Banana Boats

Banana Boats


Ingredients, per person:
one ripe banana
three marshmallows (or several miniature marshmallows)
squares of chocolate (or chocolate chips)



Cooking utensils:
aluminum foil
tongs
knife


Eating Utensils:
spoons


Preparation:
1. Slit each banana lengthwise through the peel, making sure not to cut all the way through to the other side. Open it up to fit the ingredients.

2.Break the chocolate bar into squares to fit easily in the slot in the banana.
3. Insert the chocolate squares or chocolate chips in the slot in the banana.
4. Cut each marshmallow in half down the middle to make them easier to fit in the slot of the banana.
5. Insert the marshmallow halves or miniature marshmallows in the slot of the banana on top of the chocolate.
6. Wrap each banana in foil ensuring that it is completely covered in at least two layers of foil.
7. Place the banana the banana in the coals of the campfire for about 1 minute or until the choclate and marshmallows have melted.
***it may take a few tries to figure out how long to leave them in depending on the state of the coals
8. Remove the bananas, unwrap and scoop the soft banana, covered in gooey chocloate and marshmallow with your spoon.

You can also cook these on the barbecue, or in a 300 degree oven for 5 minutes.