That led to one of us deciding we should get the adult children to go camping with us over the summer for old times sake.
As the decided upon date approached, I couldn't help but wonder what kind of brain cramp I suffered to agree to this trip. Don't get me wrong. I used to enjoy camping but as I eventually moved up to camping in a camper, I couldn't see the appeal of going back to tent camping.
So I dug out all our old camping gear. I scrubbed, organized, planned and worked my behind off leading up the trip.
I'm positive that one of the reasons I decided to go camping was the anticipation of having a Campfire Banana Packet.
There are many great duos: Tortilla chips and salsa, chips and dip, tomato soup and grilled cheese, peas and carrots, Forrest and Jenny, but the best is CHOCOLATE and PEANUT BUTTER.
All turned out well and we had a great time. The Campfire Banana packets were as good as I remembered!
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| Campfire Banana Packets |
Campfire Banana Packets
Prep time: minimal Cook time: 15-20mins
Ingredients are per packet:
1 banana
2 Tbsps of peanut butter
about 5 pieces of a Hershey's chocolate bar
Square of aluminum foil
1 campfire
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| I have way to many Hershey's bars in this picture for 1 packet. Oops. |
With a sharp knife, slice the banana with the peel still on down the center lengthwise. Be careful not to slice all the way through the peel on the bottom of banana.
Evenly spread the peanut butter down the center with the back of a spoon or a butter knife.
Place the chocolate squares on top of the peanut butter, pushing them down into the center.
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| Almost ready for the fire. |
Make a packet by folding the long sides of the foil up and folding over. Leave some air space so that your chocolate and peanut butter won't stick to the foil.
Place on a rack over the campfire. I check mine after 10 minutes but usually cook it for longer. Cook time depends on size of fire, how close the packet is to the fire and the size of the banana. When everything is nice and melted and the banana is slightly soft it's good to go!
This is why I agreed to go camping. :)
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| Campfire Banana Packets ready to eat! |
If there is a vegan in your life you can just skip the chocolate bar and add some vegan marshmallows.
Shout-out to my mother-in-law for introducing me to this camp snack many years ago. Of course it involves chocolate!
Enjoy!
Until next time!
