Who says you need a campfire to make s’mores? I am breakin’ all the rules and making these summertime treats in the kitchen, calling them Kitchen S’Mores.
I had the idea to come up with a kitchen made s’more recipe. But then, as often happens, one recipe turned into two turned into FIVE. And all of these s’mores (or smores) recipes are easy to make, all can be done stove-top or in the oven, and all are delish!
Dark chocolate cashew butter s’mores
What are s’mores anyway?
S’mores are one of those classic American summertime treats. Traditionally made with marshmallows toasted over a campfire, then sandwiched between two plain graham crackers with chocolate.
And the name s’more is an abbreviation of some more… as in “gimme some more of those delicious treats!”
Since I don’t readily have access to a campfire I toast the marshmallows over the flame on my gas range stove. If you don’t have a gas range, you can broil them for a minute or so until they are toasted.
Traditional s’mores prep
Stove toasted marshmallows
Dark chocolate cashew butter s’mores
Here are a few twists on the traditional combo, and head down to the recipe field for instructions.
Original S’Mores
plain graham crackers + dark chocolate + toasted marshmallows
Per s’more:
1 plain graham
2-4 squares dark chocolate
2 large marshmallows, toasted
Dark Chocolate & Cashew Butter S’Mores
plain graham crackers + Hu cashew butter filled chocolate + toasted marshmallows
Per s’more:
1 plain graham
2-4 squares Hu cashew butter filled chocolate
2 large marshmallows, toasted
AB&J S’Mores
plain graham crackers + roasted raspberries or raspberry jam + almond butter + toasted marshmallows
Per s’more:
1 plain graham
1 tbsp almond butter
1 tbsp roasted raspberries* or jam
2 large marshmallows, toasted
*fresh raspberries can be roasted by baking in the oven on 400 for about 15 minutes or until soft like jam
Clockwise from top: traditional, peanut butter banana, AB&J, double chocolate
Double Chocolate S’Mores
chocolate graham crackers + dark chocolate + toasted marshmallows
Per s’more:
1 chocolate graham
2-4 squares dark chocolate
2 large marshmallows, toasted
Peanut butter banana s’mores
Peanut Butter Banana S’Mores
chocolate graham crackers + peanut butter + banana + toasted marshmallows
Per s’more:
1 chocolate graham
1 tbsp peanut butter
4 slices banana
2 large marshmallows, toasted
As you can see the variations are endless! Try cinnamon grahams, try salted caramel filling, mix up the fruit in the middle (think strawberries!), and try different types of chocolate such as mint or toffee.
And if you are vegan and/or gluten-free you can find those options as well. Dandies are vegan marshmallows. And S’moreables are vegan and GF graham crackers.
If you make my Kitchen S’mores please leave a comment below and let me know how they turn out! Or tag me on Instagram.
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- 4 whole graham crackers broken in half to make two squares (original, cinnamon or chocolate)
- 2 wooden skewers
- 8 large marshmallows
- 8 squares dark chocolate one bar, broken into squares
Ingredients
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- prepare a plate or serving tray with graham cracker halves (you should have 8 whole crackers to make 4 s’more “sandwiches”)
- place marshmallows on wooden skewers
- for gas range method: “toast” marshmallow skewers over a medium-high or high flame while turning to toast all sides, about 1-2 minutes total; if they catch fire just blow out quickly (this helps them get toasty!)
- for broiler method: heat broiler to high and line a sheet pan with parchment paper, broil marshmallow skewers until toasty (keep oven door cracked to make sure they don’t burn); should take 1-2 minutes
- top four of the graham cracker halves with two chocolate squares and/or nut butter if using; you can also double the chocolate squares and add to both halves for extra chocolatey s'mores
- place hot marshmallows on chocolate covered graham crackers (it will melt slightly), then top with plain graham cracker to make the “sandwich”
See blog post for recipe variations and s’mores making tips!
Original recipe created by Jerran Boyer
www.healthnutchefs.com
Yum!