Hi friends! It’s Tara from Suburble again, and I’m bringing with me a fantastic, kid-friendly summer dessert recipe. It’s simple, chocolatey, and delicious. (I like all of those three adjectives – what about you?)
There is something about the ooey-gooey taste of S’mores that sings of summertime. The sticky fingers, the laughter around the campire, the sugar rush that brings moments of temporary insanity: who can deny their love for S’mores?!?
Well, you may be putting your S’more love aside once you discover these heavenly treats: Banana Boats.
Banana Boats are a fantastic recipe to break out with the kids. They can prepare their own “boats” easily. And because the ingredients are few and the “baking” is easy, this dessert can be made while camping or while barbecuing in the backyard.
Put a banana on a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil (or two sheets of regular-weight foil). Slice it down the center.
Jam-pack it full of marshmallows and chocolate chips. The kids can handle this “assembly” quite easily. (Also, consider butterscotch chips – VERY yummy).
Wrap the now-stuffed banana with tin foil and put it on the coals of a campfire or on the barbecue. If you’re at home, you can put it in the oven at 400 degrees.
Sit impatiently for about 15 minutes (if you’re using a campfire, check it more frequently, as you can’t regulate that temperature. Believe me, I’ve tried.)
Open your foil packet of goodness and be amazed at the sight of melted chocolate and marshmallow (all snug in their boat made of banana). Grab a spoon and dig in!
If eating from a foil packet is just too “campfire-chic” for you (and that’s okay, I understand), then you can plate it. But I have to warn you – once it loses its cozy and shiny home, the presentation gets a bit… iffy.
I swear – what it loses in gorgeousness is gained in deliciousness. And simplicity.
Try out a Banana Boat this summer. I guarantee – it will be a hit with the kids (and grown-ups) ’round the campfire.
Visit me at Suburble to see what kind of hinjinx we’re up to!
And check out these posts while you’re there:
Making Signs for the Playhouse
20 Beautiful DIY Hostess Gifts
Hope to see you there!
kibby says
July 26, 2013 at 11:10 pmluv
kibby says
July 26, 2013 at 11:09 pmI like putting squirty whip cream in a bowl and adding mini chips, chopped peanuts, dried cherries, etc., but this looks BETTER
Miriam says
July 24, 2013 at 1:20 amYum yum going to try this. Thanks for the idea….new follower from Pin it Tueday
Tara says
July 24, 2013 at 6:09 amLet me know what you think of them, Miriam! They’re a new favourite in our house!
Martha says
July 23, 2013 at 8:00 pmI was just reading about these in a Gooseberry Patch cookbook. Now I have the visual! What a fun recipe. I found you through the link party at Hope Studios and am glad I did.
Tara says
July 24, 2013 at 6:09 amMartha – Let me know if you try them – I assure you: they’re delicious!
Jules says
July 22, 2013 at 7:01 pmWe leave Friday to go camping for ten days – with 8 kids and 11 adults! These are on my list of things to do! Have a great week… Julia
Tara says
July 22, 2013 at 7:54 pmOh, fun! Have a great trip, Jules, and let me know how your banana boats turned out! (Guaranteed that they’re a hit!)
Margo says
July 22, 2013 at 4:21 pmLooks scrumptious, I’ll have to try at our next campfire!
Tara says
July 22, 2013 at 4:25 pmOh, please do! And come back and let me know what you think!
~ Tara
Sandra says
July 17, 2013 at 2:19 pmI remember making these when I was in Girl Scouts! What wonderful memories!
Have an awesome day!
Hugs,
Sandra
The Adored Home
Tara says
July 22, 2013 at 4:25 pmHow fun that you remember this from Girl Scouts! I hope that my girls have campfire memories like that!
~ Tara