Serene
This recipe is inspired by warmer weather on the horizon and camping adventures around the corner! S’mores are one of my favorite sweet treats! I love making and of course devouring s’mores because they are devilishly delicious, and connect me to the countless warm moments toasting marshmallows and making them over a camp/bon fire. As I’ve reduced my processed sugar and food consumption over the years I recognize the effects they were having on my energy levels and body. Keeping me in a cycle of craving and eating other processed foods that made me feel lethargic and dull for the rest of the day. I’m human though, and s’mores are one of my sweet vices that I love to fully enjoy occassionally and with recognition and ownership of how it’s going to affect me. For more of the story I invite you to the link here. To make this sweet simple vegetarian recipe with vegan option see recipe below…
Mini marshmallows, bitter Belgian chocolate, Graham crackers
First, I begin with an Ayurveda practice before cooking that I love, helping to keep past, present, or future worries and thoughts from being cooked in or stirred into the food. To ground me into the moment before gathering the ingredients to have everything in arms reach. I close my eyes and take a few rounds of deep breaths.
Now, let’s begin first by gathering all the ingredients. You will need graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate, medium heat resistant bowl, medium pot, heat resistant slotted spoon and spatula, baking sheet/flat tray, parchment paper, and small bowl.
melting chocolate
Fill medium pot at least half way with water and rest the heat resistant bowl over the pot for a double boiler. Heat over med-high until boiling then reduce to low heat. Add the chocolate to the heated bowl. Stirring occasionally until completely melted and to prevent the chocolate from burning.
Dipped and dusted s’mores
Next, dip the halved graham crackers, one at a time, into the chocolate and fully immerse all sides. I used a slotted spoon for the extra chocolate to drip through and off, and then to transfer onto the baking tray with parchment paper to dry. Now, sprinkle the marshmallows and dried rose petals over the chocolate grahams. Allow them to dry completely, this could take several hours, or if you have room you can pop them into the refrigerator/freezer to speed up the process. See bottom pic for an example of what they’ll look like dried.
Serene S’mores
Recipe
Makes 12
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 25 min + 60 min cooling in refrigerator/freezer
Gather: graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate, medium heat resistant bowl, medium pot, heat resistant slotted spoon and spatula, baking sheet/flat tray, parchment paper, and small bowl.
Serene S’mores
0.465 lbs - 53% bitter chocolate (I used Callebaut Belgian) / dark chocolate to make vegan
1 C vegan / regular mini/large marshmallows, your pref.
6 Graham Crackers
6 Dried rose petals broken apart, de-stemmed (optional)
Directions
I invite you to begin by taking a few optional deep breaths, connecting you into the moment and your body.
First, fill medium pot at least half way with water and rest the heat resistant bowl over the pot for a double boiler. Heat over med-high until boiling then reduce to low heat and a simmer.
Add the chocolate to the heated bowl. Stirring occasionally until completely melted and to prevent the chocolate from burning.
Next, dip the halved graham crackers, one at a time, into the chocolate and fully immerse all sides. I used a slotted spoon for the extra chocolate to drip through and off, and then to transfer onto the baking tray with parchment paper to dry.
Now, sprinkle the marshmallows and dried rose petals over the chocolate grahams. Allow them to dry completely, this could take several hours, or if you have room you can pop them into the refrigerator/freezer to speed up the process. See bottom pic for an example of what they’ll look like dried. Enjoy!
Thank you for your time reading and creating these divine Serene S’mores! I invite you to leave kind comments below and to subscribe to my newsletter for new elixir recipes and updates. xo, Honne
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