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Gluten Free Smores Bars turn a favorite fireside treat into a gooey chocolate-and-marshmallow-filled magic bar layered over a buttery graham cracker crust. Easy to make, no campfire needed!
Looking for more chocolatey, gluten-free dessert bar recipes? Try my classic Gluten Free Brownies, this fudgy Brookies recipe, and these easy Rocky Road Brownies!
Why You’ll Love These Gluten Free Smores Bars
Some of my favorite childhood memories took place around a campfire, always accompanied by s’mores! These gluten-free smores bars are choc full of nostalgia, not to mention a hefty amount of melted chocolate and gooey toasted marshmallows. Here’s why you’ll love them:
- Gooey layers. These are a fun riff on Magic Bars made with chopped milk chocolate, mini marshmallows, and sweetened condensed milk layered over crunchy gluten-free graham cracker crust.
- Flourless crust. Almond meal, butter, honey, and cinnamon combine to make a simple flourless crust that tastes like it was made with real graham crackers. It’s 100% gluten-free!
- No campfire needed. Make this easy smores bar recipe in the oven to enjoy all that toasty, gooey s’mores goodness year-round!
What You’ll Need
Let’s take a look at the short and sweet list of ingredients you’ll need to make these bars. I include some notes, too. Don’t forget to scroll down to the recipe card for a printable ingredients list.
- Crust: I use a variation of my Gluten-Free Graham Cracker Crust made with almond meal in place of graham crackers, along with melted butter, honey, cinnamon, and salt. You can substitute the almond meal with gluten-free graham crackers if you prefer (try my homemade recipe!).
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: Make sure you’re using sweetened condensed milk and not unsweetened evaporated milk.
- Chocolate Bars: Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars are the classic choice for campfire s’mores. Note that the 1.5 oz size is the only Hershey’s chocolate bar that is gluten-free. You can also use another gluten-free chocolate bar or chocolate chips.
- Mini Marshmallows: You can also use larger marshmallows and chop them up into smaller pieces.
How to Make Smores Bars
Here’s a quick step-by-step overview of this gooey smores bar recipe. Scroll to the recipe card for printable recipe instructions
- Make the crust. Mix the melted butter, honey, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in the almond meal until you reach a sandy texture. Then, press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a lined 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Add sweetened condensed milk. Spread some of the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust.
- Add chocolate and marshmallows. Next, layer on your chopped chocolate and mini marshmallows. top this with a drizzle of the remaining sweetened condensed milk.
- Bake. Bake the bars at 350ºF for 25-30 minutes, until the marshmallows are browned and toasty. Cool the bars completely before you slice them.
Tips for Success
Here are some tips for perfectly melty gluten-free smores bars:
- Use the right ingredients. Sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk both come in cans, and they’re often next to each other in the grocery store aisle. Make sure to double-check the label to ensure you have the right ingredient! This recipe won’t work with unsweetened condensed milk.
- Line the pan. Lining the pan with parchment paper makes it easy to lift the cooled bars right from the pan. Not to mention, easy cleanup!
- Check for doneness. These smores bars are done when the marshmallows are a puffed, golden brown.
- Get clean slices. Melted marshmallows are extra sticky! For clean cuts when slicing, run a sharp knife under warm water and wipe the blade clean between slices.
Easy Variations
These are some quick and easy smores bar variation ideas that you can try:
- Different crust. To make this dessert even more chocolatey, borrow the gluten-free Oreo crust from my Chocolate Cheesecake recipe. Or, make your own using Homemade Gluten-Free Oreos!
- Use marshmallow creme. In place of mini marshmallows, dollop over marshmallow fluff instead.
- Different candy bars. Change up the chocolate bars for chopped peanut butter cups, or more of your favorite gluten-free candy bars.
How to Store
- To Store. Store these smores bars in an airtight container on the counter for up to 4 days. I like to warm these bars in the microwave for a few seconds to freshen them up for serving.
- Freeze. Wrap the bars in a double layer of plastic wrap and freeze them for up to 3 months. Defrost the smores bars at room temperature before reheating and/or serving.
More Marshmallow Desserts
Check out these other gluten-free desserts featuring ooey-gooey marshmallows!
Gluten Free Smores Bars
These gluten free smores bars turn your favorite campfire treat into a gooey chocolate-and-marshmallow-filled magic bar with a buttery graham cracker crust!
Servings: 18
Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons melted butter
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups almond meal lightly packed
- 14.5 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 4 1.5 oz size Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars* coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter, honey, salt, and cinnamon, then stir in the almond meal until well-mixed and moist.
- Pour the crust mixture into the lined pan and press down firmly to form an even, tightly packed layer.
- Pour about three-quarters of the sweetened condensed milk over the crust layer, and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle with the chocolate and marshmallows, then drizzle with the remaining sweetened condensed milk.
- Bake for 25 – 30 minutes or until the marshmallows are lightly browned.
- Let the pan cool completely before you cut the dessert into bars.
Notes
*The only size of Hershey chocolate bars that are gluten free are the 1.5 oz size. Otherwise, use 1 cup gluten free milk chocolate chips or 6 oz. chopped milk chocolate
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Smores Bars
Amount Per Serving (1 bar)
Calories 243
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 126mg5%
Potassium 112mg3%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 160IU3%
Vitamin C 0.6mg1%
Calcium 94mg9%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimers: Please discuss your individual dietary needs (i.e. gluten free) with a physician. Even when not specified, be sure to verify all ingredients are gluten free, if needed, by reading labels on all packaging and/or confirming with the manufacturer this varies by brand and can change at any time. Nutrition information shown is an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate.
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YUMMY!! Those look fabulous.Thanks for stopping by and sharing with us at Merry Monday. I hope you have a great 4th of July weekend!
What a mouth-watering gooey s’mores recipe! I have to try it out as soon as possible! – Love, Anna
Now adding S’mores Magic Bars to my must make recipe list! They look amazing!
I’d love one all warm and gooey!
These look really good. I don’t have much luck with magic bars but maybe I’ll give these a try!
Ok, these are nothing short of amazing! S’mores are such a huge part of my childhood, but I love these bars SO much more than a traditional s’more!
Great recipe. It looks mouthwatering. I haven’t had s’mores in a long time. I’l have to give your recipe a try. Easier than building a campfire in my garden.
These are perfect for summer!