Grilled Banana Boats #SundaySupper

We've been making Banana Boats since Ashley was a tot, and she still asks for them regularly during the summer.  It is our go-to summer dessert.  This banana boat has a small nod to the S'more, using graham cracker cereal for a little crunch.

Our #SundaySupper theme this week is Throw Something on the Barbie.   Grilling permeates our neighborhood during the summer and we are definitely one of those who rely on grilling for our meals.  Did you know that there is a distinct difference between BBQing and Grilling? According to Gary Wiviott, author of "Low and Slow: Master the Art of Barbecue in 5 Easy Lessons"  grilling is "hot and fast" and barbecue is "low and slow."  I learned that on the Sunday Supper website.  If you aren't familiar with it, you should go and check it out!

Banana Boats can easily be personalized and a Banana Boat station would be such an easy way to do this. Have chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, granola, peanut butter chips, chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, bananas, Cinnamon Crunch cereal, and foil squares ready to go!

Banana Boats Wrapped in Foil Packets (made into a sundae)

1 banana per person
2 T chocolate chips
2 T mini marshmallows
Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal pieces

Peel banana down the front, but do not tear off peel.  Scoop some of the banana out to make a hollow place for your toppings.  Spoon in chocolate chips, marshmallows and cereal.  You can cover this with the banana you scooped out (or not) then top with banana peel.  Place banana in the middle of the foil.  Wrap the banana securely but make sure it is easy to check if the toppings are hot.  Place on grill for approximately 5-10 minutes, depending on how hot the grill is.  Use tongs to remove the packets from the grill.  Scoop out vanilla ice cream.  Unwrap the bananas, peel back the peel, and scoop contents on top of the ice cream.  Eat immediately!

Patio Libations

• Grilled Peach and Pineapple Sangria by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks

Let’s Get This BBQ Started!

• Bruschetta with Grilled Bread by Wholistic Woman
• Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa by Taste And See
• Grilled Avocado with Cilantro-Lime Cream by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
• Grilled Loaded Steak Nachos by From Gate to Plate

The Main Event

• Bison Sliders with Special Sauce by Un Assaggio of Food, Wine & Marriage
• Bourbon & Brown Sugar Marinated Grilled Steak by Books n’ Cooks
• Buffalo Chicken Wing Burgers by Red Cottage Chronicles
• Chicken Mazatlan by Palatable Pastime
• Grilled Avocado with Confetti Shrimp Salad by The Weekend Gourmet
• Grilled Corn, Zucchini and Chicken Mexican Foil Packets by Simply Healthy Family
• Grilled Shrimp Corn Salad with Avocado Vinaigrette by Food Lust People Love
• Grilled Duck with a Red Wine Reduction by Monica’s Table
• Grilled London Broil Steak Tacos by The Freshman Cook
• Grilled Pork and Pineapple Salad by Caroline’s Cooking
• Grilled Ribeye with Simple Spice Rub by Cooking Chat
• Grilled Salami Sandwich by Magnolia Days
• Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce by Angels Home Sweet Homestead
  
• Grilled Tuna Steaks with Orange Tomato Sauce by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Grilled Tuna Steaks with Strawberry Mango Salsa by simple and savory
• Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs by Moore or Less Cooking
• Honey Balsamic Grilled Chicken by Alida’s Kitchen
• Honey Mustard Grilled Pork Chops by My World Simplified
• How to Grill Salmon and Shrimps in Banana Leaves by Asian In America
• Lamb Burgers by Positively Stacey
• Lemon Herbed Yogurt Chicken Kabobs by Momma’s Meals
• The Best Baby Back Ribs Ever!! by A Day in the Life on the Farm

On a Side Note

• Easy Garlicky Grilled Polenta by She Loves Biscotti
• Easy Grilled Articholes by April Golightly
• Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Manchego Cheese by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Grilled Cantaloupe Salad with Queso Fresco and Herbs by Cooking With Carlee
• Grilled Corn with Herb Butter by My Imperfect Kitchen
• Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad by Cookin’ Mimi

Saucy Sentiments and Rebellious Rubs

• Coffee Steak Rub by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
• Homemade Burger Sauce by Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Finishing Touches

• Grilled Banana Boats in Foil Packets by Our Good Life
• Grilled Blackberry Peach Crumble by The Crumby Cupcake
• Grilled Blueberry Cobbler by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Grilled Dessert Pizza by Baking Sense
• Grilled Pineapple with Vanilla Sorbet by The Chef Next Door
• Grilled Strawberry & Blue Basil Granita by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Super Simple Grilled Peaches by And She Cooks

Plus Piri Piri Sauce and Recipes for Summer Grilling from Sunday Supper Movement

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