Bye-bye, s’mores! We’ve got desserts that are just as easy but way yummier! Impress your camping crew this year with one of these delish camping desserts. Because what better way to wrap up a day full of outdoors-y fun than with something sweet?
Fire Safety: while you’re planning your camping trips, remember to always check for local fire restrictions and know the ins and outs of campfire safety before you lose service!
Campfire Banana Boats
The ultimate in gooey sweetness, think of this as a cross between a banana split and a s’more. And somehow tastier than either of them!
Take a banana (peel still on) and cut a deep slit along the length of it. Don’t split it in half, stop your knife before you cut through the peel on the opposite side.
Use your knife to gently pry the peel and banana open.
Stuff it with your 2-3 favorite toppings. We’re digging: marshmallows, white or dark chocolate chips, sliced strawberries, chopped hazelnuts, crumbled graham crackers… you get the idea!
Wrap in aluminum foil and cook over your fire. You want to warm it up just enough so that the inside melts and it’s slightly soft.
Campfire Cones
The ultimate in gooey sweetness, think of this as a cross between a banana split and a s’more. And somehow tastier than either of them!
Take a banana (peel still on) and cut a deep slit along the length of it. Don’t split it in half, stop your knife before you cut through the peel on the opposite side.
Use your knife to gently pry the peel and banana open.
Easy Apple Crisp
The ultimate in gooey sweetness, think of this as a cross between a banana split and a s’more. And somehow tastier than either of them!
Take a banana (peel still on) and cut a deep slit along the length of it. Don’t split it in half, stop your knife before you cut through the peel on the opposite side.
Use your knife to gently pry the peel and banana open.
Mix it all together over the heat to burn off the alcohol (but keep the flavor!).
When it’s all done, sprinkle with granola and serve warm.
Pro Tip: If you have access to a cooler or fridge, bring vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to serve with your apple crisp.
Skillet Pound Cake
Does pound cake sound too ambitious for a camping dessert? With this recipe, it’s easy-peasy!
Combine 16 oz. of your favorite berries with 2 tablespoons of sugar for about 15 minutes, until they start to release juices.
Melt ¼ cup of butter (1 stick) in your skillet.
While the butter’s melting, cut a 1-lb pound cake into 1-inch cubes.
Add the pound cake to the skillet, turning often until all sides are toasted.
Add berries over the top of the cake cubes. Top with 2 Rollos candy bars.
Cover with foil and cook 5-10 minutes, until chocolate melts.
