Recipe
Ditch the S'mores and Make These Grilled Banana Boats Instead
Making banana boats brings back memories of campfires with my girl scout troop. We would sit around the fire building and grilling our banana boats. They are a great alternative to s'mores, although just as easy to make. Since not everyone has access to a fire pit, I experimented with creating a banana boat recipe on the grill and the results were just as great.
I also love experimenting with different ingredients. While this recipe only calls for bananas, chocolate, and marshmallows, you're not limited to these. Some other tasty ingredients I have tried include nuts, coconut shavings, graham cracker crumbs, and peanut butter chips. This snack is wonderful because with a banana as your base, you can make it as healthy or as unhealthy as you want!
Banana Boats
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 6 mins
- Total Time: 11 mins
- Servings: 1
Ingredients
- Banana
- Mini chocolate chips
- Mini marshmallows
Step 1
*Tip: make two small cuts off of the initial slice into the banana on each end. This will create a small "Y" shape on each end, which will help keep the banana boat open and make it easier to fill.
Step 2
#SpoonTip: Here is where you can be a bit creative and add the toppings of your choice.
Step 3
#SpoonTip: Keep the banana boat upright as much as possible so that the delicious ingredients inside don't spill out.
Step 4
Step 5
This ooey gooey treat is a summer tradition that has been passed down for years, but the ingredients can easily be adjusted for people with different tastes. There are so many possible combinations that can elevate your banana boat to the next level, so experiment, create, and enjoy!