Grilled Banana S'mores Boats

How to Make Grilled Banana S'mores Boats

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   Step 1: Preheat grill or build campfire and prep station

   Active 6 min · Passive 10 min

   If using a backyard gas or charcoal grill, preheat to medium (about 350–375°F / 175–190°C). If at a campfire, get a steady bed of coals or low flames. While the heat comes up (this takes ~10 minutes), set up a kid-friendly assembly station with bananas, chocolate chips, marshmallows, butter or coconut oil, foil sheets, and a spoon.

   For this step

   • 4 largeLarge ripe bananas
   • 1 cupSemisweet chocolate chips
   • 1 cupMini marshmallows
   • 2 tbspUnsalted butter (or coconut oil for vegan)
   • 4 sheetsAluminum foil (sheets)
   
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   Step 2: Slice bananas and fill

   Active 4 min

   Leave the peel on and use a paring knife to slit each banana lengthwise down the center without cutting all the way through; open each slightly to create a pocket. Spoon about 1/4 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup mini marshmallows into each banana pocket (if you prefer, dot with a little butter or coconut oil for extra melt). This assembly is simple and great for kids to help with.
   
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   Step 3: Wrap each banana in foil

   Active 3 min

   Place each filled banana on a sheet of aluminum foil and fold into a sealed parcel, leaving a little interior space (don’t compress the toppings). Seal tightly so juices and melted chocolate stay inside for easy transport and cleanup.
   
4. 4

   Step 4: Grill or campfire cook until gooey

   Active 2 min · Passive 8 min

   Place foil packets directly on the grill grates over medium heat or on a rack above coals. For a backyard grill: cook 8–10 minutes (flip once halfway) until chocolate and marshmallows are melted. For a campfire: place packets near coals or on a grill grate 3–5 inches above embers and cook about 8–12 minutes, checking after 8 minutes. Carefully remove and let rest briefly; then open foil and sprinkle with crushed graham crackers or nut-free sprinkles. (If using the gluten-free or vegan options mentioned below, finish the same way.)

   For this step

   • 1/2 cupGraham crackers, crushed (or gluten-free crumbs)
   • 2 tbspNut-free sprinkle mix (optional)
   
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   Step 5: Serve and offer variations

   Active 3 min

   Open each foil boat just before eating and serve warm—each person gets 1 banana boat. Variations: for a vegan version use vegan chocolate chips and vegan marshmallows and swap butter for coconut oil; for allergy-friendly options use certified nut-free sprinkles and gluten-free graham crumbs. These boats are portable, easy to pack for a picnic or campout, and perfect for late-summer evenings.
   

1. If using a backyard gas or charcoal grill, preheat to medium (about 350–375°F / 175–190°C). If at a campfire, get a steady bed of coals or low flames. While the heat comes up (this takes ~10 minutes), set up a kid-friendly assembly station with bananas, chocolate chips, marshmallows, butter or coconut oil, foil sheets, and a spoon.
2. Leave the peel on and use a paring knife to slit each banana lengthwise down the center without cutting all the way through; open each slightly to create a pocket. Spoon about 1/4 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup mini marshmallows into each banana pocket (if you prefer, dot with a little butter or coconut oil for extra melt). This assembly is simple and great for kids to help with.
3. Place each filled banana on a sheet of aluminum foil and fold into a sealed parcel, leaving a little interior space (don’t compress the toppings). Seal tightly so juices and melted chocolate stay inside for easy transport and cleanup.
4. Place foil packets directly on the grill grates over medium heat or on a rack above coals. For a backyard grill: cook 8–10 minutes (flip once halfway) until chocolate and marshmallows are melted. For a campfire: place packets near coals or on a grill grate 3–5 inches above embers and cook about 8–12 minutes, checking after 8 minutes. Carefully remove and let rest briefly; then open foil and sprinkle with crushed graham crackers or nut-free sprinkles. (If using the gluten-free or vegan options mentioned below, finish the same way.)
5. Open each foil boat just before eating and serve warm—each person gets 1 banana boat. Variations: for a vegan version use vegan chocolate chips and vegan marshmallows and swap butter for coconut oil; for allergy-friendly options use certified nut-free sprinkles and gluten-free graham crumbs. These boats are portable, easy to pack for a picnic or campout, and perfect for late-summer evenings.