Solar S’mores
A fun and educational way to make delicious s’mores using the power of the sun with a simple solar oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Solar Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Cardboard box (any size)
- Aluminum foil
- Clear plastic wrap
- Black paper or paint
- Graham crackers
- Chocolate
- Marshmallows (optional toppings)
- Tape
- Scissors
Instructions
- Prepare the solar oven by cutting the lid of the cardboard box to create a flap.
- Line the inside with aluminum foil to reflect sunlight.
- Add black paper to absorb heat, either by placing it inside or painting the bottom.
- Assemble the s’mores with graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows.
- Seal the oven with clear plastic wrap to trap heat.
- Position the oven in a sunny spot, facing the sun.
- Cook for about 30-60 minutes, checking occasionally.
- Enjoy! Remove the s’mores, let them cool, and savor your treats.
Notes
This project is a great way to teach kids about solar energy and enjoy family time together. Supervision is recommended for safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 s'more
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg