Dave and I just got back from camping in the Willamette National Forest. It was great to finally have a day when we both had time to get out of town, sleep in a tent, and hike in our beautiful state. I love Oregon!

Something about campfires makes me unable to resist kid food like hot dogs and marshmallows. (Anyone else share my problem?) The summer camp I worked at last year introduced me to an amazing campfire dessert: banana boats. They’re full of chocolate and marshmallows, less messy than s’mores, and oh so delicious.

Campfire Banana Boats

Ingredients:

• Bananas
• Mini marshmallows
• Chocolate chips
• Peanut butter (optional)
• Other sweets you love and have on hand?

Directions:

1. Slice banana lengthwise, being careful to not cut through bottom peel.
2. Stuff banana with sweets. (My husband likes a slightly higher sweets:banana ratio! haha! Can you guess which one is his?)



3. Wrap up tightly in foil.
4. Place in campfire for ~10 minutes.



5. Remove from fire, unwrap foil, and eat straight out of the banana.

Yum!! I hope everyone gets a lot of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and delicious campfire treats this this summer!