Grilled Banana Boats

Name: Grilled Banana Boats
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 larges ripe firm large bananas, unpeeled; 6 Tbsps chocolate chips; 6 Tbsps miniature marshmallows; 2 Tbsps chopped pecans

Grilled Banana Boats is a gluten free, dairy free, and fodmap friendly side dish. One portion of this dish contains approximately 3g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 250 calories. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up bananas, chocolate chips, pecans, and a few other things to make it today. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Cut 6 (12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil.

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Aluminum Foil

Heat gas or charcoal grill, or heat oven to 350°F.

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Grill

Oven

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.

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Banana

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Knife

Aluminum Foil

Holding each banana in hand, fill pocket with 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons marshmallows and about 1/2 heaping teaspoon chopped pecans.

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Chocolate Chips

Pecan Pieces

Marshmallows

Banana

Return each banana to its foil boat. Seal top of foil, leaving 2 to 3 inches headspace.

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Banana

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Aluminum Foil

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.)

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Marshmallows

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Oven

Grill