Banana boats are incredibly simple to make. Cut a slit lengthwise down the middle of the peel on the concave side — not all the way through, but until the tip of your knife just grazes the peel on the other side. Pull the peel and banana slightly apart. Place banana diagonally, pointed ends up, in the middle of a sheet of aluminum foil and mound desired toppings in and around the sliced opening of the banana. Pull sides of foil up so the corners are touching, then crumple-roll the foil down just before touching the toppings, then crumple-seal the short sides as well. Repeat with the other bananas.
If your fire is blazing bright and hot, place boats crimp-side up onto a grill grate to heat. If your fire is down to glowing embers, nestle the pouch inside the embers. Check after 2 minutes and adjust cooking spot if needed (closer or further from heat). When cooked to your likeness, remove from fire with tongs or gloves, place on a heat-safe plate or bowl, and carefully pull back foil. If banana is steaming, let sit for a minute to cool, then eat with a spoon!
Suggested toppings: trail mix, granola, fresh fruit, dried fruit (jam works, too!), chopped nuts, peanut butter, chocolate chips, chopped chocolate bar, mini marshmallows, torn marshmallow pieces, crumbled cookies or other baked goods.
