Why make your own marshmallows?
Making homemade marshmallows might seem like an unnecessary task when you can easily buy a bag at the store. However, when you make marshmallows at home, you have complete control over the ingredients used.
This means you can avoid artificial flavors, preservatives, and high-fructose corn syrup commonly found in commercial store-bought marshmallows. The main ingredient of these homemade marshmallows, gelatin, is an excellent natural source of collagen. Collagen is beneficial for: bone & joint health, skin elasticity, digestion, hair & nails, and the list goes on.
Supplies you may need.
- Stand mixer with metal whipping attachment. If you don’t have a stand mixer you can also use a hand mixer or whisk. A stand mixer gives the best results due to its speed.
- Container with a lid. I like the 8×8 size pan but a 9×13 or something else close to that will also work. The shape will effect how thick the marshmallows are which is why I prefer the 8×8.
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- 3 tablespoon (45g) unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup (165g) maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240g) water- divided
- a pinch of sea salt
- Coconut oil for greasing the pan. You can skip this and line with a sheet of parchment paper as well.
Instructions
- To the stand mixing bowl, add the gelatin and 1/2 cup (120g) of water. Mix it together and let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
- While the gelatin is blooming, add to a small saucepan: the maple syrup and the remaining 1/2 cup of water.
- Simmer the maple syrup and water mixture on the stove for 5 minutes.
- Using the whipping attachment on the stand mixer, turn the speed setting to 2 to begin mixing the gelatin mixture.
- While it is mixing, slowly pour in the maple syrup and water mixture that has been simmering.
- Add the vanilla and a pinch of salt.
- Turn the speed up to 4 on the mixer and mix for 10 minutes.
- Lightly oil the inside of the baking dish with coconut oil. (Or use parchment paper instead.)
- The mixture will be light a fluffy now. Turn off the mixer and pour it into the oiled dish.
- Work quickly as the gelatin will begin to set.
- Cover the dish with its lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Remove from the fridge and slice into pieces. This can be done while they are still in the pan or you can remove them and then slice.
Note: I slice mine into 64 marshmallows when made in an 8×8 dish.
Nutrition Facts for 1 Marshmallow
- 11.4 calories
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 2.2g
- Protein 0.6g
Watch the Video
Whipped & Fluffy Homemade Marshmallows
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 64 marshmallows 1x
Description
These whipped and fluffy homemade marshmallows are a yummy and nutritious snack that can be whipped up in about 15 minutes (plus additional set time).
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons (45g) unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup (165g) maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240g) water- divided
- a pinch of sea salt
- Coconut oil for greasing the pan. (You can skip this and line with a sheet of parchment paper as well.)
Instructions
- To the stand mixing bowl, add the gelatin and 1/2 cup (120g) of water. Mix it together and let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
- While the gelatin is blooming, add to a small saucepan: the maple syrup and the remaining 1/2 cup of water.
- Simmer the maple syrup and water mixture on the stove for 5 minutes.
- Using the whipping attachment on the stand mixer, turn the speed setting to 2 to begin mixing the gelatin mixture.
- While it is mixing, slowly pour in the maple syrup and water mixture that has been simmering.
- Add the vanilla and a pinch of salt.
- Turn the speed up to 4 on the mixer and mix for 10 minutes.
- Lightly oil the inside of the baking dish with coconut oil. (Or use parchment paper instead.)
- The mixture will be light a fluffy now. Turn off the mixer and pour it into the oiled dish.
- Work quickly as the gelatin will begin to set.
- Cover the dish with its lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Remove from the fridge and slice into pieces. This can be done while they are still in the pan or you can remove them and then slice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: snack
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow
- Calories: 11.4
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2.2
- Protein: 0.6