# Summer-Ready Campfire Treats Very Culinary's Tropical S’mores Recipe is a Fresh Take on a Classic By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-smores References: [veryculinary](http://veryculinary.com/2014/06/05/tropical-smores/) & [veryculinary](http://veryculinary.com/) Very Culinary food blogger Amy Flanigan's tropical s'mores recipe is a fresh twist on a [campfire classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campfire-smores-collection). The indulgent snack is a favourite for foodies of all ages and is guaranteed to satisfy one's sweet tooth. This campfire treat is re-translated for summer months and infused with tropical fruits like fresh pineapples, grapes and coconut flakes. Amy makes her version of the [popular marshmallow snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smore-speckled-marshmallow) using [Pepperidge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelnut-hot-cocoa-milano-cookies) Farm White Chocolate Macadamia Nut cookies and heats them up on an indoor grill. The whole family is guaranteed to love these tropical s'mores from Very Culinary. The recipe is quick and easy to make and is a healthier version of the traditional marshmallow recipe that doesn't feature fruit ingredients. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tropical S'mores:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new flavor combinations and ingredients to create unique and exotic s'mores variations. - **Indoor Grilling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop indoor grilling solutions that can recreate the campfire experience and enhance the cooking process. - **Healthier Marshmallow Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create healthier alternatives to traditional marshmallow snacks by incorporating fruit ingredients and reducing sugar content. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative food products and recipes that cater to the growing demand for unique flavors and healthier snacks. - **Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture new grilling appliances that are safe, efficient, and suitable for indoor use. - **Wellness and Health:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market healthier versions of popular snacks to meet the needs of health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutritious Campfire Confection Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smore-snack.md) - [Campfire Treat Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoreos.md) - [Luxe Camp-Fire Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-smores-cookie.md) - [Campfire-Style Marshmallow Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-smores-bars.md) - [Overstuffed S'mores Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-sandwiches.md) - [Nostalgic Campfire Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-smores-cookie.md) - [Campfire Ice Cream Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breyers-campfire-collection.md) - [High-End Campfire Dessert Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campfire-smores-collection.md) - [Crispy Campfire Confection Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-pretzel-crisps.md)