Whipped & Fluffy Homemade Marshmallows

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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.

Ingredients

  • 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

  1. 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.
  1. While the gelatin is blooming, add to a small saucepan: the maple syrup and the remaining 1/2 cup of water.
  2. Simmer the maple syrup and water mixture on the stove for 5 minutes.
  3. Using the whipping attachment on the stand mixer, turn the speed setting to 2 to begin mixing the gelatin mixture.
  4. While it is mixing, slowly pour in the maple syrup and water mixture that has been simmering.
  5. Add the vanilla and a pinch of salt.
  6. Turn the speed up to 4 on the mixer and mix for 10 minutes.
  7. Lightly oil the inside of the baking dish with coconut oil. (Or use parchment paper instead.)
  8. The mixture will be light a fluffy now. Turn off the mixer and pour it into the oiled dish.
  1. Work quickly as the gelatin will begin to set.
  2. Cover the dish with its lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  1. 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

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Whipped & Fluffy Homemade Marshmallows

  • Author: ashleylynhome
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 64 marshmallows 1x
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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

Units Scale
  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. While the gelatin is blooming, add to a small saucepan: the maple syrup and the remaining 1/2 cup of water.
  3. Simmer the maple syrup and water mixture on the stove for 5 minutes.
  4. Using the whipping attachment on the stand mixer, turn the speed setting to 2 to begin mixing the gelatin mixture.
  5. While it is mixing, slowly pour in the maple syrup and water mixture that has been simmering.
  6. Add the vanilla and a pinch of salt.
  7. Turn the speed up to 4 on the mixer and mix for 10 minutes.
  8. Lightly oil the inside of the baking dish with coconut oil. (Or use parchment paper instead.)
  9. The mixture will be light a fluffy now. Turn off the mixer and pour it into the oiled dish.
  10. Work quickly as the gelatin will begin to set.
  11. Cover the dish with its lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  12. 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

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