Choco-Banana Campfire Grill Packs (Print View)

Bananas stuffed with chocolate, marshmallows, nuts, and grilled into a gooey, melty campfire dessert.

# Components:

→ Produce

01 - 4 ripe bananas

→ Sweets

02 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
03 - 1/2 cup mini marshmallows

→ Nuts

04 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

→ Dairy

05 - 4 teaspoons unsalted butter

→ Grains

06 - 4 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs (optional)

# Method:

01 - Prepare a campfire or preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
02 - Slice each banana lengthwise, making a deep cut to create a pocket but not severing it completely.
03 - Gently open the slit in each banana and generously fill with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and chopped nuts if using.
04 - Top each stuffed banana with 1 teaspoon of unsalted butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of graham cracker crumbs, if desired.
05 - Carefully wrap each filled banana tightly in a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, ensuring a secure packet.
06 - Place the foil packets directly onto the hot grill grates or campfire coals. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning them once, until the chocolate and marshmallows are fully melted and the bananas are tender.
07 - Using tongs, carefully remove the foil packs from the heat. Open with caution as the contents will be extremely hot, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No special equipment needed beyond aluminum foil
  • Ready in just 20 minutes from prep to eating
  • Perfect for camping but works just as well on a backyard grill
  • Customizable with different mix ins for everyone in your group
02 -
  • These packs can be prepared ahead of time and kept chilled until ready to grill
  • Each packet provides about 255 calories making them a reasonable dessert option
  • The foil packets keep everything contained for virtually no cleanup
  • The banana peels turn black during cooking but this is completely normal and expected. I remember the first time I made these, my youngest was convinced we had burned them beyond redemption until that first magical bite proved otherwise. Now he specifically requests the ones with the blackest peels, claiming they taste the sweetest.
03 -
  • For extra flavor, try grilling the bananas in their peels for 2 minutes before slicing and adding fillings. This caramelizes the natural sugars for an even more decadent result.
  • When selecting bananas, choose ones with a few brown spots for sweetness but still firm enough to hold their shape. The perfect banana should be yellow with light speckling.
  • For the ultimate presentation at home, carefully open the foil packets onto plates and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream that melts into all the warm, gooey goodness below.

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