Healthy Homemade Marshmallows
Healthy Homemade Marshmallows made with honey and gelatin for a refined sugar free treat. Learn how to make this gut friendly recipe today.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water divided
- 3 tablespoons grass fed gelatin
- 1 cup raw honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder optional for dusting
- Each ingredient plays a precise role. The gelatin creates structure. The honey provides sweetness and helps with consistency. The vanilla adds warmth and depth. The arrowroot simply reduces surface stickiness if needed.
Instructions
- Pour 1 half cup of water into a stand mixer bowl or large mixing bowl.
- Evenly sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Let it bloom undisturbed for several minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine the remaining water with the honey or maple syrup. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Turn the mixer on low speed and slowly pour the hot sweetener mixture into the bloomed gelatin.
- Add the vanilla extract.
- Increase the mixer speed to high and whip for 8 to 10 minutes until thick, glossy, and white. The mixture should barely drip from the beaters.
- Quickly transfer the marshmallow fluff into a parchment lined dish.
- Allow to set at room temperature overnight before slicing.
- Lightly dust with arrowroot powder if desired.
- Healthy Homemade Marshmallows may feel like a novelty the first time you make them. After that, they become one of those recipes you return to without overthinking it.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Approximate values per 1 marshmallow
Note: Values are estimates based on honey as the sweetener and may vary slightly depending on ingredient brands used.
| Nutrient | Per Marshmallow (Approx.) |
| Calories | 35 to 40 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7 to 8 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Collagen Protein | Present from gelatin |