Campfire Banana Splits
Campfire Banana Splits are an easy and delicious camping dessert made by filling bananas with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and sweet toppings before wrapping them in foil and cooking over a campfire. The heat softens the banana while melting the chocolate into a rich, creamy filling. Finished with ice cream, whipped cream, nuts, or caramel sauce, this dessert is perfect for camping trips, backyard bonfires, picnics, and outdoor gatherings. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, it's a fun treat that both kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup crushed graham crackers
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preheat your campfire until you have hot glowing coals.
- Leave the banana peel on and slice each banana lengthwise without cutting completely through.
- Gently open the banana and fill it with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.
- Sprinkle crushed graham crackers and chopped nuts over the filling.
- Wrap each banana securely in heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Place the foil packets on hot campfire coals or a grill grate.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes until the banana softens and the chocolate melts.
- Carefully remove the foil packets using tongs.
- Open the foil cautiously to avoid hot steam.
- Top with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, and a cherry if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas for the best texture.
- Heavy-duty foil prevents tearing during cooking.
- Dark chocolate chips provide a richer flavor.
- Add peanut butter chips for extra creaminess.
- Ice cream is optional but highly recommended.
- Cook over hot coals instead of direct flames.
- Let the packets cool slightly before opening.
- Customize with your favorite candy or cookie pieces.