how to make {sugar-free} vanilla marshmallows

by purelytwins

How to make sugar-free marshmallows.

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The recipe so many of you have been waiting for is finally here!

How to make ‘sugar-free’ vanilla marshmallows using gelatin and stevia.

Making sugar free marshmallows

We are seriously loving gelatin (beef grass-fed)  in our diet. We feel it is really helping with our overall health and healing our gut. Being able to create a fun and gut-friendly healthy snack has been wonderful for us to enjoy all day long.

Sugar-free (stevia based) basic vanilla marshmallows

Sugar-free marshmallows. The best paleo and healthy recipe for sugar free marshmallows. A healthy snack.

We call these sugar-free as we used liquid stevia. We know some people out there dislike stevia and that is ok.

We use this gelatin (beef grass-fed based)

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Sugar-free vanilla marshmallows (gluten-free, paleo)

How to make sugar-free marshmallows. Gluten-free. Paleo. No sugar marshmallow recipe. Homemade marshmallows that are sweetened with stevia.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: servies 1 - 2 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 tsp liquid stevia
  • 3 tablespoons gelatin
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/41/2 teaspoon vanilla bean (optional we used it for the little specs of vanilla bean in marshmallows)

Instructions

  1. Place the 3 tbsp of gelatin into the bowl of a stand mixer along with 1/2 cup water.
  2. Mix together. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Have the whisk attachment standing by. **you could use a hand mixer for this
  4. Next step you can do in a small saucepan. Heat up 1/2 cup water over medium high heat or heat up the 1/2 cup water in the microwave. Basically you are looking for just about boiling water.
  5. Begin to heat the water. Once the water reaches just about boiling temperature immediately remove from the heat.
  6. Turn the mixer on low speed and, while running, slowly pour the hot water down the side of the bowl into the gelatin mixture.
  7. Once you have added all of the water, add in vanilla extract and vanilla bean powder and liquid stevia and increase the speed to medium-high.
  8. Beat at medium-high for 1-2 minutes then increase speed to high.
  9. Continue to whip until the mixture becomes slightly thick, approximately 8-10 minutes.
  10. While the mixture is whipping prepare the pans as follows.
  11. We used a bread loaf pan. You can use anything you like. Lightly grease your pan with some coconut oil (which is what we do). You could put down wax paper instead if you wanted.
  12. Once your marshmallow mixture is starting to look like it has some body to it (almost forming peaks), pour the mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula for spreading.
  13. Allow the marshmallows to sit uncovered for a few hours.
  14. Once marshmallows have set for a few hours you can start to cut into desired shapes using a sharp knife.
  15. Store in an airtight container.
  16. We store our sugar-free marshmallows in the refrigerator.
  17. ** for those that do not want to use gelatin – you can try agar agar – 3/4 tsp – 1 tsp

A simple recipe to make homemade marshmallows that are sweetened with stevia.

Marshmallow recipe made without sugar

We have made different versions of a low sugar marshmallow a few times and this is the one recipe we keep going back to as we feel they turn out pretty darn good for sugar-free marshmallows!

They are sweet, soft, light and fluffy with a good spongy texture. Now it is a little different in texture compared to our marshmallows made with maple syrup as the maple syrup help provides an even more soft and spongy texture.

We are pleased with this stevia based marshmallow recipe and we think you will too!

til next time,

xoxo

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122 comments

Lisa February 8, 2013 - 1:08 pm

These look right up my alley 🙂
Will definitely try them very soon… I’m about to order more gelatin…that stuff goes fast since I have a slight obsession with it!! Lol.
Happy weekend, Ladies!

purelytwins February 8, 2013 - 5:43 pm

We still have to make your wine ones!!

Rachel May 2, 2013 - 10:46 am

Can I use regular flavored gelatin? Like Knox brand in the baking isle? When I tried it came out like sturdy foam, and shiny, didn’t look very appetizing, and not at all like yours.

purelytwins May 2, 2013 - 10:47 am

not sure if that using that gelatin would work or not.

Rachel May 2, 2013 - 11:50 am

Can I use regular flavored gelatin? Like Knox brand in the baking isle? When I tried it came out like sturdy foam, and shiny, didn’t look very appetizing, and not at all like yours. It is also very wet tasting, which is what makes it so unappetizing.

Chris February 8, 2013 - 1:29 pm

Yeay! This is actually very similar to how I made vanilla stevia marshmallows the other day. I used pure stevia powder and vanilla extract (no vanilla bean). I topped them off with ceylon cinnamon (I really liked the addition of spice). Other toppings: cacao, carob, coconut, on and on.

Thank you for this great recipe!!!!

Elin February 8, 2013 - 4:57 pm

Hello!! 🙂 I was wondering, when you say 3/4 – 1 tsp with the agar agar, do you mean 1 tsp gelatin equals 3/5 tsp agar agar or the other way around? Also, do you have any idea if agar agar marshmallows will turn out all fluffy and white? Tried a marshmallow recipe with vegegel yesterday and, well, it turned out the opposite of amazing… You girls are freaking awesome, thank you for a great blog! xo from Sweden

purelytwins February 8, 2013 - 5:45 pm

well about 4 tbsp gelatin equals 1 tsp agar, so since we did 3 tbsp gelatin around 3/4 tsp – 1 tsp agar should replace. We have no experience working with it so not sure how they will come out, but we have seen others make it using agar. Hope this helps! Best of luck.

kimberley cadden June 19, 2014 - 5:19 pm

Hi there – I just tried making these with agar agar – I stuck to the recipe exactly and whilst they came up lovely and fluffy with peaks when I mixed them – within ten minutes they have gone back to water again? Do you know why this would happen? it’s such a waste and before trying again it would be good to know what I could have done so wrong – I will use the beef gelatin next time – but it would still be good to know how this one could have turned out the way it did – thank you!

purelytwins June 19, 2014 - 7:11 pm

Kimberley sorry to hear they did not come out with agar agar. We do not have experience using that, maybe double the amount. If you can get gelatin that would be great and hopefully the video can help too!

Jane March 13, 2015 - 11:30 pm

Agar agar has to boil to set so you may need to heat it in the pan and then begin the recipe.

Kyra February 8, 2013 - 7:47 pm

How many marshmallows do u have a day so that u get ur 2tbs of gelatin? Or do u not have a goal of eating 2tbs gelatin anymore?

Thanks for posting this

(what brand of Stevia do u use again?)

purelytwins February 9, 2013 - 9:46 am

we don’t really count how many we eat ,we tend to eat 2-3 at a time many a few times a day. Some days we make some gelatin in water for extra.
And we get Sweet Leaf liquid stevia, vanilla flavored.

the 3volution of j3nn February 8, 2013 - 8:02 pm

Oh, neat! Another use for gelatin. I’ve been trying to find ways to incorporate it into my diet after reading Ray Peat’s work. It’s so healing!

Laura @ Mommy Run Fast February 8, 2013 - 8:46 pm

Oooh, thanks for this recipe! I was looking for marshmallow alternatives a week ago for my daughter’s “snowmen” birthday cupcakes. I’ll have to try these!

lindsay February 8, 2013 - 10:26 pm

i’m so fascinated by these! i think i might try them with my coconut extract too!

purelytwins February 9, 2013 - 8:32 am

oh coconut extract sounds yummy 🙂

Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table February 8, 2013 - 11:22 pm

I was soooo excited for this! I have to go out of town again this week, but you better believe next weekend sugar-free marshmallows are ON! 🙂

Julia February 10, 2013 - 7:00 pm

Do you buy the porcine gelatine or the beef gelatine? what is the difference? Your link is for the porcine option from great lakes.

purelytwins February 10, 2013 - 7:50 pm

http://www.amazon.com/Great-Lakes-Unflavored-Gelatin-16-Ounce/dp/B001ELLBJS/ref=pd_sim_gro_3 here is the link of the kosher beef gelatin we get, sorry about that. we are not really sure of the difference

Heather @ Sweetly Raw February 10, 2013 - 11:26 pm

Marshmallows?! These are so cool girls! I’ve been trying to find grass fed beef gelatin but I can’t get any around here. Maybe I’ll have to order it online…. and then I have to try this recipe!! Looks like you’re doing so great with your plan and eats. xoxo

Riikka February 11, 2013 - 7:15 am

Hi girls!
I’m a long time follower from Finland and its been so nice to follow your blog and all the topics you deal with. Ive never commented before, but Im curious about the gelatin use, since I myself suffer from arthritis and have tried to find the right way of healing myself with food. I was able to quit the medication and went gluten and dairy free for about 2 years ago and everything was ok for long, until last fall I started getting symptoms again. Now I have been following the paleo diet (so totally grain, dairy and bean-free) for a month (it was a doctor who suggested this, along with many antioxidants he prescriped), and swelling in my fingers and feet slowly are better. I hope it stays this way, still have days that feel a little hopeless.

I have never thought of trying gelatin to help with my joints, but I might give it a try since I understand in US many people use it for that. Here, I´ve heard none doing it so far. Only thing that bothers me, is that gelatin I would like to order from iHerb is the brand Now Foods, and it seems its not from grass-fed cows. The brand you use and order from Amazon, it would cost a freeking 40 dollars to ship it to Finland. Boo! So trying to find alternative for that. So basically Im balanacing between not ordering anything or trying that Now Foods-brand not-so-organic gelatin. Would you think its still worth the shot?

Thanks for your honesty and interesting topics, I feel very related in so many ways.

purelytwins February 11, 2013 - 9:24 am

Riikka sorry to hear that shipping from amazon cost so much! Have your tried contacting your local health food store to see if they can order it? Here is another good brand http://www.radiantlifecatalog.com/product/bernard-jensen-gelatin/superfoods-supplements

Riikka February 11, 2013 - 12:45 pm

That’s a good idea to ask the local store to order it, maybe it’ll work that way around! I also requested iHerb to start carrying it, let’s see if they will in the future.

I will take a look at that other brand too, if it’s easier to order here. Thanks!

London February 12, 2013 - 12:21 pm

Hello, I made your Sugar Free Marshmallows and I think I did something wrong. They set but were very light and at the bottom had a layer of clear gello? Help? I need your expert advice please.
London

purelytwins February 12, 2013 - 2:55 pm

London this has happened to us too, try not waiting so long to beat everything together. Make sure your water is hot so it melts in the gelatin and beat it at a high speed. The batter should change colors and start to come together.

nicole May 15, 2013 - 11:27 am

Maybe that is what I did wrong too because I waited exactly 10 minutes to blend everything but I ended up running the mixer for nearly 15 minutes and it never came together. I ended up with clear jello that I had to toss. 🙁 It’s definitely worth another try, I’m just not sure where I went wrong.

purelytwins May 15, 2013 - 6:01 pm

Nicole we will work on a video on how to make these.

Michaela May 19, 2016 - 8:18 am

This happened to me to. Sprinkle the gelatin on top, mix, and let it sit longer.

ali February 12, 2013 - 5:17 pm

I love u guys! 😀

Two questions:

a) Would this recipe work you think, if I used granulated xylitol or Truvia ( its an erythritol and stevia mix)instead of the liquid stevia? I don’t have any liquid stevia in my home. 🙁
If yes, can you please recommend how much Xylitol and/or Truvia ( have you guys ever used Truvia? It sounds like it’d be so up your alley…) to use and what to do with it in the recipe scheme of things?

Thanks much! xo ali

purelytwins February 12, 2013 - 8:48 pm

Ali to be hoest not sure, the hot water could help dissolve the Truvia granules. I would do 1-2 tsp and might have to taste it see how it as you go.

franny February 12, 2013 - 9:32 pm

mine came out clear! lol still tasty…but flat and clear. any ideas?! lol! i feel so silly. thanks girls!!! xx

purelytwins February 12, 2013 - 9:53 pm

Franny a few reasons the gelatin sat to look and did not mix into the water. Or water not hot enough to melt the gelatin into it. Did not beat long enough or at the right speed. It takes practice 😉

Erica February 13, 2013 - 4:28 pm

This is an interesting approach to marshmallows and I’d like to try it; however, I feel like maybe I’m missing something, because I can’t find instruction in your recipe for when to add the liquid Stevia. Does it go in the water as it boils? Do you add it during the whipping stage?

Thanks in advance for the clarification!

purelytwins February 13, 2013 - 4:34 pm

You add it in with the hot water and vanilla into the gelatin mix. Sorry about that. I add to the directions now. Thanks

Andrea February 13, 2013 - 10:11 pm

These are WONDERFUL! I just made them, stuck them in the fridge, and have already eaten half the pan. Hey, it’s low calorie!
Here’s what I did: realized that I only had 2 tbs of gelatin, so I left out 1/2 cup of the hot water. I also used one scoop of stevia powder because I don’t have the liquid. And I left out the vanilla, but added in freeze-dried strawberry powder to make it pink for valentine’s day.
Oh my! Officially my new favorite way of getting my gelatin in. THANK YOU! I had no idea that you could make it like this! It was magic to me when I saw is starting to thicken and fluff up.

purelytwins February 14, 2013 - 9:11 am

Awesome Andrea!!! So happy to hear this!! YAHOO!!! ENJOY

Amie Sue February 16, 2013 - 1:14 pm

I have been having a great time making these. I have been using this gelatin for months now for gut healing purposes. I tried however to make this with agar agar… doesn’t work, unless you do something different with the process. If so, I would love to know. 🙂

purelytwins February 16, 2013 - 1:38 pm

we are unsure of how to agar agar with it as we have never used it, sorry

Wendy February 21, 2013 - 8:44 pm

Ok… so I tried them and love them.. I have them in the freezer and they are pretty fun to eat that way. Any thoughts on additional flavors? I’m not thrilled with my vanilla flavor so which one do you use?

purelytwins February 21, 2013 - 10:02 pm

Wendy you could add in some coconut extract, mint extract, or almond. Really any extract, start small like 1/4 – 1/2 tsp, and add more if needed. We use the brand called Singing Dog vanilla.

stephanie February 22, 2013 - 1:30 pm

Would these marshmallows work for rice crispy treats?

purelytwins February 24, 2013 - 10:51 am

not sure Stephanie, we will have to give it a shot sometime, but always worth a shot.

Kierston March 1, 2013 - 5:37 pm

omg.Pinning for later making!

Ap March 4, 2013 - 7:12 pm

Curious…. I tried these and they were huge and fluffy at 7 min so I thought to keep going for at least 3 more to make it to 10 since I hadn’t done them before but when I went back to the mixer they were flat and a little lifeless? Should I of stopped at 7???

purelytwins March 4, 2013 - 9:17 pm

we think so, sounds like yours came together a lot faster than ours do. so next time if it starts coming together try stopping to see what happens.

Kate March 10, 2013 - 7:48 am

Would it be possible to use a food processor or blender for these instead of a mixer?

purelytwins March 10, 2013 - 9:40 am

Kate not sure how those would work.

Mari March 11, 2013 - 2:52 am

Molasses……I love molasses and have started eating a little a day. Wondering if a tbs of molasses added would work……

purelytwins March 11, 2013 - 8:41 am

could always give it a try.

Nadia March 13, 2013 - 11:03 pm

Hi there! Love your blog. I have tried to make these marshmallows today, but they have separated. Basically there is a transparent layer and the white fluffy one. Looks pretty but I am wondering what did I do wrong? Not enough whipping? I would love to master them as making broth is not very convenient for busy people, you should know. Thanks a lot for help.

purelytwins March 14, 2013 - 7:37 am

either the gelatin did not get to sit together long enough (meaning adding water too soon), but usually we think when this happens is from not whipping it long enough

Mimi March 23, 2013 - 2:34 pm

YUM!!
I made it with cacao added (Navitas raw powder) and a little syrup along w/stevia.
They r setting right now but it was so good, I ate about 1/4 mixture as a mousse!!

katie March 23, 2013 - 3:02 pm

Hi! Do you know if these would melt so I could use them to make rice krispy treats etc.? I suppose I could find out myself, but won’t have a chance to make them for a while!

Krystle March 26, 2013 - 7:20 pm

I just made these! Awesome. Can I make rice krispie treats with these in place of real marshmallows?

Jenny April 7, 2013 - 7:49 am

I don’t believe these would work for making Rice Krispie treats, since there is no actual sugar in this recipe… Part of the reason marshmallows bind the crisped rice is because the sugar in the marshmallows helps bind to available water (i.e., the sugar has binding properties!).

They might work on s’mores, but I don’t think they’d melt the same way; they would still heat up and taste delicious with chocolate and graham crackers, though! 🙂

Lauren @ Sweat The Sweet Stuff April 14, 2013 - 6:14 pm

Wow! I’ve been wanting to make homemade marshmallows for awhile but didn’t want all the sugar. This will be perfect! 🙂

marquis (real raw kitchen) April 20, 2013 - 9:58 am

This is great, and so clean and easy! Have you made them with the agar before? I’ve mostly seen recipes for puddings with agar, and have never played with it myself, so I’m wondering what the trick is to make it firm.

You two are awesome, thanks for all your posts, they are so inspiring!

stevia April 23, 2013 - 4:40 am

Howdy! Adore your website. We have tried to create these marshmallows these days, but they possess segregated. Basically there’s a clear coating as well as the bright cosy 1. Seems quite on the other hand feel asking yourself just what would I actually do drastically wrong? Not enough lashes? I would want to master them since producing broth is just not really hassle-free with regard to busy men and women, you need to know. Thanks for support.

Tara @ I'm Fit Possible July 16, 2013 - 10:23 pm

Cool!
As for the gelatin…I have never made anything with gelatin before? I checked out the link to order from amazon, but do you know if I can buy something similar at a grocery or health food store?
Cheers!
Tara

Colleen July 24, 2013 - 7:09 pm

O.M.G. My husband just had a stroke of genius. I made a batch of your marshmallows, and my husband came home and saw them and said, “So, are you going to make rice krispy treats with those marshmallows?” It was as if the heavens opened and angels sang! I made another batch of marshmallows, and I added in rice krispies during the last minute of mixing. Then, I spread it in a pan and let it set (after eating a few handfuls.) Brilliant!! I am so happy I have a healthy rice krispy treat option now!

purelytwins July 24, 2013 - 7:23 pm

awesome!! so happy to hear it 🙂 YAY!!!

Mo July 25, 2017 - 10:01 pm

i wonder if they would hold the nut-bars together, that would be awesome…

Mel August 7, 2013 - 12:00 am

Are they bonfire friendly? Aka “roastable”??

purelytwins August 7, 2013 - 11:11 am

ya we think so, we have not tried roasting them, but they do melt over low heat.

Cindy September 6, 2013 - 1:42 am

I just tried to make your marshmallows. I thought I followed the directions… but after reading the other comments, something must have been wrong with my timing. The mixture looked like it was coming together – it got frothy and then sort of thick… but it never came close to having peaks, and I left it beating for about 30 minutes! And then when I poured it in the pan, I could hear the bubbles popping and I saw the mixture deflate. I put it in the freezer right away in an effort to salvage it somehow and then transferred to the fridge, where it’s now separated – clear on the bottom and froth on top. There’s no way it could’ve been left out at room temperature.
Oh experts, what’s the prognosis? Did I need to whip it at a faster speed sooner? (When I raised the speed, it started splattering all over so I kept it at an 8 instead of 10.) Or did I leave it too long before mixing and adding the hot water? I had no clue it would be so finicky, but I’d love to try this again…
Thank you!!!

Allen October 10, 2013 - 5:38 pm

For those having problems with separation into vanilla “jello” and gelatin foam, I tried my first batch using a hand mixer that only had egg beaters and got exactly that disappointing result. Determined to make good marshmallows (and having wanted to upgrade the mixer for some time) I bought a Kitchenaid stand mixer and tried again…et voila !

I think I did two things wrong in the first batch. For one, I didn’t pour the heated water in slowly enough, as that is a challenge when holding the mixer with one hand. The other, I think, is that the egg beaters whipped the gelatin too vigorously but no thoroughly. The whole mixture puffed up in a couple of minutes. Since I didn’t know better yet, I just kept going for about 7 minutes, at which point the mixture had pretty much filled the bowl. So it was way too foamy from the start, and I imagine it wasn’t well mixed at the bottom. The magic Kitchenaid whip attachment does a perfect job. My second batch was great!

So, not saying you need to get a Kitchenaid, but I think you do need to be careful about pouring in the water slowly, and making sure that you are only whipping to the consistency of marshmallow creme, not meringue.

Lynde October 14, 2013 - 10:05 pm

thank you ..thank you …thank you…
I am allergic to everything….no really….corn, soy, milk, eggs, yeast…..so…YAY MARSHMALLOWS!!!!!!!!

Zerelja Mar October 19, 2013 - 1:48 am

Hi! Is there a way to make this with stevia packets instead of liquid stevia? Thanks! 🙂

purelytwins October 19, 2013 - 8:37 am

you can try, we are unsure of how much to use, start small and add in slowly

Am November 17, 2013 - 2:16 pm

Hi! These look really cool! I would like to make some, but we don’t have our KitchenAid (mixer) with us.

Can they be made in a blender, food processor, or by hand? Thanks!

purelytwins November 17, 2013 - 4:32 pm

not sure if they would turn out using a blender or food processor. a hand mixer would be the next best thing

Angela Willis December 31, 2013 - 4:30 pm

How do these toast?
Will they melt nicely?
Also weird question… what about these gives them the “marshmallow flavor”… say I wanted this flavor in an almond milk drink? How would I get that?
Angela

purelytwins December 31, 2013 - 5:42 pm

Angela they would melt pretty quickly due to that they are sugar-free. Not a weird question, but you can add marshmallow extract if you want more of a marshmallow flavor.

JoesMama January 8, 2014 - 9:12 am

Due to time constraints, I will have to try this recipe with Knox gelatin, at least for the first attempt. I was wondering if anyone else had tried it again since the comment last May, and do you have any advice?

Also, do you/can you dust the marshmallows with something after so they don’t stick together? Thanks!

Joanne January 22, 2014 - 10:35 pm

Just a quick question. Am I supposed to refrigerate them once they are prepared or are they meant to sit the 4-5 hours uncovered at room temp?
Thanks

purelytwins January 23, 2014 - 9:49 am

we’ve done both, we do find that sometimes in the fridge they get a little soft and wet like.

purelytwins January 23, 2014 - 9:49 am

if you just made the marshmallows and they need to set, yes at room temperature for a few hours before you cut them.

Joanne January 23, 2014 - 11:06 am

Ok I will do that next time. Last night I made my first batch and set them in the fridge. Can’t wait to see the difference this time around. Thanks so much for your reply 🙂

Jenna January 23, 2014 - 11:49 pm

Just one quick question: Would that be 1 1/2 cups of water total? Your other marshmallow recipes say to use a 1/2 cup of cold water then a 1/2 cup of warm water, but this one says 1/2 cup cold water and 1 cup of warm water. Is this a typo or just because of the stevia? Thank you!!

purelytwins January 24, 2014 - 7:31 am

sorry it’s a typo – it is 1/2 cup of water mixed in bowl with gelatin and another 1/2 cup of water heated up. So 1 cup total. We I will make that change, thanks for letting me know.

Mallory February 21, 2014 - 8:38 am

When I made them they had the right consistency but they tasted bitter and disgusting. This is my first time using liquid stevia and I almost never want to use it again! 🙁

purelytwins February 22, 2014 - 7:23 am

ya not everyone likes stevia, it takes awhile to get used to, you could try a different brand

bliss March 22, 2014 - 11:29 pm

Can I make rice crispies with this ? And are they just as good??:/

purelytwins March 23, 2014 - 8:58 am

Bliss you could give it a shot. We are unsure, as we have only made our version of it here.http://bit.ly/1d1CVpB

Rebecca June 21, 2014 - 1:19 pm

I seriously am going to try these!! Thanks so much! I will be using stevia powder instead, though.

Amy June 30, 2014 - 4:29 pm

Has anyone tried to toast these over a fire? For, say, s’mores?

Rebecca August 24, 2014 - 12:14 am

A little late to the party, but I just made these and enjoyed 5 little ones with dandelion tea right before bed. I had a bit of a sweet tooth and these totally hit that spot. I held off making them, because the mixing process seemed like it would be difficult. Low and behold these were super easy to make and delicious. I am excited to see what adding more gelatin in my diet does. I am sure it will help. I have Crohn’s disease and have been on quite a journey to see what I can handle. Like you, many fruits and veggies are out. I do not handle fructose very well, along with dairy and grains. Still on my healing journey, but seeing your journey and all your struggles and the strength you have is incredibly helpful. I love your gut friendly recipes. 🙂 Thank you so much.

purelytwins August 24, 2014 - 7:52 am

thank you Rebecca!! so happy to hear you liked them 🙂 xo

Nancy December 9, 2014 - 5:39 pm

I just made these and the mix is delicious however, my finally results didn’t look like yours the final mix wasn’t not as smooth as the one in your blog. When I tried to spread it out onto the pan with a spatula it is a little clumpy.

I stopped mixing before the 8 minutes because it was getting very thick and sticking to the beaters.

Hazel Holt December 18, 2014 - 5:53 pm

I made the sugar free marshmellows, but when i put some in the oven tosee it they would work a candied yam dish they turned to liquid. have not seen any reports on using them in the oven.do I need to add corn starch to the receipe? what went wrong?

Hazel

purelytwins December 18, 2014 - 9:01 pm

Hazel, we haven’t tried using them in an oven before. since they are made with stevia they have a different texture.

Danielle December 24, 2014 - 2:20 pm

Just made these…..amazing! Used store brand gelatin and worked fine….may added a tad bit more vanilla next time. Next up I am going to add flavoring with a tiny bit of other extracts. I Put them in my chocolate drink (1 envelope diet swiss miss hot cocoa and 2-4 little packs of stevia. Add 3/4 cup water to blender then ingredients above. Then add enough ice to just go over the fluid level and blend. Makes a creamy yummy drink for 25 calories)

Cheyanne March 12, 2015 - 4:11 pm

Hi trying to Make these and ive been stirring for over twenty minutes and they are not turning into marshmallows is there something you have to do if you live at high altitude? Thank you!!

valerie May 16, 2015 - 8:27 pm

My daughter was thrilled to help make these. I Ieft out the vanilla and stevia and added dried apricots that were soaked and pureed. The texture was great and my daughter devoured them. I found the flavor a little odd, I think I will try dates next time. They quickly tuned gooey when put over the fire but my daughter just pretends she is cooking them–so they were all hers. Thanks.

Brittney September 1, 2015 - 1:49 pm

Have you used these in say rice crispy treats?

purelytwins September 2, 2015 - 10:49 am

Not yet, we hope to play around with that soon.

Michele November 15, 2015 - 1:06 pm

Has anyone tried roasting these over an open fire. I have children visiting that only eat treats with stevia.

Kristen November 19, 2015 - 1:25 pm

Can any of the homemade marshmallows be roasted?:)

purelytwins November 19, 2015 - 3:33 pm

We have not tried them roasted, they are a bit more fragile than regular marshmallows

Mateo January 12, 2016 - 6:09 pm

Wait, gelatin is healthy now? Do you know what cow skin goes through to get gelatin out of it? Lost of very intense chemicals.

joanna February 15, 2016 - 12:05 pm

these were great and so easy to make. my only regret was whipping for 8 minutes because they were overdone by then. i’d recommend 5-6 minutes if you have a strong mixer. i used a kitchenaid and mine were already forming stiff peaks by then and i should’ve taken them out!

Michaela February 28, 2016 - 4:32 pm

I made this with porcine gelatin due to a beef allergy, and it turned out perfectly! For those using porcine, I’d recommend adding a little extra stevia and vanilla to hide the flavor. I’ll be sure to try it with matcha, coconut extract, and coffee. (not altogether, of course)

If someone here ever attempts to make this with agar, heat up the entire mixture and then whip it. Agar, unlike gelatin, does not “bloom” and needs to be in hot water to dissolve. I’ve never tried this myself, but I imagine it would work.

Elena July 9, 2016 - 11:13 pm

How do these toast over a campfire? Do they come out all brown and gooey, or just melt away and drop into the fire? Would like to know cause my hubby and I are trying different sugarless sweeteners. And he really misses his campfire s’mores.

purelytwins July 10, 2016 - 5:48 pm

Not sure they would hold up that well over a fire, but you can try.

Rebecca March 1, 2017 - 12:34 pm

How do these compare to real marshmallows?…can I roast them for s’mores and Boone be the wiser that they are sugar free?

purelytwins March 4, 2017 - 1:06 pm

We haven’t tried roasting them but they are more sensitive to heat compared to real ones.

Denise June 6, 2017 - 10:10 pm

Can you use this in recipe that call for marshmallow fluff?

purelytwins June 18, 2017 - 1:49 pm

Not sure we never tried it. But it is not as sturdy as regular marshmallows due to the lower sugar.

jane August 17, 2017 - 5:40 pm

YOU JUST MADE MY DAY! Been wanting SF marshmallows, but no one makes them that I can find. BONUS…I need tons of gelatin in my diet for the collagen benefit. thanks!

purelytwins August 17, 2017 - 10:02 pm

Enjoy them!! Glad you found us!

Sue January 10, 2018 - 4:35 am

I tried your vanilla marshmallow recipe today and it was fantastic. I rolled the marshmallows in sugar-free drinking chocolate powder (sweetened with stevia and erythritol). Yum! Needless to say it’s all gone. Thank you.

purelytwins January 12, 2018 - 8:24 pm

yay!!

Crystal W March 30, 2018 - 3:10 pm

Hi,
Do you think powdered stevia mixed with vanilla might work? I’ve tried 3 different batches of healthy marshmallows and none of them worked????I’m hoping I can swap the liquid for dry and it might still work. Thanks

Chloe June 5, 2018 - 1:26 pm

Is it possible to use powdered stevia? HOw would you have to change the recipe if you did use it?

purelytwins June 15, 2018 - 6:27 am

We have never tried it as we don’t use powdered stevia. It should be okay.

Kate December 15, 2018 - 8:53 am

Hi. Great recipe! Could I use collagen hydrolysate instead of gelatine?

purelytwins January 4, 2019 - 7:50 am

Not sure, does it get thick when mixed with water? If yes then yes you can use it.

Lauren August 21, 2020 - 10:08 pm

Hello! You mention “MAPLE SYRUP BASED MARSHMALLOWS” above, but the link gets a 404 error and I can’t find the recipe when searching. Would prefer to use maple syrup instead of stevia. Thanks for your help!

purelytwins August 25, 2020 - 8:44 pm

Yes the maple syrup does better overall but we still enjoyed the stevia ones.

Dirma Roseboom November 4, 2020 - 7:07 pm

Do they roast well over the fire?

purelytwins November 10, 2020 - 8:57 am

Not really, they are more fragile than regular marshmallows.

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