Best 10 Banana Boats Recipes

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**Banana boats are a classic campfire dessert that is perfect for summer gatherings. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings. This article provides three delicious recipes for banana boats, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is a classic banana boat with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and peanut butter. The second recipe is a fun twist on the classic, with Nutella, strawberries, and whipped cream. The third recipe is a healthier option, with Greek yogurt, granola, and honey. Whether you are looking for a classic campfire treat or something new and exciting, these banana boat recipes are sure to please.**

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA BOATS



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These are great for a camp fire during a trip to the outdoors. If you don't have a fire, use the oven or barbeque. Serve with hot chocolate.

Provided by KELS909

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 7m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 bananas
¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Slit each banana lengthwise through the peel, making sure not to cut all the way through to the other side. Stuff the bananas with marshmallows and chocolate chips.
  • Wrap each banana in aluminum foil and cook over a fire, on the barbecue, or in a 300 degree oven for 5 minutes, or until chocolate is melted. Eat with a spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 8.1 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

BANANA BOATS



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This banana boat recipe, given to me years ago by a good friend, is a favorite with my family when we go camping. It's quick, fun to make and scrumptious! -Brenda Loveless, Garland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 medium unpeeled ripe bananas
4 teaspoons miniature chocolate chips
4 tablespoons miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Cut banana peel lengthwise about 1/2 in. deep, leaving 1/2 in. at both ends. Open peel wider to form a pocket. Fill each with 1 teaspoon chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon marshmallows. Crimp and shape four pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square) around bananas, forming boats., Grill, covered, over medium heat until marshmallows melt and are golden brown, 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CAMPFIRE BANANA BOATS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 bananas
1 bag caramel bits or caramels cut into bits
1 bag chocolate chips
1 bag mini marshmallows
1 package original graham crackers, crushed into crumbs

Steps:

  • Split the bananas lengthwise, but don't cut all the way through. The goal is to create a boat to hold the ingredients. Load the bananas 1/4 cup each of the caramel bits, chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. Crumble 1 whole graham cracker onto each loaded banana. Wrap individually in 8-by-10-inch squares of foil, and then place near the campfire to melt the candies. Open up and eat with a spoon.

CAMPFIRE S'MORES BANANA BOATS



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Gather 'round the campfire for these banana boat s'mores. Just fill a sliced banana (peel and all) with marshmallows, chocolate chips and Golden Grahams Cereal, wrap in tin foil and bake over the fire.

Provided by By Jessica Walker

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 bananas
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup crushed Golden Grahams™ cereal

Steps:

  • Cut 4 (12-inch) sheets of foil.
  • Make deep lengthwise cut along inside curve of each banana, being careful not to cut all the way through. Open slit to form pocket.
  • Fill each banana with 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons marshmallows and 2 tablespoons cereal.
  • Wrap each banana in foil, making sure that foil opening is on top. Using tongs, set wrapped bananas in coals of campfire; cook 8 to 10 minutes. Carefully remove from fire; peel back foil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 31 g, TransFat 0 g

BAKED BANANA BOATS



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Kids can make their own baked banana boats with custom toppings. We use different berries and honey or peanut butter instead of chocolate chips. These baked bananas are also good topped with crushed graham crackers or granola-whatever your family likes. -Rebekah Viers, Taylors, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium bananas, unpeeled
1/2 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup granola without raisins
1/4 cup chopped pecans
4 teaspoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Cut each banana lengthwise about 1/2 in. deep, leaving 1/2 in. uncut at both ends. Place each banana on a 12-in. square of foil; crimp and shape foil around bananas so they sit flat. Gently pull each banana peel open, forming a pocket. Fill pockets with pineapple, granola, pecans and chocolate chips., Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until chips are softened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FIRE PIT BANANA BOATS



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Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Number Of Ingredients 4

5-6 banana's (however ripe you prefer them... I don't like any brown on mine)
About 3/4 cup chocolate chips (you can use peanut butter chocolate chips, white, or semi-sweet. You could also try breaking up pieces of your favorite candy bar. I bet a Reese's would be good!)
About 1 cup mini Marshmallows (you can cut up big ones too)
Aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Cut your aluminum foil into pieces that are about 8"x12" or 12"x12".
  • Unpeel the banana, and cut a slice down the middle.
  • You don't want to cut all the way through, but you just want a gap so you can put marshmallows and chocolate chips in it.
  • Place the peeled and cut banana on the foil to decorate.
  • Place desired amount of chocolate chips and marshmallows in the gap.
  • I try to get as much as I can in there so It's full, gooey and delicious!
  • Fold the foil over the banana so nothing will leak out of the foil, and so you can keep all the good stuff in it.
  • Place over coals.
  • It will usually take about 5 minutes to cook depending on how hot the coals/fire is.
  • You can also cook them in the oven or over the grill if your campfire rains out.
  • Medium heat on the grill for 5 or so minutes, checking every so often until desired the marshmallows and chocolate chips are at desired melting point
  • Broil on high for 7-10 minutes in the oven, or until desired melting point.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 5 serving

AIR FRYER S'MORES BANANA BOATS



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When visiting my grandparents' lake house as a kid, they'd set up a tent and let us cousins pretend like we were camping. Grandma would always make these in the oven and bring them out to us so that we'd feel like we were really camping. Roasting the banana changes the the texture to almost a pudding-like consistency. Here is my adapted version using an air fryer.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 11m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 bananas
2 squares graham crackers, broken into small pieces
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Slice the bananas lengthwise, making sure not to cut through the bottom peel. Slightly open the bananas to form a pocket.
  • Divide graham crackers, chocolate chips, and marshmallows between the 2 pockets. Set banana boats in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry until boats have blackened and marshmallow are toasted, about 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 49.4 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

GRILLED BANANA BOATS



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 medium bananas
1 cup assorted chopped chocolate candies

Steps:

  • Use a paring knife cut a canoe-shaped opening in the top of the curved side of the banana. Peel back the peel and slice the banana down the center lengthwise, being carefully not to cut through to the other side. Open up the banana, making a pocket for the candy. Scoop a small amount of the banana out. Sprinkle each banana with 1/4 cup chopped candy. Wrap the banana in foil and grill, covered, until the candies are melted and the bananas are soft, 15 minutes.

HOT QUICK BANANA BOATS



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These delicious, warm bananas are great on camp-outs or in the backyard. You can eat them right out of the foil bowl. Cleanup is easy, too. Another recipe found in TOH magazine that looks like a delicious change from the standard smores.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large bananas (unpeeled)
8 teaspoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
8 teaspoons trail mix
1/4 cup miniature marshmallow

Steps:

  • Place each banana on a 12-in. square of foil; crimp and shape foil around bananas so they sit flat.
  • Cut each banana lengthwise about 1/2 inches deep, leaving 1/2 inches uncut at both ends. Gently pull each banana peel open, forming a pocket. Fill pockets with chocolate chips, trail mix and marshmallows.
  • Grill bananas, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until marshmallows are melted and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.8, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 18.7, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 22.2, Protein 2.7

HOT QUICK BANANA BOATS



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These delicious, warm bananas are great on camp-outs or in the backyard. You can eat them right out of the foil bowl. Cleanup is easy, too. -Sheila Parker, Reno, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large unpeeled bananas
8 teaspoons semisweet chocolate chips
8 teaspoons trail mix
1/4 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place each banana on a 12-in. square of foil; crimp and shape foil around bananas so they sit flat. Do not close over top., Cut each banana lengthwise about 1/2 in. deep, leaving 1/2 in. uncut at both ends. Gently pull each banana peel open, forming a pocket. Fill pockets with chocolate chips, trail mix and marshmallows., Grill bananas, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until marshmallows are melted and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana boats will be.
  • Use a variety of toppings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings, such as chocolate chips, nuts, marshmallows, and fruit.
  • Don't overcook the bananas: Banana boats should be cooked until the bananas are soft and heated through, but not mushy.
  • Serve banana boats immediately: Banana boats are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, so serve them as soon as they're done cooking.

Conclusion:

Banana boats are a delicious and easy dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a summer cookout or a cozy night in. With so many different topping options, there's sure to be a banana boat recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give banana boats a try!

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