3 Ingredient Keto Marshmallows
Making homemade marshmallows has never been easier. They only require 3 ingredients and don't include complicated meringue steps! You don't need eggs or a candy thermometer to make these. The marshmallows are packed with protein and are low carb, low sugar and keto-friendly.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (17 g) unflavored gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup (2 fl oz/59 ml) cold water
- 2 cups (16 fl oz/ 473 ml) vanilla protein shake, with around 30 grams of protein per serving
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix the gelatin with cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- Add the protein drink and bloomed gelatin to a small saucepan. Place the saucepan over low heat and gently stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved, about 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Transfer the cooled mixture to a bowl of a stand mixer. Use a wire whisk to whip at medium high speed until it becomes light and fluffy. About 5-7 minutes. The mixture should be light and fluffy and look like it will soon form peaks but don’t let it reach the stage of forming peaks. This is important. You don't want the mixture to reach peaks.
- Spread the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan in an even layer. The mixture does condense down a little as it sets and also when you cut into them, so don’t worry if it seems a bit high.
- Place the pan into the fridge until marshmallows are set (this can take a few hours). Remove marshmallows from the pan. Cut marshmallows with a sharp knife. To help prevent marshmallows from sticking, you can dust the marshmallows with powdered sweetener before or after cutting (like powdered Swerve). Store marshmallows in the fridge in an airtight container. Marshmallows will start to melt if they are left out at room temperature for too long so keep them in the fridge until right before serving.
Notes
- You do need to be careful with whipping these. Normally when making marshmallows you want to whip to stiff peaks, but not for these. You don’t want the mixture to reach peak stage because it will make the marshmallows too airy and then they won’t have that bounce of a traditional marshmallow.
- These are not the same as regular marshmallows. They are more light and airy, but they have a bounce to them like regular marshmallows.
- Some protein shakes have ingredients added to them that make them not suitable for a keto or other special diets. Please make sure to use a protein shake that is suitable for your diet.
- I recommend using a protein shake with around 30 grams of protein per serving because if you use one with higher amount of protein it will change the color of the marshmallows and make them darker in color.
Serving: 1marshmallow, Calories: 18kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.4g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 0.3g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 20mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 0.1g
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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