Satisfy your s’mores cravings the low-carb way with these incredibly cute and easy-to-make bites! Baked in a mini muffin tin, they feature a buttery almond-flour crust, a melt-in-your-mouth piece of sugar-free chocolate, and a perfectly toasted top. Using store-bought sugar-free marshmallows gives the most classic result, but a simple meringue alternative is also provided. A perfect keto-friendly treat!
Yields: 24 mini bites
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 7-9 minutes
Total time: Approx. 20 minutes (plus cooling)
Equipment:
- 24-cup Mini Muffin Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Kitchen scissors (optional)
Ingredients
For the Low-Carb Crust:
- 1 cup (112g) Fine Almond Flour
- ¼ cup (30g) Powdered Low-Carb Sweetener (e.g., Swerve Confectioners)
- Pinch of Salt
- 6 tablespoons (85g) Unsalted Butter, melted
For the Chocolate Layer:
- Approx. 3 ounces (85g) Sugar-Free Chocolate Bar(s) (like Lily’s, ChocZero), broken into 24 small, flat pieces.
For the Topping (Choose ONE Option):
- Option 1 (Recommended for classic texture): Sugar-Free Marshmallows
- 12 Large Sugar-Free Marshmallows (e.g., Max Mallows – See Note), cut in half horizontally with clean scissors.
- Option 2 (Alternative): Meringue Topping
- 1 Large Egg White, room temperature
- ⅛ teaspoon Cream of Tartar (optional)
- 2-3 tablespoons Powdered Low-Carb Sweetener
Instructions
- Preheat & Grease: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease the cups of a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
- Mix Crust: In a bowl, stir together the almond flour, powdered sweetener, and salt. Add the melted butter and mix until a moist, crumbly mixture forms.
- Form Crusts: Distribute the crumb mixture evenly among the 24 mini muffin cups. Press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides to create shallow cups.
- Bake Crusts: Bake for 4-5 minutes, until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Remove the pan from the oven.
- Add Chocolate: While the crusts are hot, place one piece of sugar-free chocolate into each cup.
- Add Topping:
- If using Marshmallows: Place a marshmallow half, cut-side down, onto the chocolate in each cup.
- If using Meringue: Quickly prepare while crusts bake: Beat egg white until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat to soft peaks. Gradually beat in sweetener until stiff, glossy peaks form. Pipe or spoon a small dollop of meringue onto the chocolate in each cup.
- Second Bake: Return the pan to the oven for 2-4 minutes – just long enough for the chocolate to get melty and the marshmallows to soften slightly (or the meringue to set at the base).
- Optional Broil (WATCH CLOSELY!): For a toasted look, switch the oven to BROIL (High). Place the pan 6-8 inches under the broiler for 30-90 seconds MAXIMUM. Watch non-stop, as toppings can burn very fast. Remove as soon as they reach desired color.
- Cool Completely: Let the s’mores bites cool completely in the muffin tin on a wire rack (at least 20 minutes). They are fragile when warm but firm up when cool. Gently loosen with an offset spatula or thin knife if needed to remove.
Important Notes & Considerations:
- Sugar-Free Marshmallows: These are crucial for the classic s’mores experience but can be hard to find. Check ingredients – some brands (like Max Mallows) contain Xylitol, which is highly toxic to dogs. They also toast and melt differently than regular marshmallows under the broiler.
- Meringue: Provides a toasted topping if you can’t find or use SF marshmallows, but the texture is light and crisp rather than chewy.
- Broiling Hazard: Low-carb ingredients, sweeteners, and especially SF marshmallows/meringue burn extremely quickly under direct heat. Do not walk away during broiling!
- Storage: Best enjoyed fresh within a day or two. Store loosely covered at room temperature. Do not freeze.
Estimated Nutritional Information
(Per bite, 1/24th of recipe. Calculated using Option 1: almond flour crust, Lily’s 55% dark chocolate, and Max Mallows vanilla marshmallows. Using meringue or different brands will alter nutrition.)
- Calories: ~86 kcal
- Total Fat: ~6.5g
- Saturated Fat: ~3g
- Total Carbohydrates: ~12g
- Dietary Fiber: ~1g
- Sugar Alcohols: ~9g (from sweetener, chocolate, marshmallow)
- Net Carbohydrates: ~2g
- Protein: ~1.3g
- Sodium: ~15mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimates. Actual values vary significantly based on brands chosen, especially for sugar-free chocolate and marshmallows. Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols. Note the high sugar alcohol content, which may cause digestive sensitivity in some people. Check ingredients for potential allergens or toxins (like Xylitol if you have dogs).
