FIRE-BAKED SWEET POTATO S’MORES

Let’s set the scene: Camping in a Redwood grove somewhere along the winding roads of California’s central coast. After a long day of hiking and exploring, hunger sets in. Craving a sweet, yet hearty treat, we got to thinking. Then it hit us…what sounds better than s’mores…? Sweet Potato S’mores!

Jasmine & I just returned home from a 5 day / 4 night adventure up to Big Sur, CA, down to the San Luis Obispo area, and back home to LA. We camped in a Redwood grove and on a farm, thanks to hipcamp.com—experiencing some of the natural wonders of the world. Just before our trip, we hosted a Potato Bar Potluck, and had a plethora of potatoes left over. We decided to bring along a mix of both sweet and white taters to cook over the fire. One night, with a stroke of brilliance, we thought it would be a good idea to take some Dandies marshmallows, and some Coracao Confections dark chocolate and bake them together in a sweet potato, over the fire. The simple and easy to follow recipe is below:

THE RECIPE:

• 2 small to medium sweet potatoes
• 3 tbs crushed vegan chocolate
• 1/4 cup vegan marshmallows 

1. Wash and prick sweet potatoes, wrap in aluminum foil and roast over an open fire until soft, about 45 minutes.
2. Remove from fire, unwrap, cut through sweet potatoes vertically and open slightly. Stuff with marshmallows and chocolate, then place back on hot coals or on over fire for 10 minutes.**
3. Remove from heat and cool for at least 5 minutes, then dig in!

**Alternatively, you can bake the sweet potatoes in the oven until soft, remove and follow the same procedures above, then place back into the oven for a few minutes to melt the chocolate and marshmallows.

Jasmine and I couldn’t believe how delicious and easy this recipe is. It will forever be a staple on all future camping trips. What are some other additions / toppings you’d like to add when you make it? Let me know it the comments below!