After a recent chat with Christina from Christina’s Cucina we got talking about S’mores, a term I have seen crop up so many times on Twitter courtesy of all the American food bloggers I follow. I always wondered where the word originated from and whether it was a take on the Danish word for butter “smør”. Well it turns out I was totally wrong and the term stems from the words “some more” Christina informed me! The original S’more is a camp fire snack (popular in America and Canada) and consists of 2 Graham crackers sandwiched together with toasted marshmallow and chocolate – there are many reincarnations of a S’more however! Being a huge fan of bananas I decided one night to “s’moreify” a couple after a BBQ. Well I say a couple, I did one and after my daughter saw it she had to have one too and loved it. A week later we had them again when I didn’t have anything planned for dessert and this time I just stuck them under the grill. This really is one of the easiest yet most delicious puddings you can make in under 10 minutes.
Banana S’mores remind me of little Viking Ships!
I think Banana S’mores are the ideal dessert for when you’re camping or caravaning and perfect for BBQ’s or cooking over a bonfire. Once you have removed the slither of banana skin then your kids can have fun decorating the banana with the chocolate and marshmallows (like my daughter did above but remind them the banana is hot)! Then you just let the heat from the banana turn the chocolate and marshmallows into molten gorgeousness! My daughter enjoyed a bit of extra indulgence by having chocolate ice cream with hers but I find it lush enough on its own.
- 1 Banana
- 1 handful dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 handful mini marshmallows (vegan ones if needed)
- Grill, BBQ or microwave your banana until black on all sides.
- Once ready put on a plate and make an incision with a sharp knife near to the stalk.
- Peel back and remove one section of banana skin.
- Put a row of marshmallows down the side and scatter the chocolate pieces over the top.
- Allow to melt and serve.
- For extra indulgence you could serve with ice cream but not necessary or for a more authentic experience eat with Graham Crackers or Digestive biscuits!
I do hope you try this really simple pudding and do tell me your quick pudding ideas in the comments below. If you can’t think of any then you might like the following recipes:
Instant Orange Cheesecakes from Fab Food 4 All
Instant Skinny Hazelnut Latte Ice Cream from Taming Twins
Blackberry Cheesecake in a Glass from Cook Sister
No Churn Dairy Free Vegan Raspberry Ice Cream from Maison Cupcake
Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake from Elizabeth’s Kitchen
I’m entering my Banana S’mores into a few blog events:
Credit Crunch Munch which I run with Fuss Free Flavours & hosted by Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary this month.
No Waste Food Challenge (uses up bananas) run by Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary & hosted by I’d Much Rather Bake Than
Tasty Tuesdays run by Honest Mum
Recipe of the Week run by A Mummy Too
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Joan Topp
28/06/2015 at 12:09 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
S’mores were a staple at Guide Camp when I was growing up. What you are describing is similar to our Banana Boats. We put the marshmallow and chocolate in a split banana and wrapped in foil and let cook over cooler coals while we ate our dinner.
Camilla
28/06/2015 at 12:20 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes Banana Boats would have been a good name – I never made it into the guides I was a lousy Brownie who didn’t get a single badge!
Maya Russell
05/05/2015 at 6:23 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
A great variation to the BBq banana. Looks delish!
Kirsty Fox
14/04/2015 at 10:06 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I always hear about S’mores but have never actually tried one but will give it a go.
Camilla
15/04/2015 at 9:43 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh you must:-)
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
21/03/2015 at 4:25 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh my gosh these look AMAZING! Can’t beat BBQ’d bananas, especially with plenty of chocolate and gooey marshmallows!
Camilla
21/03/2015 at 5:44 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Becca, I had to wean my daughter off these as they became an addiction LOL:-)
Paul Wilson
11/12/2014 at 12:05 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
You wouldn’t think it would work, but it just does.
Amanda Beamish
17/11/2014 at 9:24 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I know what the kids are getting for pud tonight 🙂 so easy!
Camilla
17/11/2014 at 4:44 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Fab, my daughter loves this and went through a faze of making them almost nightly!
Farhana
01/11/2014 at 2:01 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I like the marshmallow idea but this looks like perfect halloween food!!!
Camilla
01/11/2014 at 10:18 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh yes, why didn’t I think of that!?
Carolin
25/10/2014 at 8:18 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
My dad does them on the BBQ with Kinder chocolate bars, love the marshmallow idea 🙂
kayleigh white
24/10/2014 at 5:45 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Erm, I don’t know if its the brown skins putting me off these?!
Natalie White
20/10/2014 at 9:35 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh wow, these look amazing! My Dad used to BBQ bananas with dark chocolate, but the marshmellow looks fab!
Camilla
24/10/2014 at 11:45 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you:-)
Anne Dalzell
18/10/2014 at 9:28 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
oh man, this is a beauty and looks so yummy.
Camilla
18/10/2014 at 11:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, daughter went through a craze making these:-)
Maddy
22/09/2014 at 7:28 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great for using up those over-ripe bananas!
Amanda Milton
18/09/2014 at 1:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This sounds delicious,I must try this
Ann Robinson
11/09/2014 at 7:40 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Bananas, Chocolate and Marshmallows, food heaven for me and easy and quick to make too
Camilla
11/09/2014 at 10:05 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks you, it’s a winner of a pud:-)
Irene Wright
08/09/2014 at 1:12 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
But it’s so easy this recipe. Will have to try it. We always have bananas in the house so getting the marshmallow & chocolate will be easy.
Camilla
08/09/2014 at 1:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It is a doddle but so yummy:-)
welshpolarbear
07/09/2014 at 9:24 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh wow, these just look amazing!! Have tweeted to make sure everyone hears about them!!
Camilla
08/09/2014 at 1:32 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, I’ve had to wean my daughter off them as they’re so easy to make she got a bit addicted!
Ursula Hunt
06/09/2014 at 12:18 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These have become my grandchildrens favourites
Camilla
06/09/2014 at 12:28 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great, that’s like my daughter then!
Elizabeth
05/09/2014 at 5:56 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Hhrrm… I dunno – I reckon it needs a bit of peanut butter and then it would be perfect… you’d want s’more! 😀 I grew up on Canadian S’mores and they always had peanut butter (that’s what you stuck the marshmallows and chocolate chips to before sandwiching it all together). 🙂
Camilla
05/09/2014 at 11:27 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I could go with the S’more you mention but the thought of peanut butter and banana kinda turns my tummy!
Sophie at Franglaise Cooking
03/09/2014 at 9:46 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Wow, this takes me back to guide camp as a teen when we used to put Dairy Milk chunks into the banana to cook on the camp fire, cue melted chocolate banana gooey goodness! I must give your version a try as it looks amazing.
#TastyTuesdays
Camilla
05/09/2014 at 1:46 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It seems everyone has been putting chocolate in bananas and cooking them all these years! My mum just used to fry them (or grill) and serve them with hot butter, brown sugar and rum ooh and some ice cream:-)
Rachel Walker
02/09/2014 at 2:53 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
wowzers, these look absolutely illegal, but utterly divine! wish I’d read this recipe before going camping at the weekend. next time!
Camilla
05/09/2014 at 1:50 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Why wait to go camping, just whack em under the grill:-)
Honest Mum
01/09/2014 at 10:04 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Wow those look epic and with all that banana, it’s practically a healthy dessert right?! Ha! Gorgeous! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays. Hope to see you tomorrow!
Fiver Feeds
29/08/2014 at 2:57 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I saw the picture and had to open to see what is that! I never imagined banana can be cooked and still be delicious. Since your recipes are lovely, I will probably try this one also 🙂
Camilla
29/08/2014 at 5:30 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Aaw, thank you so much. I’m thinking of taking my daughter to Banana S’mores Anonymous as she is properly addicted to them LOL:_)
Stacey Guilliatt
23/08/2014 at 9:29 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh my word! *drool* #recipeoftheweek
Camilla
23/08/2014 at 9:55 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you:-)
Ursula Hunt
22/08/2014 at 9:28 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
usually do choc bananas on the bbq so am going to try this one next time
Camilla
22/08/2014 at 4:13 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Fab:-)
Janice
21/08/2014 at 8:55 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
A children’s favourite, too sweet for me though!
Camilla
22/08/2014 at 12:08 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes, my daughter is addicted lol!
Jeanne Horak-Druiff
21/08/2014 at 12:25 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I have to confess – I have disliked bananas my whole life :o) But I am fully in favour of desserts that can be whipped up in a few minutes! Thanks for linking to me 🙂
Camilla
22/08/2014 at 12:09 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
We all have our likes and dislikes, mine dislikes are blue cheese and capers!
Paul Wilson
20/08/2014 at 11:24 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Do the bananas cook ok? Is it possible/easy to go wrong and under or over do them?
Camilla
22/08/2014 at 12:12 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Have never got this wrong, they’re quite forgiving!
GeorgeW78
20/08/2014 at 9:38 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Naughty but nice 🙂
Jayne T
20/08/2014 at 9:34 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Wow, that looks so amazing, my children would love it.
Camilla
22/08/2014 at 12:12 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, my daughter is addicted to them!
Emily @amummytoo
20/08/2014 at 2:06 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love bananas and chocolate. I sometimes push chocolate buttons through the flesh of a banana and zap them in the microwave for 45 seconds before eating. This is like a super version of that. Yum.
Camilla
22/08/2014 at 12:16 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Cool, I never thought to do that!
Emily @amummytoo
28/08/2014 at 10:10 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
PS Thanks so much for linking up with #recipeoftheweek. Sorry I was slow getting back over. I’ve pinned it to my food board and a tweet will go out shortly 🙂
Camilla
28/08/2014 at 10:29 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
No worries at all Emily and thank you that’s very kind;-)
flossiecrossie
20/08/2014 at 9:33 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These look great fun & very indulgent. A lovely Summer evening treat.
Camilla
20/08/2014 at 11:40 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, we can’t stop making them:-)
Ursula Hunt
20/08/2014 at 9:05 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What a scrummy recipes
Camilla
20/08/2014 at 11:40 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you:-)
Heledd
19/08/2014 at 11:32 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I had to click onto this after seeing the picture on Twitter! My daughters and I were drooling at the sight of these little beauties. I think we’ll have to give them a shot at the weekend. Rude not to now! xx #TastyTuesday
Camilla
20/08/2014 at 11:41 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, I’m sure you’ll love them:-)
Paul Wilson
19/08/2014 at 11:20 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Not seen one of these before – looks very tasty.
Camilla
20/08/2014 at 11:41 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
They are soo moreish:-)
Deena Kakaya
19/08/2014 at 10:33 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh my goodness Camilla, this pic is utter temptation! x
Camilla
20/08/2014 at 11:44 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Deena, glad to tempt you:-)
Becky | Spirited Puddle Jumper
19/08/2014 at 9:28 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ok, I have to admit that I didn’t know what s’mores were until seeing loads on blogs/instagram this summer! Your recipe looks delicious, I think we will try some s’mores when we have our next BBQ #tastytuesdays
Camilla
20/08/2014 at 11:45 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Glad to have inspired:-)
Hayley @ Hay In A Day
19/08/2014 at 9:12 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
wow these look amazing! Some off my favourite ingredients all rolled into one! Yum! #recipeoftheweek
Camilla
20/08/2014 at 11:49 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you so much:-)
laura jayne bates
19/08/2014 at 7:50 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
this looks so yummy
Camilla
19/08/2014 at 8:13 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you:-)
Laura
19/08/2014 at 7:09 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These look gorgeous Camilla. So gooey and wonderful. I have to confess, I think your daughter had a good idea having hers with ice cream to get that creamy coldness with the melting of the smores =)
Camilla
19/08/2014 at 8:15 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you:-) I had ice cream with mine tonight and daughter had her’s without LOL:-)
Christina
19/08/2014 at 6:50 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Camilla, this is a brilliant take on S’mores! I can see you used a really yummy dark chocolate, too! My favorite! And yes, it absolutely is a great way to use up bananas instead of having to bake another banana bread! 🙂
Camilla
19/08/2014 at 8:18 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Christina, I hope I haven’t bent the rules too much LOL:-)
Vohn McGuinness
19/08/2014 at 5:08 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I am literally drooling here Camilla!
Every time we had a barbecue when I was a teenager I made a version of these using chocolate buttons. I can remember begging my dad for a barbie just so that I could make this dessert! It was complete extravagance when we also had marshmallows to go in! You’ve reminded me of lots of happy memories with this one, thanks! 😀
Camilla
19/08/2014 at 8:13 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Aah, Vohn thank you, that’s so lovely to hear:-) Childhood food memories are the best:-)
Jane Duckworth
19/08/2014 at 4:10 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These look amazing! Hope we get a little sunshine over the Bank Hols so we can get the BBQ fired up!
Camilla
19/08/2014 at 8:21 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you:-) Or failing that just whack them under the grill like we did tonight:-)
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