These No-Bake S'mores Cups are an easy, mini dessert that brings all the classic campfire flavor without the baking. Made with gluten-free graham crackers, rich dark chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and a marshmallow on top, they’re quick to assemble and perfect for summer desserts.
"My dairy and gluten-free son is obsessed with smores. I'm going to make these with GF crackers. I can't wait to try them." -Jeanine
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In:40 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 12
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 204 kcals and 2 grams of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Gluten-free graham crackers, dark chocolate, peanut butter, mini marshmallows, and honey.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Gluten-free.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: They deliver all the gooey, chocolatey s’mores flavor in an easy, no-bake dessert that feels indulgent without turning on the oven.
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There are few flavors as classic as s’mores in the summertime, and now you can enjoy them without lighting a fire. These mini no-bake, peanut butter s’mores cups are portioned, kid-friendly, and easy to make ahead, which makes them perfect for busy days or backyard treats (right up there with my honey rice krispies treats and gluten-free peanut butter protein balls).
Sweetened with a touch of honey and layered with graham crackers, dark chocolate, and creamy peanut butter, each cup delivers that nostalgic s’mores flavor in a grab-and-go form. I love keeping a batch in the fridge or freezer for quick desserts, similar to how I stash no-bake cookie dough protein balls.
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💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy to make: With only 6 main ingredients (all from the pantry) and no oven needed, these s'mores bites come together easily.
Kid-friendly: Kids devour these mini, peanut butter s'mores, but they also enjoy helping to make them!
Small portions: A great way to enjoy a classic flavor but in a mini form. It's why people like my peanut butter protein brownies, too.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Gluten-free Graham cracker crumbs: The kind you use may change the texture of the mini s'mores a bit. I haven't tried my keto graham crackers yet, but I’ve used both Kinnikinnick and Schar. If you’re dairy-free, also make sure to double-check there’s no butter! If you have extra, check out these graham cracker crust desserts, too.
- Coconut oil: This is what replaces melted butter from a classic recipe. Know that cold-pressed, extra virgin coconut oil has the best health perks, but it also has a slight coconut taste. So, use what you’re comfortable with.
- Marshmallows: You want the mini marshmallows for these s'mores bites! Though you can find healthier options, any of them will work as they don’t need to be melted.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
White chocolate: If you can find dairy-free white chocolate chips, this is a tasty way to change the aesthetic and taste of the s'mores cups recipe.
Nut butter: Made with a classic peanut butter (no oil peanut butter works too), you could use an almond-hazelnut butter or a drizzle of coconut milk caramel sauce for more indulgence.
How To Make No Bake S'mores Cups
Step 1: Crush graham crackers and melt coconut oil.
Step 2: Pour oil and honey into graham crackers and stir.
Step 3: Portion and press down the graham cracker crusts into a silicone mini muffin pan.
Step 4: Add a dollop of melted chocolate chips in each cup.
Step 5: Scoop out the peanut butter into the middle.
Step 6: Add mini marshmallows on top. Pop in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Expert Tips
The harder you press them into the silicone mini muffin pan, the better they’ll hold together.
You will want a mini silicone mold for the easy no-bake dessert. Regular paper muffin cups won’t allow you to press the graham cracker crusts into them as well. Likewise, they peel a bit coming off.
Make sure not to fill the muffin pan to the top with crust, otherwise the chocolate will spill over.
How To Store Them
The s'mores cups only need to be in the freezer long enough to set. After that, they can be stored in the fridge for 5-7 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
If stored in the freezer, let them sit at room temperature for 10-20 minutes before serving. If in the fridge, you can eat them right away.
They also taste great ever slightly warmed up, then they taste just like you're beside a campfire and rocking a toasted marshmallow!
No Bake S'mores Cups FAQs
Yes, mini s'mores are a great recipe for kids to make because there's no major baking involved. Kids love popping the peanut butter and marshmallows into the cups. So, get them into the kitchen to help you.
Yes, you can make mini s'mores cups ahead of time and store them in the silicone mold in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you need them, let them thaw overnight in the fridge and serve!
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No-Bake S'mores Cups (Dairy and Gluten-Free0
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups crushed graham crackers gluten-free as needed
- 2.5 tbs honey
- 1 tbs coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate large chunks, dairy-free as needed
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 12 mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Crush the graham crackers and melt coconut oil.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with coconut oil and honey. It won’t look coated but that’s ok.
- Fill the graham cracker crusts to ¾ of the top of each silicone muffin molds and press down. Make sure there is a small divot in the middle of each cup and you’re not going to the top of the mold or the chocolate will run over.
- The harder you press down the better it will stick.
- Heat the chocolate over low until just melted. Portion a dollop of chocolate over top of the graham crackers cups.
- Then scoop out the peanut butter into the middle of each s'mores cup.
- Finally, add a marshmallow on top and crumble more graham crackers if you have them.
- Pop in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Tiffany Biggerstaff says
I tried making these but couldn’t find a silicone mini muffin pan anywhere, so I used a regular sized one. The graham cracker crust did not stay together at ALL so when people pulled them out all they got was the chocolate and peanut butter part with a very thin layer of crust stuck to it. Also, 1/3 cup dark chocolate was not nearly enough! I had to use almost a whole bag of dark chocolate chips and was frantically heating them up so that the others didn't cool too much before putting the peanut butter on. Over all they tasted good, but we had to eat the crust with a spoon by itself. I probably won’t make this again. 🤷🏼♀️😕
fitasamamabear says
Sorry to hear you had trouble with them. The silicone molds really do help as It sounds like the muffin tin might have just been too big (I haven't tried them in a regular muffin tin) which would make the graham cracker much more spread out.
Jeanine says
My dairy and gluten-free son is obsessed with smores. I'm going to make these with GF crackers. I can't wait to try them.
fitasamamabear says
Omg yay! So happy I can give him a friendly alternative, he'll LOVE them!
Robin says
OMG these are so good! I love that they are dairy free, too!
fitasamamabear says
Hehe yay!
Sherry says
What a great healthy and tasty treat!! This s'mores recipe was so easy to make and my family loved them!
fitasamamabear says
Glad the family approved!
Jennifer says
What a tasty treat and I love that they're small so I can nibble on just one or two without feeling guilty!
fitasamamabear says
Right?! Just a bite-size indulgence!
Allyssa says
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
Mandy Applegate says
I've been looking for a dairy free version of smores and these were really great - thank you!
fitasamamabear says
Glad I could give you a new favorite!
Bianca says
Yummm these smores cups are so goood! I will definitely be making these a lot in the future
fitasamamabear says
They're rather addictive aren't they?!
Nancy says
Horray finally a dairy free recipe that’s tasty and I don’t feel too guilty eating them!
fitasamamabear says
Hehe YES
Glenda says
A perfect bonfire treat! Thanks so much for the yummy recipe!
fitasamamabear says
Yes! All the summer feels.