S’mores Granola
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Quick and easy with just a few ingredients.
- Only 12 grams of carbs per serving!
- Tastes like a dessert but is deceivingly healthy.
- Add s’mores granola to milk as cereal or on top of your favorite yogurt.
- Great on its own or as an “eat from the jar” snack.
When you find a good granola it’s hard to stop snacking on it. Usually, it’s high calorie, high fat and high carb. That’s why I originally created my homemade healthy vanilla granola and low carb lemon granola. And now, I’ve brought you an incredible s’mores version.
I’ve spent a lot of time perfecting a low carb alternative and this s’more granola is no exception. It pairs two of my favorite things .. granola and s’mores. Nothing says summer like roasting s’mores over the campfire and now you can keep summer around all year long. With a few pantry staples, you’ll can have a low carb dessert for breakfast that is ready in no time and tastes like summer.
If you can’t get enough S’mores and granola, try my chewy s’mores granola bars or chewy chocolate protein granola bars.
This s’mores granola was inspired by the s’mores we all love but I didn’t want the mess nor did I have a campfire. Holy heck, it’s so good, my family ate the whole batch in 5 minutes. The marshmallows spread over the granola perfectly with the melted chocolate and is the perfect combination of flavors.
How to store this granola
You can store s’mores granola in an airtight container for up to three months. I highly suggest making double or triple the batch if you intend to do this, because it is one of those snacks that once you start, it’s hard to stop.
What to pair this granola with
The first time I made this, we ate the s’mores granola with our hands straight from the cookie sheet. Don’t judge, I didn’t know it was going to be THAT good. The next time, I made extra so was able to enjoy it so many ways. The kids love to eat it like cereal in the morning with a little milk. I eat it as a parfait with Fage plain non-fat Greek yogurt. Or, as my husband prefers, grab the jar and go to town. Any way you decide to enjoy this granola, will be the right way, it’s just so good.
Is this recipe gluten and dairy-free?
S’mores granola is dairy-free if you use dairy-free chocolate chips and marshmallows. Dandies is a good vegan marshmallow brand and Enjoy Life is a good chocolate chip brand. This recipe is not gluten-free due to the cereal and graham crackers, but if you can find gluten-free alternatives for these ingredients, go for it!
Ingredients and Substitutes:
These are the main ingredients and substitutions. See recipe card below for full ingredients list and instructions for s’mores granola.
Old Fashioned Oats: this recipe uses old fashioned or rolled oats. Do not use instant oats for this recipe.
Puffed Rice Cereal: you will need puffed rice cereal for this recipe, linked here. I like the brand Arrowhead which can be found at my local grocery store on the bottom shelf (in a bag) and Target.
Vanilla Protein Powder: I am using Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Vanilla Ice Cream protein powder. You can use your favorite vanilla protein powder or other flavors as desired. You’ll need one scoop.
Graham Cracker: I buy whatever is on sale. You will be using two sheets.
Coconut Oil: to combine the dry ingredients this recipe uses 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil. You can substitute 1:1 with butter.
Lite Pancake Syrup: to combine the dry ingredients this recipe uses 1/4 cup of lite sugar free pancake syrup, you can substitute with 100% pure maple or honey.
Mini Marshmallows: any standard mini marshmallow, Signature Select brand is what I used.
Chocolate Chips: I used O Organics. You can swap with Lily’s for a lower calorie option but I find they don’t melt as well as regular chocolate chips.
How to make s’mores granola
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine dry ingredients
Combine the oats, puffed rice, vanilla protein powder and graham crackers in a bowl and mix together.
Add the wet ingredients
Melt the coconut oil and add to the bowl of dry ingredients. Add the syrup and stir together so everything is evenly coated.
Bake
Spread the granola onto a parchment lined baking sheet so that there are no large clumps, leaving a lot of spaces between the granola in a single layer on the pan. This will help it dry out while baking. Bake for 8-10 minutes, remove from oven and top the granola evenly with the marshmallows and chocolate chips. Place back in the oven for 2-4 minutes to melt the toppings.
Remove from oven and mix
Remove from the oven and slightly mash together so the melted marshmallows and chocolate spread throughout the granola as it will be sticky when it comes out of the oven. See picture above.
Cool and enjoy!
Let the granola cool completely on the sheet pan before serving or storing. Letting the granola cool will make the marshmallows and chocolate cool to the granola making large delicious chunks of s’mores.
What is the serving size for this granola?
Nutrition facts are an estimate. As always, for the most accurate measurement per serving weigh your final dish and divide by the serving amount.
This homemade granola makes approximately 10 servings, 1/2 cup or 26 grams per serving.
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S’mores Granola
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats 40g
- 2 cups puffed rice cereal 34g
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 31g
- 2 graham cracker sheets crumbled
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 50ml
- 1/4 cup lite pancake syrup 50ml
- 2/3 cup mini marshmellows 30g
- 2 Tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips 30g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine the oats, puffed rice, vanilla protein powder and graham crackers in a bowl and mix together.
- Melt the coconut oil and add to the bowl of dry ingredients. Add the syrup and stir together so everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the granola onto a parchment lined baking sheet so that there are no large clumps, leaving a lot of spaces between the granola in a single layer on the pan. This will help it dry out while baking.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, remove and top the granola evenly with the marshmallows and chocolate chips. Place back in the oven for 2-4 minutes to melt the toppings.
- Remove from the oven and slightly mash together so the melted marshmallows and chocolate spread throughout the granola as it will be sticky when it comes out of the oven.
- Let the granola cool completely on the sheet pan before serving or storing. Letting the granola cool will make the marshmallows and chocolate cool to the granola making large delicious chunks of s'mores.
Notes
- Nutrition info is always an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
- Bake in an even layer to help it dry out while baking. Try to get pieces close to the same size, breaking up any large chunks.
- 10 servings: 1/2 cup or 26g each.
It seems like they stopped making arrowhead mills puffed rice cereal. Any suggestions for an alternative?
Hmm I’m still seeing it at my stores, Walmart and Amazon. You can definitely use any puffed rice you can find, Natures Path has one.
Easy and delicious.
Healthier treat!
So good, made it for a family vacation and everyone loved it! Making another double batch right now
This was so easy to make! And of course, it tastes great!
Such an easy recipe and handy for on-the-go snack ideas. And as a bonus, leaves your kitchen smelling amazing!
The smell is the best!! So glad you liked it!
Easy to prep and so so good as a topping to yogurt. Helping me break the cycle of nightly ice cream 😂
Super easy and so delicious!!!