National S’mores Day celebrates on Aug. 10 the classic campfire dessert featuring chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers.
The experts at Kampgrounds of America offer fun, easy swaps for unique, elevated reinterpretations of the classic camping treat.
- Rice Krispies Treat S’more: Double the marshmallow goodness by substituting graham crackers with Rice Krispies Treats.
- Peanut Butter Cup S’more: Peanut butter lovers will devour this twist on the classic s’mores recipe. Simply replace the chocolate bar with a peanut butter cup.
- Sweet & Salty S’more: This is a favorite of caramel lovers. Drizzle caramel and flaky sea salt on top of your toasted marshmallow for an unforgettable mixture of sweet and salty.
- Strawberry S’more: If you love chocolate and fruit together, add fresh strawberries. Classic s’mores also taste great with peaches.
- Peppermint Patty S’more: Add a refreshing minty flavor to your favorite fireside treat by swapping out the chocolate with a peppermint patty or Andes Creme de Menthe Thin Mints. You can also substitute graham crackers with Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies.
- No-Chocolate S’more: Use bananas instead of chocolate for lots of gooey goodness.
- The Elvis: Isn’t everything better with bacon? Add banana, bacon and a peanut butter cup to your graham crackers and marshmallow.
- Mississippi Mud Pie: Swap the chocolate bar for chocolate pudding. Top with pecans and a dollop of whipped cream for a down-home creamy treat.
Other easy swaps:
- Replace honey graham crackers with chocolate grahams, cinnamon grahams, chocolate covered grahams, peanut butter sandwich cookies, chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal cookies, peanut butter cookies, coconut cookies, shortbread or pretzels.
- Replace the chocolate bar with white chocolate, caramel-filled chocolate, salted caramel-filled chocolate, peanut butter, jam, almond butter, lemon curd, toasted coconut or hard-frozen ice cream.
Kampgrounds of America is the largest network of privately owned campgrounds with more than 500 locations.
On the web: KOA.com
