I ate a lot of s’mores as a kid. It all started at our family’s annual summer vacations to Kentucky Lake. Later, at home, my sister and I would make them regularly in the microwave. Authentic “camp” flavor doesn’t happen in the microwave, but it was fun to watch them rise and (nearly!) explode.
It probably comes as no surprise that hershey bars and jet puffed marshmallows aren’t quite my thing anymore. So, last weekend, Jack and I headed to Whole Foods where we gathered ideas and ingredients to make these fancy pants gourmet s’mores.
Most of our inspiration came from the fancy chocolate aisle. I could lose myself in that section all day… So. many. pretty. packages. Jack waited impatiently while I decided which bars looked prettiest together which flavors would go best together.
Truth be told, we tried to make our own homemade vegan marshmallows. It was a big fail, but these vegan homemade-like ones by Sweet and Sara are awesome. (Find them in the refrigerated section).
To keep things somewhat classic, we used regular (365 brand) graham crackers. We also stocked up on fruit and a jar of Jeni’s Salty Caramel Sauce. (I never said these were going to be healthy s’mores!).
Here are the combos we came up with! They were all delicious but I think our favorite was the one with strawberries & white chocolate (made with the Divine White Chocolate & Strawberries bar, pictured above).
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fancy s’mores
- graham crackers
- marshmallows
- variety of fancy chocolates
- fruit such as: bananas, strawberries, blackberries
- salted caramel
- almond butter
- roast marshmallows over a campfire (or your gas stove).
- Assemble s'mores.
- Smush and eat!
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My idea for fancy s’mores is raspberry sauce, white chocolate, and homemade marshmallows toasted to gooey perfection! Yum!
I love the classic: a crunchy graham cracker, gooey marshmallow, and almost-but-not-quite melted chocolate piece. It reminds me of my childhood summers!
Perfect s’mores….marshmallow, graham cracker and Justin’s Peanut Butter Cup. YUM!!!
These smores look better than anything I have ever seen in my life. I tell you what: You bring me these, I’ll bring the wine. Or port. Or whatever makes you happy. Yes? Diiiiivine!
PS. I will also supply bourbon soaked cherries and dark chocolate.
Theo Chocolate makes these amazing coconut curry chocolate bars that we used one year for making S’mores. So. Damn. Good.
dark chocolate, figs and just a tiny slice of brie
I like the idea of combining dark chocolate covered pretzels with gooey marshmellows.
I would do banana, peanut butter, Nutella, and marshmallow or a strawberry and white chocolate flavored peanut butter (like from Peanut Butter & Co). Dates, chocolate, and bacon.
the elvis! a slice of banana, a smudge of pb, dark chocolate, marshmallows, and a small slice of bacon if you’re feeling adventurous!
There are so many awesome ideas here! I just got a vanilla smoke chocolate bar (Mast Bros chocolate), and that would probably be super delicious in s’more form. Or maybe a chocolate bar with coffee in it? Sort-of a decadent mocha style s’more.
Chocolate and coconut would be a yummy smore!
Whole Foods would allow for endless choices! I would probably try the almond butter & banana first because that sounds delicious and our own creation would be…. raspberries, vegan marshmallows, chocolate, and a little brown sugar!
Those all sound amazing! I think I would like to try a Justin’s dark chocolate peanut butter cup, marshmallow s’more!
PB&J Smore:
Strawberry flavored homemade marshmallow
almond butter
dark chocolate
graham cracker!
I think I’d go for a chocolate peanut butter mix!
dark chocolate, dried apricots, honey and marshmallow!
classic smore + sliced strawberries and shredded coconut
These sound absolutely incredible- and thank you for the heads up on the vegan marshmallows! I could see adding dried fruit or nuts too! But peanut butter might be my fave!
My favorite s’mores lately have been AlterEco’s dark chocolate quinoa from WF, almond butter, and banana. Even better if we can wrap them in foil and make them on the grill!
Hi! Love this idea! Summertime grilling and camping are some of my favorite things and I sure do love a smore! Two ideas-I would try a spicy smore-maybe with candied jalepenos. I would also go with a salty/sweet idea and add bacon and sea salt. Can’t wait to try! Happy summer!