There are some viral recipes that are worth the hype…and this is definitely one of them.

If you love the combination of gooey marshmallows, melted chocolate, and graham crackers but don’t love all the sugar that comes with a traditional s’more, these Better For You Date S’mores are such a fun alternative.

Sweet Medjool dates replace the chocolate bar, marshmallow cream gets tucked inside, and everything is finished with a drizzle of melted chocolate and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. They’re chewy, chocolatey, a little salty, and surprisingly satisfying.

I’ve been making these as an afternoon treat, and they disappear every single time.

Why You’ll Love These Date S’mores

Ready in about 10 minutes
No campfire required
Naturally sweetened with dates
Perfect for summer snacking
Easy to customize
Great make-ahead dessert

Ingredients

Makes 6

3/4 cup Hu Chocolate Gems or chocolate chips
1/3 cup Toonie Moonie Vanilla Marshmallow Cream
6 Medjool dates, pitted and opened
6 Simple Mills Honey Cinnamon Sweet Thins
Flaky sea salt

How to Make Better For You Date S’mores

Step 1

Remove the pits from the dates and gently spread each one open.

Step 2

Fill each date with a spoonful of vanilla marshmallow cream.

Step 3

Top with a Honey Cinnamon Sweet Thin, gently pressing it into the marshmallow.

Step 4

Melt the chocolate chips according to the package directions and drizzle over each s’more.

Step 5

Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still warm.

Let the chocolate set for a few minutes before serving.

Jenny’s Tips

Use soft Medjool dates. They’re naturally caramel-like and give the best texture.

Don’t skip the flaky salt. It balances the sweetness and makes every bite taste more like a gourmet dessert.

Store in the refrigerator. They’ll keep for several days and are delicious chilled.

Double the recipe. These disappear fast.

Easy Variations

Add Peanut Butter

Spread a little peanut butter inside the date before adding the marshmallow cream.

Use Dark Chocolate

Swap in your favorite dark chocolate for an even richer flavor.

Make Them Gluten-Free

Simple Mills Sweet Thins are already gluten free, making this recipe an easy gluten-free dessert.

faq

Yes! Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days

Large, soft Medjool dates work best.

You can, but the marshmallow cream gives a much gooier texture.

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