Banana Boats

This week the PAA 9 class made banana boats.  This recipeis usually made on a barbeque or open fire but it was adapted to make in an oven.  Very tasty!!

Banana Boats

1 serving	4 servings
Large banana 2 tsp chocolate chips 2 tsp granola 1 tbsp miniature marshmallows	4 large unpeeled bananas 8 tsp chocolate chips 8 tsp granola ¼ cup miniature marshmallows

Place each banana on a 20 cm square of foil; crimp and shape foil around bananas so they sit flat.  Cut each banana lengthwise about 2 cm deep, leaving 2 cm uncut at both ends.  Gently pull each banana peel open, forming a pocket.  Fill pockets with chocolate chips, granola and marshmallows.

Oven – preheat oven to 325 F. Bake bananas in oven for 5-7 minutes or until marshmallows are melted and golden brown.

Barbeque – Place the banana boats on the grill and close the lid. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until marshmallows are melted and golden brown.

Campfire – Place grill over hot coals (NOT over a flame). Grill bananas for 5-7 minutes or until marshmallows are melted and golden brown.

Recipe published in The Waterfront Press, September 8, 2011 and adapted by JoAnne Gelowitz for use in the classroom.