Mini NILLA Grilled Banana Boats

Name: Mini NILLA Grilled Banana Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 bananas, unpeeled; 2 Tbsp. miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips; ¼ cup miniature marshmallows; 20 Mini NILLA Wafers, coarsely crushed; 1 cup strawberry ice cream; 4 maraschino cherries

The classic banana split gets a makeover in this fun grilled dessert. Warm bananas stuffed with chocolate, marshmallows and NILLA Wafers are topped with ice cream.

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Servings:

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredient list

4 bananas, unpeeled
2 Tbsp. miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup miniature marshmallows
20 Mini NILLA Wafers, coarsely crushed
1 cup EACH: vanilla and strawberry ice cream
4 maraschino cherries

Directions

Heat grill to medium-high heat.

Make deep lengthwise cut along inside curve of each banana, being careful to not cut through to opposite side. Place each banana on center of large sheet heavy-duty foil.

Open bananas gently; top with chocolate chips, marshmallows and crushed wafers. Fold foil loosely to make 4 packets.

Grill, filled sides up, 8 to 10 min. or until chocolate is melted and bananas are softened. Cut slits in foil to release steam before opening packets.

Use small scoop or tablespoon to top bananas with ice cream. Garnish with cherries.

Recipe Tips

Cook Over a Campfire
If cooking these over the open flame of a campfire, double wrap the filled bananas before placing over the fire.
Use Your Oven
Heat oven to 400°F. Assemble banana boats as directed, omitting foil. Place on parchment-covered baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 min. or until done.
Special Extra
Top with thawed frozen whipped topping just before serving.