Banana S’mores are utterly delicious and the perfect dessert to make on the BBQ or whilst camping. If you’re in a hurry you can use the microwave!
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 caravanning 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.
More quick and simple pudding ideas
- 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
I’m sure you’ll love this barbecued banana, dark chocolate and marshmallow dessert so do leave a comment and rating below. You can also share your pics with me by tagging @FabFood4All on social media!
Banana S'mores
Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- 1 handful dark chocolate chopped
- 1 handful mini marshmallows vegan ones if needed
Instructions
- 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!
B Hayes
I would recommend washing bananas thoroughly before starting this recipe, or any recipe, or just eating out of hand.
Joan Topp
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
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
A great variation to the BBq banana. Looks delish!
Kirsty Fox
I always hear about S’mores but have never actually tried one but will give it a go.
Camilla
Oh you must:-)
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
Oh my gosh these look AMAZING! Can’t beat BBQ’d bananas, especially with plenty of chocolate and gooey marshmallows!
Camilla
Thanks Becca, I had to wean my daughter off these as they became an addiction LOL:-)
Paul Wilson
You wouldn’t think it would work, but it just does.
Amanda Beamish
I know what the kids are getting for pud tonight 🙂 so easy!
Camilla
Fab, my daughter loves this and went through a faze of making them almost nightly!
Farhana
I like the marshmallow idea but this looks like perfect halloween food!!!
Camilla
Oh yes, why didn’t I think of that!?
Carolin
My dad does them on the BBQ with Kinder chocolate bars, love the marshmallow idea 🙂
kayleigh white
Erm, I don’t know if its the brown skins putting me off these?!
Natalie White
Oh wow, these look amazing! My Dad used to BBQ bananas with dark chocolate, but the marshmellow looks fab!
Camilla
Thank you:-)
Anne Dalzell
oh man, this is a beauty and looks so yummy.
Camilla
Thanks, daughter went through a craze making these:-)
Maddy
Great for using up those over-ripe bananas!
Amanda Milton
This sounds delicious,I must try this
Ann Robinson
Bananas, Chocolate and Marshmallows, food heaven for me and easy and quick to make too
Camilla
Thanks you, it’s a winner of a pud:-)
Irene Wright
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
It is a doddle but so yummy:-)
welshpolarbear
Oh wow, these just look amazing!! Have tweeted to make sure everyone hears about them!!
Camilla
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
These have become my grandchildrens favourites
Camilla
Great, that’s like my daughter then!
Elizabeth
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
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
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
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
wowzers, these look absolutely illegal, but utterly divine! wish I’d read this recipe before going camping at the weekend. next time!
Camilla
Why wait to go camping, just whack em under the grill:-)
Honest Mum
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
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
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
Oh my word! *drool* #recipeoftheweek
Camilla
Thank you:-)
Ursula Hunt
usually do choc bananas on the bbq so am going to try this one next time
Camilla
Fab:-)
Janice
A children’s favourite, too sweet for me though!
Camilla
Yes, my daughter is addicted lol!
Jeanne Horak-Druiff
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
We all have our likes and dislikes, mine dislikes are blue cheese and capers!
Paul Wilson
Do the bananas cook ok? Is it possible/easy to go wrong and under or over do them?
Camilla
Have never got this wrong, they’re quite forgiving!
GeorgeW78
Naughty but nice 🙂
Jayne T
Wow, that looks so amazing, my children would love it.
Camilla
Thanks, my daughter is addicted to them!
Emily @amummytoo
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
Cool, I never thought to do that!
Emily @amummytoo
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
No worries at all Emily and thank you that’s very kind;-)
flossiecrossie
These look great fun & very indulgent. A lovely Summer evening treat.
Camilla
Thank you, we can’t stop making them:-)
Ursula Hunt
What a scrummy recipes
Camilla
Thank you:-)
Heledd
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
Thank you, I’m sure you’ll love them:-)
Paul Wilson
Not seen one of these before – looks very tasty.
Camilla
They are soo moreish:-)
Deena Kakaya
Oh my goodness Camilla, this pic is utter temptation! x
Camilla
Thank you Deena, glad to tempt you:-)
Becky | Spirited Puddle Jumper
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
Glad to have inspired:-)
Hayley @ Hay In A Day
wow these look amazing! Some off my favourite ingredients all rolled into one! Yum! #recipeoftheweek
Camilla
Thank you so much:-)
laura jayne bates
this looks so yummy
Camilla
Thank you:-)
Laura
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
Thank you:-) I had ice cream with mine tonight and daughter had her’s without LOL:-)
Christina
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
Thank you Christina, I hope I haven’t bent the rules too much LOL:-)
Vohn McGuinness
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
Aah, Vohn thank you, that’s so lovely to hear:-) Childhood food memories are the best:-)
Jane Duckworth
These look amazing! Hope we get a little sunshine over the Bank Hols so we can get the BBQ fired up!
Camilla
Thank you:-) Or failing that just whack them under the grill like we did tonight:-)