Campfire Banana Boat Recipe
Bananas, chocolate, and marshmallows come together in this fun, melty, and delicious campfire banana boat recipe! Wrap them in aluminum foil, toss them onto hot coals, and enjoy the easiest camping dessert ever!
These easy campfire banana boats are a classic camping staple in our family. The kids love to make them on all of our trips!
We’ve started to book camping for the summer, which has us thinking about all of the yummy camping food that we love! There’s just something magical about campfire cooking, and these banana boats are one of those treats that make any summer night even better.
They’re easy to prep, fun for kids, and totally customizable with your favorite toppings. Plus, these banana boats are one of those camping treats that was passed down from when we went camping as kids with my parents—nothing beats the thrill of watching gooey chocolate and mini marshmallows bubble to perfection!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe is a game-changer for any campfire cooking adventure! It’s incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and almost no prep time.
Since everyone can customize their own banana boat dessert, it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser. And the combination of melty chocolate, gooey marshmallow, and warm bananas creates the perfect fun dessert to enjoy by the fire pit.
Not only that, the foil packet method means zero mess—just unwrap and dig in!
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Our Camp Cooking Essentials
- A pie iron camp cooker makes cooking over the open fire super easy. Check out these 20+ Pie Iron Recipe Ideas for tons of camp cooker inspiration! Or visit my how to use a pie iron post for tips.
- Foil pie plates make tinfoil packet meals even easier with the sturdy base that they provide.
- These grilling bags that we recently found are amazing! Simply add all of your ingredients to the bag at home, then throw it on the campfire or grill when camping in the great outdoors.
- We love these BBQ cooking gloves because they make handling campfire food a whole lot safer!
How to Make Campfire Banana Boats
Ingredients
- Bananas – You want them ripe, but not too mushy—a few brown spots provides a little extra sweetness.
- Milk chocolate bars – Milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate, or even peanut butter cups will work.
- Marshmallows – Mini marshmallows melt evenly, but the big ones give you that extra gooey marshmallow stretch.
Instructions
1. Slice your banana lengthwise to create a ‘boat’ shape, leaving the peel on.
2. Stuff with marshmallows. We love to use large ones, but mini marshmallows work great too!
3. Fill with chocolate chunks. Tip: Use pieces of your favorite chocolate bar! Oh my gosh…Reese’s Pieces would be amazing! Gotta try that!
4. Use a piece of foil to completely wrap the banana, making sure it’s sealed well.
5. Place your wrapped banana boats on a grill grate or into the hot coals for 10-15 minutes.
6. Carefully open the foil (it’s hot!) and enjoy your campfire dessert.
Those ooey, gooey marshmallows take this campfire version of a banana split to the next level. Grab a spoon and dig in!
More Topping Ideas
- Butterscotch chips
- White chocolate chips
- Your favorite candy bar
- Graham crackers or other cookies, broken into pieces
- Golden Graham or Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
- Fresh fruit – strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries
- Nuts – pecans, almond slices, peanuts, hazelnuts, walnuts
- Coconut flakes
- Peanut butter or Nutella
- Top with chocolate or caramel sauce and a scoop of ice cream
Tips and Tricks
- For extra crunch, add granola or nuts.
- For a s’mores twist, add a layer of crushed graham crackers before wrapping.
- Use parchment paper inside the foil for less sticking.
- Let them rest for a minute before digging in to avoid burning your tongue on hot banana.
- Rotate your banana boats halfway through cooking to ensure even melting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make banana boats without a campfire?
Yes! Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or pop them in the air fryer at 375°F for about 5-7 minutes.
Can I prepare banana boats ahead of time?
Absolutely! Before heading out on your next camping trip, wrap them in tin foil, keep them in the cooler, and they’re ready to go!
How do you know when banana boats are done?
You’ll know they’re ready when the chocolate is melted, the marshmallows are gooey, and the banana is soft and warmed through.
What’s the best way to eat a banana boat?
Grab a spoon and dig straight in! If you want, scoop it a waffle cone or add a scoop of ice cream for a fun twist.
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Banana Boats
Ingredients
- Ripe bananas
- Milk chocolate bars
- Large marshmallows
Instructions
- Slice your banana lengthwise to create a ‘boat’ shape, leaving the peel on.
- Stuff with marshmallows.
- Fill with chocolate chunks.
- Use a piece of foil to completely wrap the banana, making sure it’s sealed well.
- Place your wrapped banana boats on a grill grate or into the hot coals for 10-15 minutes.
- Carefully open the foil and enjoy your campfire dessert.