hemp hearts
  • sprinkles
  • berries, strawberries, or other sliced fruit
  • raisins

Instructions

Prep the Bananas:

  • Slice an unpeeled banana lengthwise, just slicing through the banana inside. Leave the other side of the banana uncut.
  • Pull the cut portion open slightly to reveal the banana flesh inside.

Stuff the Bananas:

  • Gently push your choice of toppings into the interior of each banana. Aim for a balance of flavors and textures—think gooey, sweet, and crunchy.

Wrap the Bananas:

  • Place a piece of parchment paper on top of a piece of foil. Place the stuffed banana on top, wrap the parchment around it, then wrap the foil around that. Slightly crinkle the foil to seal it.

Bake:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place the wrapped bananas on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the bananas are soft and all of the fillings are melted and gooey.

Roast Over Campfire Coals:

  • Place the wrapped bananas over hot campfire coals and allow to cook for 15-30 minutes until the outside of the banana starts to turn black, and the inside is soft and melty.

Grill:

  • Place the wrapped bananas on a grill and cook until the outside of the banana starts to turn black, and the inside is soft and melty.

Serve:

  • Carefully unwrap the bananas (watch out for steam!) and allow them to slightly cool before devouring.

Notes

  • Grill/Campfire Instructions: For grilling or campfire cooking methods, see the detailed steps in the post above.
  • Variations/Ideas: For creative topping variations and ideas to fill your banana boats, check out the suggestions in the post.
  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheating: To reheat, place the wrapped banana boats back in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes or until warmed through.
  • For best results: Use ripe but firm bananas. Experiment with different toppings to find your favorite combinations!

Nutrition

Calories: 735kcal | Carbohydrates: 188g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 2957mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 101g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg