• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Dehydrating
    • Dehydrating FAQ
    • Best Dehydrators
  • Canning
  • Shop

The Purposeful Pantry

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Dehydrating
  • Canning
  • Subscribe
  • Shop
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Dehydrating
    • Canning
    • Subscribe
    • Shop
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    The Purposeful Pantry » Dehydrating

    Author: Darcy Baldwin • Published: Dec 16, 2022 · Modified: May 20, 2023

    Crunchy S'mores Mix with Dehydrated Marshmallows

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Pin Recipe

    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!

    Cruncy S'more Mix in a gift jar and spilled out onto a tabletop.

    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 for Crunchy S'more Mix: Dehydrated marshmallows, graham cereal and chocolate bits.

    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).
    Crunchy s'more mix in a stainless steel bowl.

    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.

    Often Asked Questions

    Can you use freeze-dried marshmallows to make S'mores mix

    Yes, they will work the same whether you purchase or make your own in your freeze-dryer.

    What does S'more mean?

    S'more means 'some more' credited to the 1927 edition of the Girl Scout manual. Because it's so good, you'll want s'more!

    Can you use fresh or homemade marshmallows?

    Yes! They will not have the crunchy texture of this recipe, but you can certainly use them!

    What are graham crackers called in the UK?

    Graham crackers aren't well known in the UK. You can substitute a digestive biscuit instead.

    Can you dehydrate roasted marshmallows?

    Yes! Place marshmallows on a baking sheet under a broiler until roast, then flipping them over to toast the other side. Try these dehydrated roasted marshmallow s'mores for the perfect way to bring the outdoors in, any time of year!

    What do dehydrated marshmallows taste like?

    If you've ever had Lucky Charms cereal with marshmallows or Swiss Miss hot chocolate mix with marshmallows - that is what a dehydrated marshmallow tastes like.

    More Marshmallow Ideas

    • Dehydrated roasted marshmallow s'mores on dehydrator tray on wooden surface.
      Dehydrated Roasted Marshmallow S'mores
    • Excalibur dehydrator tray of dehydrated peppermint marshmallows and jar of marshmallow powder
      How to Dehydrate Marshmallows & Make Marshmallow Powder
    • Dehydrated Marshmallow Pops - S'more and Peppermint
      Dehydrated Marshmallow Pops
    • Marshmallow Peeps in rainbow order around a Nesco dehydrator tray
      How to Dehydrate Peeps Marshmallows

    📖 Recipe

    Crunchy s'more mix in a gift jar with a red ribbon and spilling on a white table top.

    Crunchy S'more Mix with Dehydrated Marshmallows

    Create a wonderful snack for last-minute gift giving or movie-night treats with this twist on a traditional sweet trail mix. Dehydrated marshmallows are the secret ingredient for this tasty recipe from your pantry!
    Print PIN THIS! Rate
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16 people
    Calories: 348kcal
    Author: Darcy Baldwin

    Equipment

    • 1 Large mixing bowl
    • storage containers or gift bags

    Ingredients

    • 4 Cups Dehydrated marshmallows
    • 4 Cups Cinnamon graham cereal
    • 4 Cups Chocolate Chunks

    Instructions

    • Mix all ingredients into a large bow.
    • Store in an airtight container or separate into gift containers of your choice.
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Video

    Darcy's Tips

    Notes:
    Use suggested recipe ingredients or substitute any of your favorites. Here are a few suggestions:
    • Pretzels
    • Chocolate candies
    • Coconut shreds
    • White Chocolate
    • Milk chocolate chips
    To store: 
    Use an airtight container for storage for up to three months.
    To serve and give:
    Use candy treat bags or small canning jars with ribbons to gift for the holidays or make for classroom treats.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5Cup | Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only. Nutrient information for dehydrated foods is based on fresh. Use ¼ of the servicing size for the same nutrient information. Thus 1 Cup of fresh fruit has the same sugars as ¼ dried.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @thepurposefulpantry or tag #thepurposefulpantry!

    ©ThePurposefulPantry. Photographs and content are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe's link is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited.

    More Dehydrating

    • Dehydrated tzatziki mix with fresh cucumbers and a bowl of tzatziki in background.
      Dehydrated Tzatziki Seasoning Mix
    • Dehydrated pineapple slices that look like flowers.
      Dehydrate Pineapple
    • Chicken bacon ranch stoup in a Honeydukes mug with a spoon
      Chicken Bacon Ranch Stew Slowcooker Recipe
    • Bowl of raw ground beef (left) and one of dehydrated ground beef (right)
      Easy Tips to Dehydrate Ground Beef

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Darcy Baldwin of The Purposeful Pantry.

    Howdy! I'm Darcy! I've spent twenty years learning how to stretch our budget and stock our family's pantry by dehydrating food. You can do it, too!

    Learn how I can help you →

    You can get my new book, Dehydrating Basics & Journal to help you get started on your dehydrating journey!

    Dehydrating Basics & Journal for Beginners and Beyond front cover
    • YouTube
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram

    Most Popular

    • 3 meal in a jar mixes
      Best Meals in a Jar Recipes
    • Fruits and vegetables in a suitcase for a post on how to dehydrate produce
      200 Best Dehydrating Recipes for Fruits and Vegetables
    • Zucchini on grass
      8 Ways to Dehydrate Zucchini
    • White eggs in a paper carton on a blue wooden surface
      9 Ways to Preserve Eggs (Safely)

    Summer Preserving

    • Plate of seasoned dehydrated zucchini chips
      DIY Zucchini Chips
    • Seasoned dried tomato chips spilling from a mason jar, fresh vine ripe tomatoes on red striped towel in background.
      How to Make Dehydrated Tomato Chips
    • Bell peppers with pepper powder and dried pepper bits
      How to Dehydrate Bell Peppers & DIY 'Paprika'
    • English cucumber sliced, a jar of cucumber powder, and dehydrated cucumbers on a wooden serving tray
      Dehydrate English Cucumbers + Cucumber Powder

    Footer

    ^ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Copyright
    • Accessibility Policy
    • How We Give Back

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for a free 5-Day Beginnering Dehydrator Course!

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Youtube
    • Facebook

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 The Purposeful Pantry by Purposeful Media, LLC. |