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Sugar Free Marshmallows

Easy
Yield: 2
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
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The Perfect Low Carb Marshmallow Recipe

We love marshmallows, and who can resist a s’more? When we switched to a sugar free lifestyle, they were missed!

That is, until we perfected this sugar free marshmallows recipe, made simply with gelatin, ZenSweet Monk Fruit Sweetener, vanilla and a tiny pinch of salt. The secret to the best marshmallows is whipping them into fluffy, airy perfection, and using the best tasting sugar free sweetener on the market, ZenSweet.

Once you’ve perfected making keto marshmallows, you’ll want to try these delicious S’mores bars, or toast them over a fire and serve them with graham crackers and dark chocolate. They are also a big hit in a mug of hot cocoa!

Simple Ingredients for a Low Carb Marshmallow

  • Grass fed gelatin
  • ZenSweet Monk Fruit Sweetener (granulated or powdered - we use the powdered for dusting the solidified marshmallows)
  • Vanilla
  • Salt
  • Water

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How to make

Step 1

Line a 9×9 baking pan with foil, and spray it with coconut or avocado oil.

Step 2

Add water and gelatin to a stand mixer bowl. Mix the gelatin into the water, and then let sit for 10 minutes to bloom.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, add water and ZenSweet Powdered Monk Fruit Sweetener. Bring to a boil, and boil for 2 minutes, or until the temperature reaches 210º F / 100º C.

Step 4

Put the whisk attachment on the stand mixer, and turn it on medium speed to break up the gelatin. Pour in the hot syrup, and increase the speed to near the highest setting. Allow the mixture to whip for about 12 minutes.

Step 5

Before turning off the mixer, add the vanilla and the sea salt.

Step 6

Pour the marshmallow cream into the prepared pan, and allow to set for 6 hours at room temperature before cutting.

CONTINUE STEPS

How to Cut Keto Marshmallows

The most popular way to cut homemade sugar free marshmallows is into squares. Cut the slab of marshmallow into about 1 1/2 inch strips, and then cut each strip into squares. Dust them with more ZenSweet Powdered Monk Fruit Sweetener to keep them from sticking to each other before packing them.

Tips and Tricks for the Best Homemade Marshmallows

Follow the recipe exactly! We have experimented with making these marshmallows with less sweetener, and while they taste good, the mixture thickens too quickly and doesn’t form a smooth layer when poured into the pan.

Chocolate Marshmallows: Add 3 tablespoons of natural cocoa powder into the mixture at the same time you add the vanilla and salt. Make sure it has time to fully mix in before stopping the mixer.

Vanilla Bean Marshmallows: Instead of vanilla extract, scrape 1-2 vanilla beans into the marshmallow cream to give these a beautiful speckled look.

Other Keto Recipes

S'mores Bars
Powdered Sugar Donuts - Keto Donuts Recipe
Keto Peppermint Whoopie Pies
Keto Copycat Hostess Cupcakes

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Sugar Free Marshmallows

Rating: / 50 reviews
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Cousine: American
  • Course: Dessert
  • Calories: 2
  • Author: Zensweet
These Sugar Free Marshmallows are easy to make and are great for making s'mores in the summer and hot cocoa in the winter. If you've never made a homemade version, these low carb keto marshmallows have the same texture and flavor you love, and even are perfect for toasting over a fire!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 3 tablespoons gelatin
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups ZenSweet Monk Fruit Sweetener powdered, or use ZenSweet Powdered Monk Fruit Sweetener (see notes)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Line a 9×9 pan with foil & grease well.
  • Pour cold water into a stand mixer bowl, sprinkle in gelatin, and quickly whisk to mix. Let bloom for 10 minutes.
  • Pour 2/3 cup water in a pan with ZenSweet. Bring to a boil on medium heat, and give it a rolling boil for 2 min. If you have a candy thermometer, let it reach 210F/100C.
  • With mixer on slow, break up gelatin and quickly add hot syrup. Increase mixer to high, whisk non stop for 12-15 minutes, until stiff peaks form in the mixture.
  • Add salt & vanilla, mix in, and then stop the mixer.
  • Pour the marshmallow cream into the prepared pan and allow to set for at least 6 hours, up to overnight.
  • Remove the marshmallows from the pan, and cut into squares. We cut these into 7 strips across and then cut each strip into 7 squares.
  • Sprinkle marshmallows with more powdered ZenSweet to keep them from sticking together before packing.
  • Store leftover marshmallows wrapped in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to a year.

Notes:

Chocolate Marshmallows: Add 3 tablespoons of natural cocoa powder into the mixture at the same time you add the vanilla and salt. Make sure it has time to fully mix in before stopping the mixer.

Vanilla Bean Marshmallows: Instead of vanilla extract, scrape 1-2 vanilla beans into the marshmallow cream to give these a beautiful speckled look.

Gourmet Marshmallows: After cutting your marshmallows, dip the cut edges into toasted coconut, toasted chopped nuts (like pecans or almonds), or sugar free sprinkles. Even better if you dip them in dark chocolate first, and then add toppings!

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

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