S'mores are one of those treats that you never grow too old for. You loved them as a child, roasting the marshmallows over the bonfire at camp, and, as an adult, they still melt your heart (and taste buds).
And, though the classic graham cracker/marshmallow/chocolate concoction is nearly impossible to improve upon, there are still several other s'mores varieties that are definitely worth unbending that clothes hanger for.
The Elvis: The King made the peanut butter, bacon, and banana sandwich famous (sounds gross, but it's actually very good), so a s'mores version is graham crackers, peanut butter cup, marshmallow, and a banana slice. No bacon -- one of the few times that I don't think bacon would make it better.
Grasshopper: Graham crackers, Andes mints, and marshmallow.
Turtle: You've had turtle tracks ice cream, right? Same idea. Just add caramel and chopped pecans to the original s'more.
Oreo: Chocolate graham crackers, marshmallow, white chocolate, and Oreo crumbles.
Caribbean: Get a taste of the tropics with a Caribbean-themed s'more made of graham crackers, marshmallow, caramel, and coconut.
PB&J: The old-school favorite with a s'more twist -- graham crackers, marshmallow, peanut butter, and jelly.
Fruit Burst: Add your favorite fruits to the classic -- strawberries (my favorite), blueberries, cherries, etc.
Mexican: Graham crackers, marshmallows, milk chocolate, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Burst of Color: Though it doesn't really change the taste, adding rainbow sprinkles to the classic sure makes it pretty.
Banana Split: Take the delicious frozen treat and turn it into a s'more -- graham crackers, marshmallow, chocolate, strawberries, bananas, and nuts.
I don't know about you, but I'm ready to start a bonfire.
Have you ever tried any of these versions? Have any other s'mores recipes to share?
Image via mandyxclear/Flickr
Tie-Dye for the Fourth of July!
Mom Survives Horrific Domestic Abuse
Kim and Kanye's Baby Name Predictions!
Moms Love Birthday Parties, Too!
Comments 36
Christmas Smores ----- instead of Hershey chocolate bars we use Ghiradelli peppermint squares
Mint Smores --- replace Hershey chocolate bars with Andes chocolate mints
Snickers Smores --- slice a Snickers bar in half lengthwise and use instead of chocolate bar
Try the "Keld" .. spread Nutella on the graham crackers, then melt the marshmallow over the fire, and spread it on. Yum.
I like to make s"mores using chocolate covered graham crackers,& toasted marshmallow.
I've tried the Grasshopper:.......I've made them with Mr.Good Bars & Crunch Bars before.
This year we put some of our shelled peanuts in our smores and used dark chocolate and they were OH SO AWESOME.
A few weeks ago i tried the new strawberry mallows with white chocolate. The best thing ive had in my mouth in a long time.
Don't really liked smores but some of these sound awesome!
Oh, my gosh!!! I absolutely love S'mores and have never heard of these fantastic options. Thank you all so much for sharing. I can't wait to go camping! I did just recently hear of this recipe: A banana in its peel split end to end, add chocolate chips & mini marshmallows, wrap in foil, put on grill or on edge of camp fire, cook 5 minutes or until melted, eat with graham crackers for dipping. I haven't tried it yet but my mouth is watering!
i like to use chocolate chip cookies instead of graham crackers.and you already have the chocolate too! just add marshmallow! yuuuum really sweet though.
This, Christmas Smores ----- instead of Hershey chocolate bars we use Ghiradelli peppermint squares, sounds good.