You can’t get much easier than toasting a marshmallow over glowing coals and adding chocolate and graham crackers for that quintessential charred, sticky goodness that only a campfire and a starry night sky can bring together. But as much as we adore our gooey, crunchy treat, there’s something to be said for trying something new, and so we bring you three of our favorite camping desserts–second only, of course, to s’mores. Bon apetit!
Banana Boat
Bananas are a great sweet treat on their own, but why not add a little character to them for fun? You’ll need:
- Unpeeled bananas
- Mini Marshmallows
- Chocolate chips, M&Ms, Rolo, or any other favorite chocolate candy
Without peeling the banana, cut it in half lengthwise. Push your chocolates and marshmallows into the flesh of the banana, and bring both halves back together. Wrap the banana in tinfoil, and place it in the coals. Remove it after 3-5 minutes, open it up, grab a spoon, and enjoy your hot banana sundae!
Roasted Cinnamon Rolls
The easiest of them all, and also a great breakfast or midday snack idea! You’ll need:
- 1 can of pre-fabricated cinnamon roll dough
- Honey
Remove the cinnamon roll dough from the can. Since the can is not reusable, make sure you have a zip-lock baggie for storing leftover dough–if there is any, that is! Unroll the dough into a strip. Place one end of the dough around your roasting stick, and continue rolling until all dough is wrapped around itself. Pinch the end slightly to keep it in place. Now roast the cinnamon bun just as you would a marshmallow, turning it slowly and evenly so the entire roll cooks through. When it is finished, drizzle a little honey on your treat and eat it right off the stick!
Peach Cobbler
This is one of the most simple ways to get that warm pie joy without hours in the kitchen. You’ll need:
- 1 can of peaches in syrup
- 1 cup of Bisquick baking mix
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Drain the syrup of the peaches into a separate container, but leave the peaches in the can. Mix 1/4 cup of the syrup with the Bisquick to make a batter, and stir in the cinnamon. Pour the batter over the peaches, and cover the top with tinfoil. Place the can over the coals, checking after several minutes. The cobbler is finished when dumplings begin to form and rise.
For more camping desserts, head over to Fruity Camping Desserts You Can Make Right in the Peel, 3 Dutch Oven Desserts Starring Apples, or 3 Simple Campfire Desserts.
