Samoan Grilled Banana Boat
A delightful and simple dessert or snack, this dish features ripe bananas grilled in their skins with sweet fillings, creating a warm, gooey, and flavorful treat.
🧂 Ingredients
- 4 large Ripe bananas
- 100 g Caramel pieces(or chocolate chips)
- 50 g Shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Leave the bananas in their peels. Slice each banana lengthwise down the middle, but do not cut all the way through to the bottom.
💡 Tip: This creates a pocket for the fillings. - 2
Gently pry open the pocket in each banana and fill with caramel pieces (or chocolate chips), shredded coconut, and brown sugar.
💡 Tip: Be generous with the fillings! - 3
Wrap each filled banana individually in aluminum foil.
- 4
Grill the foil-wrapped bananas over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until the fillings are melted and the banana is soft and heated through.
💡 Tip: Alternatively, these can be cooked over a campfire by placing them on a grate or nestled in embers. - 5
Carefully unwrap the bananas (they will be hot) and serve immediately, eating them with a spoon directly from the peel.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use ripe but firm bananas for the best texture.
- ✓Experiment with different fillings like chocolate chips, marshmallows, or a drizzle of honey.
- ✓Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent treat.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon for warmth.
- Incorporate a few mini marshmallows along with the chocolate chips.
- For a savory twist, try a small amount of salted butter and a pinch of sea salt.