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Banana Boats

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com

Try this cheap and tasty dessert on your next camping trip.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
  • Bananas
  • Chocolate chips
  • Mini marshmallows
Preparation:

1. Slice one side of an unpeeled banana end to end.

2. Fill the slit with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.

3. Close the peel back over the banana, and wrap the whole thing in foil.

4. Place on the embers of your campfire, and cook for 5 minutes or until the chocolate chips and marshmallows have melted.

5. Allow the banana boat to cool; then open and eat with a fork. Yummy and easy!

Variation:This dessert can also be made at home in the oven.

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