Crunchy S’mores Mix with Dehydrated Marshmallows

Make use of dehydrated marshmallows by creating this Crunchy S’mores Mix for last-minute gift-giving or treats for the kids on the go! Using dried (or freeze-dried) marshmallows instead of fresh marshmallows gives a fun crunchy bite!

S’mores are a wonderful treat all year round in front of a campfire.

But campfire s’mores are hard to package as Christmas or holiday gifts or as a classroom snack. And what about trying to make s’mores while snuggling up for movie night? A few individual bowls of this is a perfect movie-night treat!

How to Make Crunchy S’more Trail Mix

We’ve tweaked the traditional s’more cereal snack mix to include dehydrated marshmallows instead of fresh ones for a fun crunch!

This easy recipe is perfect for your kids to put together for school snacks, camping or road trips, or for gifting to their classroom friends.

Ingredients:

• Dehydrated mini marshmallows: You can dehydrate marshmallows yourself or use freeze-dried marshmallows that you can purchase online or make if you have a freeze-dryer.
• Graham Cereal: I used Cinnamon Toast Crunch because I love the cinnamon flavor, but you can use Teddy Grahams (graham crackers shaped like teddy bears), broken graham crackers, or other graham cereal like Golden Grahams Cereal, or Chocolate Toast Crunch.
• Chocolate: We use dark chocolate chunks, but any chocolate chips, including milk chocolate, will work. Larger chunks give a more chocolatey flavor.

Alternative Ingredients:

This recipe is so easy and so versatile. Use traditional ingredients or add some of your favorite treats to the mix!

• Coconut shavings
• Pretzels – these will add a salty component to an otherwise sweet snack mix.
• Chocolate candies
• Peanuts or nuts (check for allergy issues if used in school settings).
• White chocolate chips
• Use a lower-sugar, organic cereal like Cascadian Farm Cinnamon Crunch cereal.

Gluten-Free Alternatives:

If you are on a gluten-free diet, here are a couple of options for you:

• Try Annies Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll
• Try this homemade version of gluten-free Golden Grahams.

Instructions:

1. Pour equal parts dried marshmallows (dehydrated or freeze-dried is fine) marshmallows, chocolate chunks, and cereal bits into a large bowl.
2. Mix with a spoon or large spatula until fully incorporated.
3. Place into your chosen storage or gifting container (options are listed below).

Storage:

Store in an airtight container for about three months.

Last-Minute Gift Idea

Crunchy S’more Mix makes a great gift for any fun occasion or party. But it is especially great for a last-minute Christmas gift for children or as guest favors.

Place your finished crunchy s’more trail mix into individual-sized or party-sized containers. You can use the following:

• Canning jars
• Treat bags with ties – use a holiday theme or clear cello bags depending on the time of year.
• Zipper top bags that are decorated for the holiday
• Airtight plastic containers

Learn more: Holiday Gift-Giving Ideas from Your Dehydrator

When to Serve:

This tasty sweet trail mix is perfect for:

• Camping Trips
• Road Trips
• Airplane Snacks (be sure to check for any allergy issues if using peanuts in the mix)
• Christmas party treats
• School snack day
• Movie nights

Tips:

If you want to make this for longer storage, store the individual ingredients separately. The marshmallows may begin to absorb the moisture in the cereal and chocolate, so if you want it for longer-term storage, keep the items separated and mix as you need them. Dried marshmallows (whether dehydrated or freeze-dried) will keep for a year, easily, if in an airtight container.

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