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Campfire Banana Boats: Easy Camping Dessert

Pack bananas with chocolate and marshmallows, wrap in foil, and set on the coals. A warm, zero-cleanup treat to wrap up dinner around the fire.

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Added November 6, 2026
Source: princesspinkygirl.com
Campfire Banana Boats: Easy Camping Dessert
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •2 pieces Bananas
  • •6 tablespoons Mini marshmallows
  • •4 tablespoons Milk chocolate chips
  • •4 tablespoons Honey graham cereal
  • •6 tablespoons Chopped fresh strawberries
  • •6 tablespoons Mini Reese’s cups

Equipment

  • • Grill or campfire
  • • Aluminum foil
  • • Sharp knife
  • • Measuring spoons
  • • Tongs or oven mitts

Instructions

  1. 1Cut each banana down the middle (along the concave side), from top to bottom, being careful not to pierce through the bottom layer of the skin.
  2. 2Pull the peel and banana slightly apart for each banana to create space for toppings.
  3. 3Stuff the banana with desired toppings such as cookie pieces, chocolate chips, strawberries, or Reese’s cups.
  4. 4Wrap each filled banana in foil and set aside.
  5. 5Place the wrapped bananas on a grill or campfire and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. 6Remove packets, allow to cool for 3-5 minutes, then carefully unwrap and enjoy.

Camp tips

  • • Use tongs or oven mitts as the foil gets hot and can trap steam.
  • • Don't overstuff the banana to ensure it wraps easily.
  • • Using ripe bananas with dark spots will yield a sweeter treat.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
453

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