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Campfire Banana Boats

Campfire banana boats are an easy dessert where ripe bananas bake in foil until chocolate and marshmallows melt inside a split peel. It’s a s’mores alternative with graham cracker crunch and optional peanut butter chips for a banana-split vibe over the campfire.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
cooling 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bananas
  • 4 ripe bananas (in peel) Choose ripe, peel-on bananas so they soften and form a pocket as they heat.
Chocolate and marshmallows
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
Crunch and mix-ins
  • 0.5 cup graham cracker pieces
  • 0.25 cup peanut butter chips (optional) Optional—swap in extra chocolate chips if you prefer no peanut butter.
Foil
  • 1 Aluminum foil Use enough to wrap each banana securely so fillings melt without leaking.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the bananas
  1. Cut each banana lengthwise through the peel, leaving the bottom peel intact. Open slightly to create a pocket.
  2. Fill each banana with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, graham cracker pieces, and peanut butter chips. Keep the pile inside the pocket so it melts in place.
Campfire cook
  1. Wrap each banana in aluminum foil. Make sure the seal holds so the chocolate doesn’t leak.
  2. Place the foil-wrapped bananas on campfire grate over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until chocolate and marshmallows melt. Watch for visibly softened banana and pooled melted chocolate inside the pocket.
Cool and serve
  1. Let the bananas cool for 2 minutes. The peel should feel warm but not scalding.
  2. Unwrap and eat with a spoon directly from the peel. Scoop straight from the pocket while the chocolate is still glossy.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the bottom peel uncut so the pocket stays sealed; if the foil tears, wrap again before cooking. Store cooled leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days, reheating gently in foil for best melt texture (microwave briefly if needed). Freezing isn’t recommended because bananas turn watery after thawing. If you want a dairy-free option, use dairy-free chocolate chips and dairy-free marshmallows.