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Campfire Banana Boats

Campfire banana boats are an easy dessert with bananas split open and filled with melted chocolate chips, marshmallows, and graham cracker pieces. Cook them in foil over medium campfire heat until the chocolate melts into a gooey pocket for a s'mores alternative.
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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: 590
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Campfire banana boats
  • 4 ripe bananas Keep in peel until splitting.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Reserve some for extra melty pockets if desired.
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows Use the mini size for faster melting.
  • 0.5 cup graham cracker pieces For crunch inside the melted chocolate.
  • 0.25 cup peanut butter chips Optional topping-filling swap.
  • 1 aluminum foil Use enough to fully wrap each banana.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the bananas
  1. Cut each banana lengthwise through the peel, leaving the bottom peel intact, then open slightly to create a pocket with the cut facing up.
  2. Fill each banana pocket with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, graham cracker pieces, and peanut butter chips (if using) so the mixture sits in the cavity.
Wrap and campfire cook
  1. Wrap each banana tightly in aluminum foil, making sure the top stays accessible for melting.
  2. Place the foil-wrapped bananas on the campfire grate over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, until the chocolate and marshmallows are visibly melted and bubbling.
Cool and serve
  1. Let the bananas cool for 2 minutes so the melted chocolate thickens slightly.
  2. Unwrap and eat with a spoon directly from the peel while warm.

Notes

For neater filling, keep the bananas upright while you pack in the chocolate chips and marshmallows, then press the foil seams tight so steam cooks the fruit. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 2 days; rewarm briefly to restore melt if desired. Freezing isn’t recommended because bananas soften and the texture gets watery. Dietary swap: use dairy-free chocolate chips and marshmallows for a dairy-free version.