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Banana Boats!

By Julie Follansbee September 10, 2015
Recently we traveled to Guatemala and made these sweet treats with the kids from the Agua Viva Children's Home.

Here's how to make them:
  • Take a banana and peel a strip down the center without removing or just slice down the middle with out going all the way through. 
  • Method I: peel back the banana strip. Method 2: Gently squeeze the ENDS together and the banana will bow to make a bowl. (I like Method 2!)
  • Lay it on a piece of foil and top with chocolate chips and marshmallows.
  • Close the banana peel and securely wrap in the foil, leaving the stem end exposed (makes a great handle). 
  • Cook directly in a blazing fire for about 10 minutes. Remove from the fire and enjoy

Variations:

Cook on the grill. Heat grill to medium high and cook about 5 minutes or until chocolate and marshmallows melt.

Bake in the oven. set at 400*. Wrap in foil and bake for 7-10 minutes. Carefully open foil and return to oven to brown the marshmallows.

Toppings: The sky's the limit here but here are some suggestions:

Peanut butter and honey (Elvis fans will like this!), Nuts-walnuts, peanuts, pecans, Crushed Orios, Teddy grahams or graham crackers, Peanut butter and jelly, Pretzels, Left over Halloween or Easter candy, Granola, Whipped cream, ice cream, and Fresh fruit-a la banana split.


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