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.
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!
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:-)