Sweet Grilled Bananas

If you are grilling out over the holiday weekend, consider making grilled bananas for dessert. These are very easy and you can make them as healthy (or unhealthy) as you like. Set out the toppings and let everyone customize their own!


Sweet Grilled Bananas

-Bananas
-Topping ideas:
semisweet chocolate or carob chips
chopped strawberries, peaches, or other fruit
granola or graham cracker crumbs
mini marshmallows
chopped walnuts or pecans
caramel
candy bar pieces
peanut butter
nutella
coconut
cool whip or ice cream for just before serving
Obviously, use gluten-free toppings if you can't have gluten

Preheat grill to medium heat. Hold each banana in your hand, curved side up, and halve it lengthwise through the top of the peel without cutting through the bottom side. Arrange each banana on a piece of foil, cradled so it sits up.
Using your fingers, gently pry open each banana, making a space down the center for the toppings. Arrange toppings down the center of each banana.
Fold foil around each banana, leaving the top open, to form a bowl that will protect it from direct heat. Arrange bananas on grill and cook until banana is tender and marshmallows and chocolate are melted and hot (if using), about 10 minutes. Set aside to let cool slightly before serving, topping with cool whip or ice cream, if desired.

When I made these I used chocolate chips, mini marshmallow, and graham cracker crumbs for toppings. I served them with 1 scoop vanilla bean ice cream. They are very sweet, so the ice cream really isn't necessary.

What toppings would you use?