Grilled Banana Boats

Submitted by Kenyon

"Warm bananas, gooey marshmallows, melted chocolate and coconut - all grilled to perfection! What could be better? Try this dessert after any meal. It's a definite crowd pleaser for adults and kids."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 bananas, unpeeled
• 4 tablespoons mini marshmallows
• 4 teaspoons mini chocolate chips
• 4 teaspoons coconut

directions

1. Cut 4 12-inch sheets of heavy duty foil. Set aside.
2. Heat your grill. if using one of Kenyon's many grill options you'll want a medium heat (4 bars).
3. With a sharp knife, make a deep lengthwise cut along the inside curve of each banana, being careful not to cut all the way through.
4. Open slit to form pocket.
5. Crimp and shape 1 sheet of foil around each banana, forming boats. Once foil is shaped, set aside again.
6. Holding each banana with the pocket slits facing up, fill each with 1 tablespoon marshmallows, 1 teaspoon coconut and 1 teaspoon chocolate chips.
7. Return each banana to its foil boat and seal the top of the foil, leaving 2 to 3 inches of headspace.
8. Place bananas on the grill and cover for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until the marshmallows soften.
9. If you would like, add extra toppings like nuts or whipped cream, after you have removed the bananas from the grill.
10. serve warm and enjoy!