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gut-friendly marshmallows cut up and stacked on top of each other in a clear square container

Gut-Friendly Marshmallows

These homemade gut-friendly marshmallows are made with simple, nourishing ingredients like grass-fed gelatin and your choice of maple syrup or cane sugar. Perfect for hot cocoa, s’mores, or as a sweet snack!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 20 marshmallows
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup water for blooming gelatin
  • 1/2 cup water for syrup
  • 3 tablespoons grass-fed gelatin
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup or cane sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup of cold water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to bloom.
  2. In a saucepan, combine maple syrup (or cane sugar) and 1/2 cup water. Heat over medium, stirring until dissolved and the mixture is bubbling. Remove from heat once it’s fully dissolved.
  3. Slowly pour the hot syrup into the bloomed gelatin while mixing on low speed. Increase speed and whip for 8-10 minutes, until soft peaks form and the mixture becomes fluffy.
  4. Pour the marshmallow mixture into a greased or parchment-lined 8x8 pan. Let it set for 4-6 hours or overnight. Once firm, dust with arrowroot powder and powdered sugar. Cut into desired size.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or a drizzle of melted dark chocolate on top!