Banana Boat Recipes

Steps:

• Peel banana and place it on a plate. Slice banana in half, lengthwise.
• Spray whipped cream on the cut surface of both banana halves. Then fold banana halves together until the two strips of whipped cream touch. Be careful to not squeeze too firmly (or the whipped cream will ooze out too far).
• Add a maraschino (or two) on top.
• For dessert, you can sweeten it up a bit by drizzling a thin line of caramel or chocolate syrup over the whipped cream, or sprinkling chopped walnuts, baking sprinkles, shredded coconut, or other kid-friendly treats on top.

Steps:

• Cut banana peel lengthwise about 1/2 in. deep, leaving 1/2 in. at both ends. Open peel wider to form a pocket. Fill each with 1 teaspoon chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon marshmallows. Crimp and shape four pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square) around bananas, forming boats., Grill, covered, over medium heat until marshmallows melt and are golden brown, 5-10 minutes.

Steps:

• Slit each banana lengthwise through the peel, making sure not to cut all the way through to the other side. Stuff the bananas with marshmallows and chocolate chips.
• Wrap each banana in aluminum foil and cook over a fire, on the barbecue, or in a 300 degree oven for 5 minutes, or until chocolate is melted. Eat with a spoon.

Steps:

• Puree 1 small sliced banana in a blender with 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup vanilla almond milk, 2 tablespoons sweetened cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds. Add 1 cup ice and blend until smooth.

Steps:

• Slit each banana lengthwise but not all the way through.
• Leave the skin on (do not peel).
• Put 1-2 tsp each of the marshmallows and chocolate chips in slit.
• Sprinkle lightly with brown sugar.
• Wrap tightly in foil, being sure to seal ends.
• Place on grill over campfire or coals, seam side up.
• Takes about 7 minutes to cook.

Steps:

• Split the bananas lengthwise, but don't cut all the way through. The goal is to create a boat to hold the ingredients. Load the bananas 1/4 cup each of the caramel bits, chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. Crumble 1 whole graham cracker onto each loaded banana. Wrap individually in 8-by-10-inch squares of foil, and then place near the campfire to melt the candies. Open up and eat with a spoon.

Steps:

• Cut each banana lengthwise about 1/2 in. deep, leaving 1/2 in. uncut at both ends. Place each banana on a 12-in. square of foil; crimp and shape foil around bananas so they sit flat. Gently pull each banana peel open, forming a pocket. Fill pockets with pineapple, granola, pecans and chocolate chips., Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until chips are softened.