Easy Homemade Marshmallows

Soft, fluffy, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup—these homemade marshmallows are unbelievably easy to make and are perfect for hot cocoa, gifting, or snacking.

I am not a big fan of store-bought marshmallows. Sure, I’ll buy them every now and then to make s’mores or to add to my hot cocoa, but you’ll never catch me eating them straight from the bag.

However, homemade marshmallows are a different story. Not only are they incredibly delicious on a s’more or in hot cocoa, but they’re also a delicious little snack all on their own.

Why You’ll Love These Homemade Marshmallows

These homemade marshmallows taste so good, and once you try them, you’ll never want to buy store-bought marshmallows again.

They’re also much healthier for you than store-bought marshmallows.

They contain only six ingredients, compared with store-bought marshmallows, which typically have up to ten ingredients and may include corn syrup, artificial flavors, and artificial colors.

Maple syrup is used to sweeten these homemade marshmallows, which is a healthier alternative to sugar and corn syrup.

Maple syrup contains trace minerals (manganese, zinc, potassium, calcium), has polyphenols/antioxidants, has a lower glycemic impact than white sugar (although it can still raise blood sugar), and it is made from a single natural ingredient.

And my favorite thing about these homemade marshmallows, besides the flavor, is that they are made with grass-fed beef gelatin.

Grass-fed beef gelatin is loaded with protein and amino acids. It can help promote healthy brain function, improve digestion, promote younger, fuller skin, support joint health, and more.

Ingredients You’ll Need

To make these yummy homemade marshmallows, you’ll need the following ingredients and supplies.

• 3 tablespoons of grass-fed beef gelatin
• 1 cup of maple syrup
• 1 cup of water (divided)
• 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of powdered sugar or arrowroot powder
• parchment paper
• 8×8 dish