Banana-Nut Kabobs

Ingredients

  • 4 bananas, peeled and quartered
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 4 to 8 maraschino cherries (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mixed chopped nuts (such as peanuts, walnuts, pecans)

Take your campfire dessert game up a notch with these easy Banana-Nut Kabobs. Sweet bananas are brushed with butter, roasted over the fire, and rolled in crunchy chopped nuts for a warm, gooey, nutty treat. Add a maraschino cherry for extra color and sweetness!

Cooking Steps

  • 1
    Dip banana pieces into melted butter.
  • 2
    Thread banana pieces onto skewers. Add 1 or 2 cherries per skewer if desired.
  • 3
    Roast over hot coals until warmed through—about 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • 4
    Roll warm banana pieces in chopped nuts.
  • 5
    Serve immediately while warm and gooey!

Serving Suggestions:

  • Drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce before serving.

  • Serve alongside a scoop of vanilla or butter pecan ice cream.

  • Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for a churro-style twist.

Tips:

  • Use firm bananas to help them stay on the skewer while roasting.

  • For a nut-free option, roll in toasted oats, crushed graham crackers, or shredded coconut.

  • Try on mini skewers for kids or party-size servings.


Banana-Nut Kabobs are proof that a campfire dessert doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious. They’re warm, sweet, nutty, and always a crowd-pleaser!

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