Think back to the last time you ate a s’more. The crispy-sweet crunch of the graham cracker. The crumbs mingling with the melty, gooey marshmallow and chocolate. And if you’re anything like me, the outside of the marshmallow has a nice, black char — because my best intentions of a perfectly golden treat go up in flames as quickly as said marshmallow. It was a good s’more. A s’more like this could never disappoint you. But around here, we’re all about challenging the status quo. Which is why we set out to round up ingredients that are guaranteed to level-up this campfire classic.
The first step, when it comes to s’more innovation, is swapping the traditional (dare we say boring?) marshmallow and chocolate with Stuffed Puffs® Chocolate Filled Marshmallows. The team at Stuffed Puffs® changed the game when they put creamy milk chocolate inside the marshmallow. It’s ok if we just blew your mind. The next step is inviting one of these surprising ingredients to the party (or the backyard campsite; your pick).
Keep reading and you’ll find our best suggestions for improving upon your basic s’more. It starts with adding unique and fun flavors (and yes, the conversation begins with bacon). Then we move right along to toppings — real innovators may resort to dipping their s’mores in some of them, rather than just drizzling them over top. All we gotta say is: you do you. And finally, we present a bevy of suggestions for graham cracker replacements. Now the fun part — picking which surprising ingredients to try out first.
This article was created by SheKnows for Stuffed Puffs® Chocolate Filled Marshmallows.
Bacon
We’re pretty sure bacon can make everything at least a little bit better. Add a slice or two for a salty, savory kick — or better yet, create a small bacon weave and use it to replace the graham crackers. Be sure to write us a nice thank you note after your campfire.
Banana Slices
Bananas and chocolate are a winning combination regardless, so this one’s a no-brainer. Simply slice up your banana and layer them on your graham cracker, followed by your Stuffed Puffs® Chocolate Filled Marshmallows for a sweet and fruity addition.
Potato Chips
It’s time to promote this perennial cookout side to the mainstage. Just as potato chips add a satsifying crunch to your favorite sandwich (come on, don’t tell us you haven’t tried this before!), they serve the same purpose when sandwiched in between the graham crackers and Stuffed Puffs® Chocolate Filled Marshmallows.
Pretzels
Looking for another way to add a salty crunch to your s’more? Pretzels can be layered in between the graham crackers and Stuffed Puffs® Chocolate Filled Marshmallows or use them as a graham cracker replacement.
Caramel Sauce
This next sequence of surprising s’mores ingredients help make this melty, gooey treat even meltier and gooey-er. First up: caramel sauce. This s’more topper is for those with the sweetest of sweet tooths. Just drizzle your preferred amount over your roasted Stuffed Puffs® Chocolate Filled Marshmallow and enjoy.
Peanut Butter
We’re pretty sure there isn’t a more perfect salty-sweet spread than peanut butter. And we can’t help but start salivating over the idea of a s’more topped with some of this golden goodness. Seriously, stop and think a moment about it melting over the warm, gooey Stuffed Puffs® Chocolate Filled Marshmallow and then go start your backyard campfire stat!
Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread
True chocoholics will appreciate a spoonful of chocolate-hazelnut spread atop their s’more — preferably one with a Stuffed Puffs® Chocolate-on-Chocolate Filled Marshmallow. But we’re just here with the ideas.
Chili Powder
Before you roll your eyes and keep scrolling, hear us out! Mexican hot chocolate is a thing and it includes none other than chili powder. Don’t knock this s’more ingredient until you’ve tried it. Sprinkle as much of the spice as your tastebuds can handle for a little bit of extra heat.
Cinnamon
Perhaps a more palatable suggestion, cinnamon is already a staple dessert spice. Add it to your DIY s’more bar for a little twist on the campfire classic or add it with one of these other ingredients for a real treat.
Belgian Waffles
We all know that graham crackers are the traditional base of your basic s’more. But we’re beyond basics — that’s well established by now. To level-up your s’more, consider sandwiching your Stuffed Puffs® Chocolate Filled Marshmallow between two small Belgian waffles to transport your tastebuds to the streets of Amsterdam.
Flaky, Butter Crackers
For a saltier, more delicate flavor pairing, swap your graham crackers with flaky, buttery crackers. Their soft crunch won’t overpower the marshmallow and chocolate; instead it will contribute a delicious crispness and that’s, honestly, exactly what you wanted.
Pizelles
To really impress your backyard camping companions, whip out the Pizelles in place of graham crackers. This beautiful and delicate waffle can be prepared either soft or hard so you can have something for everyone.
Vanilla Cookies
In the world of cookies and crackers, vanilla cookies and graham crackers are basically cousins. So if you prefer vanilla over the honey flavor in most graham crackers, you’ll want to put your Stuffed Puffs® Chocolate Filled Marshmallows between two of these sweet rounds.
Rice Cereal Bars
Want some more marshmallow in your s’more? By starting the whole thing with two rice cereal bars, you can get more of that sweet and chewy goodness with a hint of crunch from the rice cereal.
Sandwich Cookies
Cookies and cream enthusiasts will love this swap: trade your graham crackers for chocolate sandwich cookies for an extra chocolatey boost.
Vanilla Wafers
Vanilla wafers are an unsung heroes in the landscape of nostalgic childhood flavors. These flaky, crispy, lightly sweet wafer crackers are a perfect swap for graham crackers.
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