S Mores Treats No Bake Krispie Treats With Golden Grahams Cereal

One of the biggest game-changing s’mores moments in my life (because yes, these moments exist) came when my childhood friend Laura introduced me to the concept of using a peanut butter cup in place of the standard square of milk chocolate in my s’mores. Friends, please promise me you’ll try a peanut butter cup s’more at least once in your life. It won’t be your last. Peanut butter and marshmallow are a salty-sweet, sticky-creamy, heavenly combination. Think fluffernutter sandwich, times one million. THEN, came the game-changing Rice Krispie treat moment: the first time I had a s’mores Rice Krispie treat with graham crackers. If you aren’t familiar with this twist on classic Rice Krispie treats, a s’mores treat uses graham cracker cereal in place of the rice cereal and adds chocolate chips. They’re sticky, ooey-gooey, and taste like a pan of no-bake s’mores. It was only a matter of time until my loves—peanut butter s’mores and s’mores Krispie treats—collided into a single dessert.

About this S’mores Treats Recipe

What makes today’s S’mores Treats recipe special is not only the addition of peanut butter, but also the fact that the ingredients are more wholesome than what you’ll fine in the original Golden Grahams s’mores recipe. I based the recipe off of my tasty Healthy Rice Krispie Treats, which use brown rice syrup in place of marshmallows. While brown rice syrup is a bit more processed than honey or maple syrup, it’s still somewhat natural and is a better option than corn syrup, the primary ingredient in marshmallows. My grocery store sells brown rice syrup, and you can also find it online.

I originally made my Healthy Rice Krispie Treats recipe as a complete experiment and was shocked by how much they resembled the flavor of classic marshmallow treats, despite the fact that they didn’t contain any marshmallows at all. Which brings me to my S’mores Treats secret: this recipe does not have marshmallows either!

Please take it from this dedicated lover of s’mores: the brown rice syrup tastes so much like melty marshmallows, their flavor is well-represented. This easy dessert gives you the s’mores flavor experience with more natural ingredients. These indoor s’mores also keep your kitchen cool. Since they are a no-bake dessert, you don’t need to turn on your oven. (Loving this idea? Check out my full list of no bake dessert recipes.) If you are making a dessert for a crowd with dietary concerns, this is a naturally vegan dessert recipe if you use dairy-free chocolate (you can find more vegan desserts in my collection of vegan recipes). If someone in your party can’t have peanut butter, you can also try this recipe with almond butter.

Whether you’re intrigued by this yummy, fuss-free way to enjoy s’mores (less mess and no campfire required), love the idea of Golden Grahams peanut butter treats, are looking for a winning no-bake dessert for the Fourth of July and upcoming barbecues, or simply want a healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth, these S’mores Treats will not disappoint. Scout’s honor!