Vegan + Gluten-Free PB S’mores Kit at Target
A Vegan + Gluten-Free S’mores Kit!
Summer is here, and that means outdoor gatherings and less cooking in the kitchen. For some, this includes camping (which you can count me out of) and the seasonal treat, s’mores (yes, please).
Three allergy-conscious brands teamed up to deliver a delicious twist on s’mores with a kit available only at Target. The kit comes with the fixings for 8 shareable s’mores for $14.99, complete with: 8 Dandies Vegan Marshmallows, 8 UNREAL Snacks Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, and 18 Partake Foods Classic Graham Crackers (that’s 2 extra in case any break, or you want a double-decker).
I LOVE this concept of a vegan and gluten-free s’mores kit and hope it expands to more retailers. This s’mores kit is perfect for a camping trip add-on, road-trip snacking, or BBQ potluck contribution. It’s also great for those of us who may be the only ones in the group with dietary restrictions, since we can easily place each piece in airtight containers to grab throughout the season. (I have eaten most of mine alone, though)
I bought the kit to taste-test, and am happy to report that these s’mores are mouthwatering and crave-worthy. They’re the perfect combo of sweet and salty. The graham crackers are subtly sweet and crumbly, the peanut butter is buttery and rich, the marshmallow is pillowy and sticky, and the dark chocolate is balanced and smooth without being overly decadent.
S’mores, originally coined “Some-mores,” were created in the 1920’s by a woman aptly called “Cookie,” who introduced the mashup to the Girl Scouts. These days, you don’t need a campfire to whip up this dessert, and according to the package, they’re just as enjoyable without any added heat. In fact, this kit lists several ways to heat up a s’more without a campfire, including the oven, microwave, air fryer, grill, and even candlelight. I am keen on the microwave option, but any vegan s’more is a s’more I’ll eat!
As far as I am aware, the vegan and gluten-free s’mores kit is currently only available at Target. All 3 pieces are now also available individually at most Target stores. Dandies has long been one of the few vegan marshmallow brands around, and they even make marshmallow cream (find my review here)! All Partake cookies are vegan and gluten-free, and most UNREAL Food’s dark chocolate candy is vegan. See below for a full list of UNREAL’s vegan varieties and the ingredient list for the s’mores kit.
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What is in the Vegan + Gluten-Free S’mores Kit?
Each S’mores Kit Comes With:
- 8 Dandies Vegan Marshmallows
- 8 UNREAL Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
- 18 Partake Classic Graham Crackers
Vegan + Gluten-Free S’mores Kit Ingredients: Dandies Vegan Marshmallows – tapioca syrup, cane sugar, filtered water, tapioca starch, carrageenan, soy protein, natural vanilla flavor. UNREAL Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups– dark chocolate (chocolate liquor‡, cane sugar‡, cocoa butter*, vanilla extract), organic peanuts, organic cane sugar‡, organic palm oil**, organic peanut flour, organic blue agave inulin, sea salt, sunflower lecithin. ‡75% fair trade certified ingredients. **sustainably sourced palm oil. Partake Classic Grahams – gluten-free flour blend (sorghum flour, oat flour), sunflower oil, organic cane sugar, organic light brown sugar (organic cane sugar, organic molasses), water, cane syrup, potato starch, vanilla extract, tapioca starch, sea salt, baking soda, monocalcium phosphate, cinnamon, oat fiber, rosemary extract, sunflower lecithin.
Are UNREAL Snacks vegan?
Some, but not all, of UNREAL’s candy is vegan. Their dark chocolate nut-butter cups, coconut bars, dark chocolate gems, and dark chocolate-covered almonds are vegan and certified by the Vegan Action Group. None of the ingredients in the products listed come from animals or animal by-products. They also never test on animals, and the sugars used in these products have not been processed with bone char.
List of Vegan UNREAL Snacks:
- Dark Chocolate Coconut Bars
- Dark Chocolate Crispy Quinoa Gems
- Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
- Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
- Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds
- Dark Chocolate Coconut Covered Almonds
Are Partake Foods vegan?
Yes! All Partake goodies are 100% plant-based. No dairy, no eggs, no honey, no animal products. They are also gluten-free and made in a facility free from the top 9 allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, wheat, milk, soy, fish, shellfish, and sesame.
Are Dandies marshmallows vegan?
Yes! Dandies makes marshmallows that just about everyone can enjoy–whether your diet is vegan, vegetarian, kosher, halal, allergen-conscious, or none of the above. They’re also gluten-free, egg-free, and made in a peanut and tree-nut-free facility. Traditional marshmallows are made with ingredients like gelatin1, corn syrup, and artificial flavors and colors.
Vegan + Gluten-Free S’mores Kit at Target
Somemores History Nat Geo – 1920’s Cookie & Girl Scouts
- Why aren’t traditional marshmallows vegan? Marshmallows are usually made using an ingredient called “gelatin”. Gelatin is derived by boiling animal bones (or animal skin/ligaments) to produce a colorless, flavorless protein that can be used as a gelling agent in food and other products (beauty, medicine, technology). Luckily, vegan marshmallows exist! Vegan gelatin alternatives include: pectin, agar-agar, carrageenan, and more, depending on the desired result.
What is Gelatin? ↩︎
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