S’mores Trail Mix

This s’mores trail mix recipe brings together sweet and salty ingredients for a quick and easy campfire-inspired snack mix! Make it in a matter of minutes and pack it up for a camping trip, bring it along for a picnic snack, or share it with your kids for an after-school treat.

I fell in love with mini peanut butter cups right alongside everyone else when Trader Joe’s first came out with them years ago. I remember bringing home a container of them and being inspired to make this super easy s’mores trail mix.

In the years since I first made this trail mix, mini peanut butter cups have become easier to find, so we can whip this up any time. And it’s a good thing, too, since it’s one of my girls’ favorite fun snacks.

This recipe takes just minutes to throw together. It’s the perfect mix of sweet and salty flavors, as well as the perfect mix of textures. Crunchy cereal and pretzels, creamy peanut butter cups, and soft mini marshmallows all in one bite? Seriously so good.

Make this before you head out on a camping or road trip, mix it up for a movie night, or enjoy it alongside your kids as an after-school snack. It’s always a hit!

Storage

After mixing the s’mores trail mix in a large bowl, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Sometimes I go ahead and portion it into smaller containers so my kids can grab it as an easy snack any time.

I don’t recommend storing the mix in the fridge or freezer, as the texture of the pretzels and marshmallows can get a bit weird.

Allergy friendly variations

If you’re looking for a perfect snack for your family members with dietary restrictions, this snack mix is easily customizable:

For a gluten-free version: Use a gluten-free graham cracker cereal or use Annie’s gluten-free bunny grahams in place of the cereal, and swap the pretzels for your favorite gluten-free pretzels. If you are using pre-made puppy chow mix, be sure to check the ingredient list, as some packaged versions may not be certified gluten-free.

For a dairy-free version: Make the puppy chow with dairy-free chocolate chips and use mini dark chocolate peanut butter cups.

For a peanut-free version: Make the puppy chow with sunflower seed butter or use chocolate teddy grahams in place of the puppy chow. Swap the mini peanut butter cups for milk chocolate chips and omit the peanuts.

More fun and easy s’mores treats

If you’re looking for another yummy no-bake s’mores-inspired treat, try my frozen s’mores. They’re inspired by ice cream sandwiches, but are made with fluffy marshmallow creme instead of ice cream!

S’mores pie is another easy no-bake dessert and one of my favorite s’mores recipes to make. Chocolate pudding makes for the perfect pie filling to satisfy your sweet tooth.

My s’mores dip recipe is always a hit at parties or for movie nights. You get the flavors of a melty campfire s’more without having to build a fire!

Use your favorite brownie mix to whip up my easy s’mores brownies. They’re one of my favorite things to take to parties because they’re so easy to throw together but everyone loves them.