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Grilled Banana Boats

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Feb 5, 2010
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Have s’more fun making dessert outdoors with this fresh and fruity idea.

Grilled Banana Boats

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 4
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Ingredients

  • 6 ripe firm large bananas, unpeeled
  • 6 tablespoons chocolate chips
  • 6 tablespoons miniature marshmallows
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cut 6 (12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Heat gas or charcoal grill, or heat oven to 350°F.
  • Step 
    2
    With sharp knife, make deep lengthwise cut along inside curve of each banana, being careful not to cut all the way through. Open slit to form pocket. Crimp and shape 1 sheet of foil around each banana, forming boats.
  • Step 
    3
    Holding each banana in hand, fill pocket with 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons marshmallows and about 1/2 heaping teaspoon chopped pecans.
  • Step 
    4
    Return each banana to its foil boat. Seal top of foil, leaving 2 to 3 inches headspace. Place on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until marshmallows soften. Or bake 15 to 20 minutes in oven until marshmallows soften. (Can also place in campfire coals to cook.)

Nutrition

220 Calories
5g Total Fat
2g Protein
41g Total Carbohydrate
24g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Banana Boat
Calories
220
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5g
8%
Saturated Fat
2g
11%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
5mg
0%
Potassium
530mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
41g
14%
Dietary Fiber
4g
18%
Sugars
24g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 2 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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