Grilled Banana Boats with Chocolate

Name: Grilled Banana Boats with Chocolate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ripe but firm bananas, unpeeled; 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup mini marshmallows; 1/4 cup peanut butter chips (optional); 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 cups vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Whole bananas split and filled with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows, then grilled in their skins until gooey and caramelized. A campfire-inspired dessert that takes just minutes.

20 minEasyServes 4290 cal/serving

AmericanDessertGrillVegetarianLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

4 ripe but firm bananas, unpeeled
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
1/4 cup peanut butter chips (optional)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 cups vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Instructions

1

Preheat grill to medium heat (about 350°F). Tear off sheets of aluminum foil large enough to wrap each banana.
2

Without peeling 4 unpeeled ripe but firm bananas, cut a lengthwise slit through the peel and into the flesh, stopping about 1/2 inch from each end. Do not cut all the way through.
3

Gently open each slit with your fingers to create a pocket. Sprinkle 2 tbsp brown sugar and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon inside each pocket.
4

Fill each banana pocket with 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup mini marshmallows, and 1/4 cup peanut butter chips (optional) if using, packing them in generously.
5

Wrap each filled banana tightly in aluminum foil, sealing the ends well to trap steam.
6

Place the foil-wrapped bananas on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the banana is soft and the fillings are melted. You can also set them on indirect heat for 12-15 minutes for a more gradual melt.
7

Remove from grill carefully - they will be very hot. Open the foil packets and serve the bananas directly in their skins with a scoop of 2 cups vanilla ice cream (for serving).

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Grilled Banana Boats with Chocolate?

As written, 20 minutes: 10 of prep and 10 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 6, 15 minutes.

What temperature do I cook Grilled Banana Boats with Chocolate at?

For Grilled Banana Boats with Chocolate, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1.

What can I use instead of brown sugar in Grilled Banana Boats with Chocolate?

The entry for Grilled Banana Boats with Chocolate calls for 2 tbsp brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

Can I make Grilled Banana Boats with Chocolate dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Grilled Banana Boats with Chocolate is 2 cups vanilla ice cream (for serving). Swap the vanilla ice cream (for serving) for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Grilled Banana Boats with Chocolate vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 cups vanilla ice cream (for serving). For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Grilled Banana Boats with Chocolate?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 290 calories, with 3 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 40 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Grilled Banana Boats with Chocolate?

It is not a good candidate. Keep Grilled Banana Boats with Chocolate covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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