Not Your Average Naturally Sweetened Marshmallows
These are soft, bouncy, naturally sweetened marshmallows with no refined sugar, no corn syrup, and a much gentler impact on blood sugar than traditional versions.
They’re great as a sweet treat with tea, a hot chocolate topper or even a nostalgic-but-grown-up dessert.
Serves: Varies
Ingredients:
200ml apple juice (fresh or cloudy if possible, no added sugar)
2 tbsp raw honey (adjust to taste)
3 tbsp gelatine powder (grass-fed if possible)
1 tsp of either vanilla extract, rose or peppermint oil, or espresso
Optional pinch sea salt
Method:
Pour the apple juice into a saucepan and gently warm (don’t boil).
Sprinkle the gelatine evenly over the juice and let it bloom for 2–3 minutes.
Whisk gently over low heat until fully dissolved and smooth.
Remove from heat, add honey, vanilla, and salt.
Pour into a lined tray or silicone mould.
Chill in the fridge for 2–3 hours until set.
Cut into cubes once firm.
Optional Upgrades
🍓 Berry Glow Marshmallows
Replace half the apple juice with blended strawberries or raspberries
Adds vitamin C + a natural pink hue
🍫 Chocolate-Dipped Version
Dip the set marshmallows in 85% dark chocolate
Chill briefly to set
(still far lighter than shop-bought)
🌿 Calming Marshmallows
Add ½ tsp chamomile or lavender-infused honey
Lovely before bed or with evening tea
Why it’s good for you
Gelatine supports joints, skin, gut lining, and sleep
Honey provides minerals and antioxidants (and is gentler than refined sugar)
No glucose spikes like traditional marshmallows
Naturally gluten-free
These aren’t “diet marshmallows.” They’re nostalgic comfort food, made intelligent. Sweet, soft, and satisfying — without the sugar crash or ingredient list that reads like a chemistry exam.
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