S’mores are the classic camping dessert for a reason. Toasted marshmallow, melted chocolate, and graham crackers are simple, messy, and somehow perfect every time.
But not everyone stops at the classic version. Some campers have decided the traditional s’more needs a little extra flair, and the internet has certainly delivered. There are countless s’mores-inspired creations out there, ranging from genuinely delicious to completely unhinged.
Here are a few of our favorite over-the-top s’mores ideas for your next camping trip.
Banana Split S’Mores
This one earns points for being nearly as easy as a regular s’more while still feeling creative. Slice a banana down the middle to create a little “boat,” fill it with mini marshmallows and chocolate or peanut butter chips, then roast it over the grill or campfire until everything gets warm and gooey.
Cotton Candy S’Mores
This version skips the usual chocolate and goes in a much sweeter direction. One recipe from Eat the Trend uses strawberry marshmallows, birthday cake sprinkles, and a puff of cotton candy for a colorful dessert that feels more like a carnival than a campfire.
Bacon Weave S’Mores
Candied bacon on a s’more is already a bold move. Replacing the graham cracker with a woven square of bacon is another level entirely. It is sweet, salty, smoky, and completely over the top.
S’Mores Quesadilla
This might be one of the messiest desserts on the list, but it also sounds pretty hard to resist. Think melted chocolate, marshmallows, and graham cracker crumbs folded inside tortillas coated with cinnamon sugar. Then add even more marshmallows and chocolate on top just to make sure things stay chaotic.
Speculoos Nutella Candied Bacon S’mores
If Graham crackers are good, Speculoos cookies might be even better. Their warm spice flavor gives this version a richer, more dessert-like feel, and when you add Nutella and candied bacon, the whole thing turns into a campfire treat that is definitely not for minimalists. Here’s the recipe from Diana, A Broad.
S’Mores Nachos
A lot of so-called s’mores nachos are really just dessert dip. This version from the Rachel Ray Show takes the idea more seriously by using cinnamon-sugar pita chips for crunch, then layering on chocolate and marshmallows like a proper sweet nacho plate.
S’Mores Popsicles
Not every camping day calls for a campfire dessert. When it is hot outside, a frozen s’mores-inspired treat sounds pretty great. These popsicles take the usual chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker flavors and turn them into a cold dessert that still scratches the s’mores itch. Full recipe at Creme de la Crumb.
S’Mores Grilled Cheese
Stay with us here. The name may sound questionable, but the ingredient list makes a convincing argument. Nutella, marshmallow fluff, graham cracker crumbs, and mascarpone cheese come together in a sandwich that is more dessert than grilled cheese. For campground cooking, this would be especially fun in a pie iron over the fire.
Nutella Peach “S’Mores”
For campers who want something a little less sugary, this variation swaps the marshmallow for a grilled peach. Whether it officially counts as a s’more is up for debate, but warm fruit and chocolate around the campfire still sounds like a win. But here you go, from Field and Stream, a s’more that replaces the marshmallow with a grilled peach.
S’mores Sushi
Some people see a simple dessert and immediately wonder how to make it dramatically more complicated. That is the energy behind s’mores sushi. It is playful, unnecessary, and probably a fun conversation starter if you really want to impress the campsite neighbors.
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