Soft, gooey marshmallows. Sweet, melted chocolate. Crispy, honeyed cookies. When it comes to everyone’s favourite campfire treat, some might wonder why you’d mess with perfection, but we’re always interested in pushing the boundaries of deliciousness! If you want to make your s’mores extra special this summer, check out our five ways to update this classic dessert.

Chocolate: To make great s’mores, you’ve got to start with great chocolate. Hershey’s is a great, affordable choice, but we also love splurging on gourmet brands like Ghiradelli. For a fun flavour boost, try using flavoured or filled chocolate such as peanut butter chocolate (or a peanut butter cup!), mint chocolate, caramel chocolate, or raspberry chocolate.

Cookies: Who says you have to stick with plain graham crackers? Try mixing things up a bit with chocolate graham crackers, or try using your other favourite cookies like peanut butter, gingersnaps, or even chocolate chip.

Fruit: We love the idea of adding sweet fruit to your s’mores! Strawberries, raspberries, or bananas would be obvious choices to pair with chocolate, but we think some fresh, summer peaches or juicy pineapple would also be delicious! Don’t have any fruit on-hand? A swipe of your fave jam would also be yummy!

Spreads: Nutella, peanut butter (or your fave nut butter), dulce de leche, lemon curd…any of your favourite spreads are totally fair game for trying out on your s’mores!

Toppings: Sometimes a little sprinkle of salt or cinnamon can go a long way! Toasted coconut or crushed nuts also add a nice crunchy texture and a big flavour punch.

With so many great options to add into your s’mores, we really don’t think you can make a bad combo! But if you need some help to push you in the right direction, here’s a few of our faves:

• Strawberry banana s’more: Graham crackers + sliced strawberries + sliced bananas + chocolate + marshmallow
• PB & chocolate s’more: Chocolate graham crackers + peanut butter cup  + sliced bananas + marshmallow
• Mint chocolate s’more: Chocolate graham crackers + mint chocolate + marshmallow
• Strawberry nutella s’more: Graham crackers + sliced strawberries + Nutella + marshmallow
• Ginger peach s’more: Gingersnaps + sliced peaches + marshmallow
• Chocolate salted caramel s’more: Chocolate graham crackers + dulce de leche + dark chocolate + sprinkle of salt + marshmallow
• Lemon meringue s’more: Graham crackers + lemon curd + marshmallow
• Tropical s’more: Graham crackers + toasted coconut + pineapple + marshmallow

What kind of s’mores will you be making ’round the campfire this summer? Share your fave combos in the comments below!