Here is the oh-so-easy way to make delicious and nutritious marshmallows that taste SO much better than the store bought ones! …
*This recipe is not in my book ‘Mila’s Meals: The Beginning & The Basics’, but it will be in the second book 🙂
Makes: 30
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 2.5 hours
These marshmallows are so easy to make and only require 5 ingredients!
The marshmallows available in the shops contain harmful food colourings, sweeteners, flavourings and preservatives – these homemade ones actually have healing properties! This is thanks to the gelatine (see more below).
When it comes to marshmallow variety you are only limited by your imagination! You can add a multitude of different toppings such as nuts, coconut shreds or cacao powder.
Do you want to make the fairy “mushrooms” like the ones on Mila’s 3rd Birthday Cake?
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Gelatine powder is a is flavourless, translucent substance derived from the processing of animal connective tissue and bones to extract collagen, an insoluble fibrous protein. Once extracted and powdered, gelatin dissolves in hot liquids and becomes more solid as it cools. It is commonly used as a gelling agent in gummy sweets, marshmallows, desserts, ice cream, dips and some yogurts.
Gelatine contains easy to digest (bio-available) calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon, sulphur, amino acids and trace minerals.
It is important to note, however, that not all gelatine is created equal (as with most foods!) Where possible buy organic gelatine from grass fed animals. I say where possible, because I have been unable to find a locally produced one here in South Africa. The gelatine brands I have found all contain the preservative Sulphur Dioxide and I fear they come from conventionally raised animals who are fed GMO corn, in feed lots under terrible conditions.
BUT…
Great Lakes Gelatin is now available in South Africa from Faithful To Nature, VidaLife and Wellness Warehouse
Gelatine used to be a big part of healthy traditional diets when people regularly consumed bone broths as well as the fibrous tissues and organs of animals. While I am a big fan of drinking bone broth (and I really encourage you to give it a try), the little ones may not be so keen on it. So another way to get the healing benefits of gelatine into your diet is to use it in these marshmallows, gummy sweets or in homemade Jelly.
This recipe first appeared in the blog post about Mila’s 3rd Birthday Party – you can read the blog post and see the other food I prepared for it here.
