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December 20, 2018

Sugar Free Peppermint Marshmallows – Keto Recipe

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Homemade sugar free marshmallows are easy to make and so fun to eat. These keto friendly treats are perfect in hot chocolate and delicious on their own. And they are almost completely carb free! You’re going to love this keto marshmallow recipe.

Sugar Free Marshmallows in a mug of keto hot chocolate

Why, why, WHY haven’t I tried homemade marshmallows before? Seriously kicking myself. Hard. Ouch! That hurt.

No really, I am absolutely astonished at how easy it is to make sugar free marshmallows, and I can’t believe I waited this long to try my hand at it. Especially since so many of you have been asking me for a recipe for a very long time.

The truth is that I don’t like marshmallows all that much. Let me rephrase that. I don’t like conventional marshmallows all that much and I never have. I find them way too sweet and lacking in any flavor. And the packaged sugar free marshmallows on the market are kind of scary.

Maltitol, and sorbitol, and sucralose, oh my! Causing you to run to the toilet multiple times after eating. I am not kidding.

Homemade peppermint marshmallows top down photo on a blue backdrop

Don’t go there. Just don’t.

But now you don’t have to, because this homemade marshmallow recipe will blow your mind. It’s so easy to make and I have to say, the results are absolutely wonderful. And delicious!. I love them, my kids love them, and I even put them into a fudge I was taking to a Christmas party. It was met with enthusiastic approval by all who tried it.

Seriously, I am just so excited about this. It opens up a whole new world of delicious keto desserts, and I have lots of plans for these homemade marshmallows.

Powdered sweetener being dusted over sugar free marshmallows

Homemade Marshmallow Recipe Inspiration

I don’t know what inspired me to finally give marshmallows a go but once I made up  my mind, I did a fair bit of recipe research. I honestly had little to no idea what marshmallows were even made of, besides copious amounts of sugar.

Turns out that many conventional marshmallows are made with both sugar and corn syrup, which clearly isn’t an option for those of us on a keto diet. But I did come across several recipes that were corn syrup-free. This is the regular marshmallow recipe I decided to follow, in terms of the overall method method. Her instructions were clearly written and easy to comprehend.

A pile of homemade marshmallows on a black plate

Once I realized that marshmallows are basically just gelatin, water, and sweetener, I was eager to try them. I’ve seen some keto recipes that use egg whites and I didn’t want to go that route so I took my chances on the gelatin only version.

However, I did a couple of things differently. I used a bit more gelatin and quite a bit less sweetener than the recipe called for. Conventional marshmallow recipes call for 2 cups of sugar and I used what amounted to 1 1/3 cup of sweetener.

And it worked like a charm! Hooray! I think I liked them so much more than regular marshmallows because they are less tooth-achingly sweet.

Top down photo of sugar free homemade marshmallows in low carb hot chocolate

How To Make Sugar Free Marshmallows

I’ve made these several times already and I learned a few things along the way. So I figured I’d pass these tips on to you.

  1. Combine the gelatin and half of the water and let it “bloom”. Grassfed gelatin brands like Great Lakes or Vital Proteins doesn’t need blooming the way regular gelatin does but in this recipe, it actually helps to allow the gelatin to combine properly with the syrup.
    • Also remember that gelatin and collagen are NOT the same thing. Collagen will not work in this recipe because it does not have the gelling powder of gelatin.
  2. You need a combination of sweeteners for the “sugar” syrup. Erythritol based sweeteners such as Swerve will recrystallize if used on their own. And sweeteners like Bocha Sweet or allulose will leave you with a goopy mess that may not firm up properly. So using them in combination is best. I used half Swerve Confectioner’s and half Bocha Sweet. Although I haven’t tried it, you can probably use allulose or xylitol in place of the Bocha Sweet.
  3. Use a stand mixer for whipping the mixture. This allows you to pour the syrup slowly into the gelatin as you whip. It also needs whipping on medium high speed for quite some time so a stand mixer means you don’t wear out your arms!
  4. Work quickly once your mixture is thick and white. Very quickly pour it into the prepared pan and spread it. If you wait too long, it starts setting and you will get a lumpy glob that you can’t spread or smooth out.
    • I learned this the hard way. The second time I made them, I waited too long, thinking that the mixture needed to be like whipped cream or egg whites and stand at stiff peaks. I ended up with a glob that I had to re-warm to spread out.
    • You CAN actually save it if this happens. I simply re-warmed the whole thing by putting the pan in a 300F oven. Once it began to melt again, I could spread it out more easily.
  5. Even if you line your pan with parchment, grease the parchment. It will help a lot when you go to get the marshmallows out of the pan and cut them up. The bottom will be quite greasy but it dries out overnight.
  6. Conventional marshmallow recipes tell you to dust them with cornstarch and powdered sweetener. But I found that if I just left them exposed to the air overnight, they firmed up and dried out enough so that the surface was no longer tacky at all.
  7. Use whatever flavoring or extract you desire. The peppermint was fabulous but I’ve also made them with vanilla and it was delicious too.

Hand on a mug of hot chocolate with a sugar free marshmallow floating in it.

One more little note: If you care to dip them in chocolate or put them in fudge, freeze them for a few hours first. They won’t freeze rock hard but it does allow you to dip them or combine them with warm chocolate, without having them melt into goo.

I have yet to try roasting them. But just you wait until next summer!

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Sugar Free Marshmallows
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Resting Time
4 hrs
Total Time
25 mins
 

Homemade sugar free marshmallows are easy to make and so fun to eat. These keto friendly treats are perfect in hot chocolate and delicious on their own. And they are almost completely carb free!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: marshmallow recipe, sugar free marshmallows
Servings: 10 servings (about 20 marshmallows)
Calories: 14 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 cup water , divided
  • 2 1/2 tbsp grassfed gelatin
  • 2/3 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
  • 2/3 cup Bocha Sweet (or xylitol or allulose)
  • 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract (or vanilla extract)
Instructions
  1. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment or waxed paper and lightly grease the paper. 

  2. Attach the whisk attachment to a stand mixer. Pour half of the water into the bowl and sprinkle with the gelatin. Let stand while preparing the syrup.

  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining water, the sweeteners, the cream of tartar, and the salt. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sweeteners. 

  4. Using a candy thermometer or an instant read thermometer, bring the mixture to 237F to 240F. Remove from heat. 

  5. Turn the stand mixer on low and slowly pour the hot syrup down the side of the bowl. Once all of the syrup is mixed in, add the extract. Turn the stand mixer to medium high and beat until the mixture is lukewarm, thickened and white. This can take 5 to 15 minutes. 

  6. Working quickly, pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Let set for 4 to 6 hours, until the top is no longer tacky to the touch.

  7. Flip out onto a cutting board and cut to the desired size. Dust with powdered sweetener, if desired. Let sit for a day exposed to the air to dry out a bit, then store in a covered container. 

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

You really need the combination of two sweeteners here. One should be erythritol based, like Swerve or Lakanto. The other should be one of three possibilities: Bocha Sweet, Xylitol, or allulose. 

Nutrition Facts
Sugar Free Marshmallows
Amount Per Serving (1 serving = 2 marshmallows)
Calories 14
% Daily Value*
Carbohydrates 0.1g0%
Protein 1.5g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. JenS says

    December 20, 2018 at 8:34 am

    You’re fantastic! Thank you!
    I’ve seen a few of these recipes online and wanted to try, but worried how it would turn out or how hard it would be. However, I trust your recipes, especially when it comes to desserts. So, thanks and Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      December 20, 2018 at 8:51 am

      I am so glad to hear it, Jen. Let me know what you think!

      Reply
    • Hookedonketo says

      December 22, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      I was going to say the same thing. 😉

      Reply
  2. Amanda says

    December 20, 2018 at 9:02 am

    Thank you so much for creating a marshmallow recipe. I have missed them so much. I think I might have to make these today. Also I made your gingerbread yesterday and the whole family approves. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      December 20, 2018 at 9:06 am

      You’re welcome. Hope you like them!

      Reply
  3. Molly says

    December 20, 2018 at 9:52 am

    Carolyn you saved me again!!! I was trying to figure out how to manage without marshmallows and you timely shared your recipe. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      December 20, 2018 at 10:16 am

      Yay! Hope you love them.

      Reply
  4. Ilana says

    December 20, 2018 at 10:09 am

    OMG! This is going to happen at my house either today or tomorrow. My daughter will be so excited! Who am I kidding…I’m so excited!!!!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      December 20, 2018 at 10:16 am

      Let me know what you think!

      Reply
  5. Becky Hardin says

    December 20, 2018 at 10:33 am

    5 stars
    This!!! Love love love! Marshmallows are a must in hot cocoa. Can’t wait to try your recipe. A healthier for you optio.

    Reply
  6. Linda says

    December 20, 2018 at 10:52 am

    As I was reading your recipe about buttering the parchment paper, I remembered something Alice Medrich does for her brownie recipes to make them easier to get out of the pan and cut them. She lines the pan with foil. Then you lift the foil out by the edges. You can unfold the foil and just cut straight across. Use a cake server or spatula to lift the marshmallows from the foil. You can butter the foil to make that easier. I’ve used that technique for lemon bars, too. Here’s a link to her instructions on Foof 52: https://food52.com/blog/7716-the-case-for-lining-brownie-pans

    I want to make this one, but my peppermint flavoring is in transit. Marshmallows are one of the things I miss. So, as soon as my peppermint gets here, I’m doing it.

    Reply
    • Jen S says

      March 19, 2019 at 3:07 pm

      Hey!! Look into the health problems from cooking and baking on foil. That’s the reason for using parchment paper a lot now, too avoid consuming aluminum.

      Reply
      • Drew says

        October 30, 2019 at 8:50 pm

        I use these to mix with butter, vanilla , and crushed up pork rinds (the plain kind). Tastes just like a Rice Krispie treat. Thanks so much!

        Reply
        • Carolyn says

          October 30, 2019 at 9:40 pm

          Oh wow, I am so glad to hear that!

          Reply
  7. Toni says

    December 20, 2018 at 11:52 am

    5 stars
    These homemade marshmallows are really the best! A new staple in our hot chocolate this winter!

    Reply
  8. Karen says

    December 20, 2018 at 1:05 pm

    Oh YASSS. I make peppermint marshmallows all the time during the Christmas season and have longed for some keto/lc ones! You are a Rock Star! I am so excited to try these. As usual with your recipes, I have everything in my pantry to make them right now ! Wooot. I also make gingerbread marshmallows – which are fabulous…. hint, hint. They are made with molasses, so might be a bit of a challenge. (I am ever-so-subtly laying down the gauntlet!) HA.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      December 20, 2018 at 7:13 pm

      Ooh, I definitely need to try Gingerbread!

      Reply
      • Karen says

        December 26, 2018 at 12:35 pm

        YAY! Even if it takes until next year (because – almost at the end of gingerbread season), I know they will be worth the wait. =))

        Reply
      • ELAINE SMITH says

        October 29, 2019 at 12:58 pm

        Did you work out the Gingerbread Marshmellow recipe? I can’t wait to make for my hubby.

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        • Carolyn says

          October 29, 2019 at 4:46 pm

          I’d forgotten all about that, to be honest. But I did some strawberry flavoured ones in the summer. I think you could add gingerbread spices into this so easily. Plus maybe a wee bit of molasses (like only a teaspoon) to get the right color.

          Reply
  9. Becky says

    December 20, 2018 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    Saw this recipe today and had to make them. I didn’t read closely enough and used Granular Swerve instead of Powdered. But, they seem to look like the right texture (I’ve made other Keto/LC marshmallows) so I think they’ll be fine. The magic started happening at the 10 minute mark when I was whipping them. They turned white and started getting nice and fluffy. It took 13 minutes to get to the right texture. Cannot wait to try these!!! Thanks for another great recipe.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      December 20, 2018 at 7:12 pm

      Yay! Let me know how they turn out!

      Reply
      • Becky says

        December 22, 2018 at 2:44 pm

        5 stars
        OMGosh!!! Soooooo good! I can’t even tell you how happy these made me. After the full drying process they had such a great texture! Of the various marshmallow recipes I’ve tried, these are the closest I’ve ever come to store bought marshmallows, which I used to love. Even though I used the granular Swerve instead of powdered, and I used Allulose for my 2nd sweetener, they seemed to turn out just fine. I was beyond thrilled with these. Thanks again for all of your wonderful recipes!

        Reply
        • Carolyn says

          December 22, 2018 at 2:50 pm

          Fantastic! Thanks for the feedback, that helps.

          Reply
  10. Patricia says

    December 20, 2018 at 2:47 pm

    Hi Carolyn, do you think these marshmallows would work for making Rice Krispie bars? If so how many do you think it would take? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      December 20, 2018 at 7:14 pm

      I am not sure but i think it would work. Make them and then basically melt them down again.

      Reply
      • Alainna says

        December 30, 2018 at 3:32 pm

        5 stars
        You can just add the cereal straight to it rather than melt them again. We’re using this for our Cornflake bars. Add butter after the syrup is beaten We love your recipes Carolyn! We do Keto and Modified Atkins for health reasons around our house. A lot of your recipes have been our favorites.

        Reply
        • Carolyn says

          December 30, 2018 at 5:03 pm

          Cool thanks!

          Reply
  11. Stacie A Hamilton says

    December 20, 2018 at 3:07 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve never even thought to make my own marshmallows. I think I need to make a private stash of these though.

    Reply
  12. Jennifer says

    December 20, 2018 at 5:08 pm

    5 stars
    I love these marshmallows because I can eat as many as I want because they’re sugar-free!

    Reply
  13. Tara says

    December 21, 2018 at 1:18 am

    Do you think that a sweetener that is erythritol and monkfruit would work for this? Lakanto has been my sweetener of choice for a while, and that’s what theirs is a blend of, but the powdered Lakanto is a 2:1 sugar replacement, so I’m not sure how that would affect it either.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      December 21, 2018 at 8:50 am

      No, I am sorry. I am pretty clear in the blog post that you need an erythritol based sweetener (like Lakanto) AND a sweetener like Bocha Sweet or xylitol.

      Reply
  14. Susan-Rae says

    December 21, 2018 at 4:34 am

    Does this Boca Sweet truest have no aftertaste? I haven’t found a sweeter yet that doesn’t taste strange to me. Even the Swerve So I am desperate. And dying for marshmallows. Just orders some Boca from their website as it seems impossible to find locally or on Amazon.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      December 22, 2018 at 11:58 am

      Many people have no aftertaste with it. I can’t guarantee you that, though.

      Reply
  15. Jocelyn says

    December 21, 2018 at 2:35 pm

    5 stars
    My sugar free hot cocoa needs these marshmallows for sure!!! I can’t wait to try these!!!

    Reply
  16. Carol Dyer says

    December 22, 2018 at 12:37 am

    Where can I buy the Bocca Sweetener?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      December 22, 2018 at 9:34 am

      If they are out on Amazon, then you need to try their website.

      Reply
  17. Elaine says

    December 22, 2018 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars
    So no corn syrup. Sukrin has a fiber syrup. Is there a reason you didn’t use that in place of corn syrup?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      December 22, 2018 at 6:22 pm

      Yup. Because that spikes my blood sugar (as it does with most people’s) and I think I proved with this recipe that any kind of syrup is utterly unnecessary.

      Reply
  18. Karla Strömberg says

    December 22, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    Hi, what can I use instead cremor? I can’t find it in Sweden. This will be a challenge because there are another brands here but I will try it and we will see what happen
    Merry Christmas or Godjul in Swedish!! I am ur fan

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      December 23, 2018 at 9:55 am

      Hi Karla, instead of what? I am not quite sure what you are referring to! Have a wonderful holiday.

      Reply
      • Karla says

        December 27, 2018 at 2:42 pm

        Sorry I meant cream of tartar, dumb keyboard lol

        Reply
        • Carolyn says

          December 27, 2018 at 4:25 pm

          Oh! Okay… you can probably skip it but it does aid in whipping air bubbles into a recipe like this.

          Reply
  19. Katie Clark says

    December 22, 2018 at 11:18 pm

    Would this work in silicon molds? Like the ones used for gummies….

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      December 23, 2018 at 9:53 am

      You would need to grease them very well to make sure the marshmallows release properly.

      Reply
  20. Roberta says

    December 23, 2018 at 7:05 am

    5 stars
    Unfortunately, in my country Bocha sweet and allulose are not allowed yet, so I can’t find them, and xylitol spikes my BG sky-high and causes me GI issues… so I’d really need to find an alternative sweetener to combine with the erythritol… I was thinking about a blend of stevia and erythritol, but you’ve already excluded lakanto as a blend of erythritol and monk fruit, so I suppose it wouldn’t work properly. What about adding just monk fruit extract?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      December 23, 2018 at 10:06 am

      Sorry, I am pretty clear in the blog post. You can try all erythritol or a combo of erythritol and stevia or monk fruit but I simply cannot guarantee your end results. I have no control over what is available in your country or not.

      Reply
  21. Kari says

    December 23, 2018 at 1:39 pm

    I follow THM- can I make these and add them to my sweet potato casserole at the end of baking?

    Reply
    • Amber says

      September 17, 2020 at 12:52 pm

      I know this comment is almost two years old but oh my goodness that sounds amazing!! Sweet potatoes are an E (carb) and it seems these marshmallows are low fat, so they would go together beautifully!! That is the way I grew up with sweet potato casserole, I am SO doing this!

      Reply
  22. Marianne says

    December 26, 2018 at 2:45 am

    5 stars
    Not that there will be any left when I make this, but how long can I store this? Thank you for your recipes.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      December 26, 2018 at 11:27 am

      I’ve kept them on my counter for up to a week or so. They have nothing in them that “spoils”.

      Reply
    • JILL HENNING says

      December 29, 2020 at 8:34 pm

      Marianne, I am going over some of the recipes in this website and came across this one. I try to look at all of the comments, etc. I have to say, your comment made me laugh out loud! Thank you!
      I love these recipes!

      Reply
  23. IttefaqSalt says

    January 2, 2019 at 12:59 am

    5 stars
    These marshmallows look super delicious. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.

    Reply
  24. Lynne says

    February 4, 2019 at 8:09 pm

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Can’t wait to try.

    Reply
  25. Erica B says

    February 12, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, Carolyn…these are actually marshmallows! 😄 I am so impressed. I made mine vanilla, using extract and paste together. My sweeteners were a heaping 1/3 cup, actually probably about 1/2 cup, of powdered Lakanto (which is supposed to be twice as sweet as sugar) and 2/3 cup allulose. I used a plastic bowl and my hand mixer, and it took 5-6 minutes for the mixture to turn white and thick. I think the plastic bowl helps it cool a little faster. The flavor and texture are just spot-on! The two sweeteners together taste like sugar, and the sweetness is perfect. I don’t know what impressed me more: how authentic these are, or the fact that the sticky liquid marshmallow cleans up completely with just water because it’s sugar-free. 😄

    I’m hiding them from my husband so I can dip them in chocolate and surprise him for Valentine’s Day. (He didn’t want chocolate-covered strawberries this year, can you imagine?) I have no doubt he’ll be thrilled with these. If I weren’t dipping them, I think I’d toss them with just a touch of tapioca starch. It’s a little humid here, so they’re not drying very much.

    Thank you so much for this recipe, Carolyn. What a smashing success!

    Reply
    • Erica B says

      February 14, 2019 at 4:03 pm

      The chocolate-dipped marshmallows are an absolute success! Thank you, Carolyn.

      Reply
    • Erica B says

      February 14, 2019 at 4:08 pm

      Also, I did toss some of the undipped marshmallows in tapioca starch. They don’t stick to anything and the slightly powdery texture is reminiscent of bagged marshmallows (but delightfully fresher in flavor). It doesn’t take much; 1 T tapioca starch (7 nc) would easily coat a whole batch of marshmallows.

      Reply
  26. J James says

    February 25, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    Will be trying this for the grandkids’ hot chocolate!

    I will say, though, that I find that Great Lakes gelatin DOES need to be bloomed. I wouldn’t use any other, but when I have tried using it without blooming it, I end up with un-dissolved clumps, and a poor end product.

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    • Erica B says

      February 25, 2019 at 3:10 pm

      Hi J, I’ve found that Great Lakes gelatin dissolves better when liquid is added to it all at once. Rather than slowly sprinkling the gelatin over standing liquid, I put the gelatin in a bowl and pour liquid over it, briefly mix with a fork to combine, and proceed with the recipe. It’s worked in every application so far, whether or not the gelatin is heated.

      Reply
  27. Erica B says

    February 25, 2019 at 8:01 pm

    Hi Carolyn, I had an interesting experience while attempting flavored marshmallows today, and I wonder if you have any input. First I made raspberry marshmallows, in which I used raspberry extract and natural pink and red food colorings, and they worked up just as well as the usual vanilla. So I tried orange marshmallows next, but they did not turn out at all. After I added the orange extract and colorings and began mixing, the frothy texture dissipated immediately, and it just wouldn’t whip into marshmallow. As the gelatin cooled, the mixture did thicken some and turn opaque, but it wouldn’t hold air. Whenever I stopped mixing, the bubbles just rose to the surface and popped rapidly. No marshmallows from this stuff.

    I used Nielsen-Massey orange extract and natural yellow, pink, and red food colorings. The only unique ingredients in this batch were the orange extract and the yellow coloring. I thought maybe the coloring had bromelain in it, which breaks down protein and inhibits gelling, but it’s just turmeric in liquid base. The orange extract contains alcohol, orange oil, and water.

    I don’t blame the recipe at all, which has worked perfectly multiple times. I’m just really curious about what went wrong, y’know? Any thoughts?

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    • Carolyn says

      February 25, 2019 at 9:38 pm

      Interesting! What is your raspberry extract made with? The peppermint extract I use is oil based so I wonder if the alcohol is actually an issue. It shouldn’t be, though, since many marshmallow recipes, which this is based on, use any old extract and don’t have issues.

      Reply
      • Erica B says

        February 26, 2019 at 12:36 am

        It’s OliveNation raspberry extract: alcohol, red raspberry concentrate, glycerin, natural raspberry flavors, water. My vanilla has alcohol in it too, so I don’t think it’s that.

        Isn’t that the most peculiar thing? My prime suspect right now is the acidity of the orange extract. Not sure what else it could be. Same base recipe, same method, and even less additional liquid in this one than in the raspberry marshmallows, because of less extract. When I have more allulose, I think I’ll try again with another acidic flavoring agent, perhaps some instant espresso dissolved in a tiny bit of water. I could try orange again, but first I want to make sure the salvaging dessert I made with it is edible, just in case. I added more water and gelatin, some clementine Bai, cream, and vanilla, and poured it into a loaf pan to set. Creamsicle gelatin! It did set too, so it’s not the gelatin at fault. Very intriguing…

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        • Erica B says

          February 26, 2019 at 12:37 am

          I now recall that cream of tartar is an acid, though…so I wonder if it’s just too much acid? No idea at this point. 😄

          Reply
        • Rebecca says

          January 30, 2020 at 6:13 pm

          I’m thinking it’s the citrus oils in the orange extract. They break down sticky stuff.

          Reply
          • Erica B says

            April 11, 2020 at 9:25 pm

            Thank you for that tip, Rebecca!

  28. Taylor says

    June 2, 2019 at 9:48 pm

    Did you ever try roasting these?

    I’m curious as to how it would go!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      June 3, 2019 at 7:40 pm

      I have not…yet! Maybe this summer.

      Reply
  29. Sarah says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:49 pm

    Unfortunately I was a dummy and used granular swerve instead of powdered – so they have a slight grit to them – but goodness they are tasty and pretty close to regular marshmallows! I think they’d be perfect, had I used powdered. I’m going to need to make more tomorrow at the rate my kids are eating them! Thank you!

    Reply
  30. Melissa Burks says

    August 28, 2019 at 1:40 pm

    Try rolling in straight cocoa powder. Sift it first but that is how I always did my regular marshmallow. Just made these and they are firming up I used granular swerve and xylitol. No cream of tartar. But I have a Bosch mixer so needed no help in whipping in air. Texture seems fine right now.

    Has anyone toasted them? I made a sugar free version years ago and it smelled like burnt cow hide so I’m a little leery to try with these.

    I teach a small college home ec class how to make marshmallows once a years. There is always someone asking for a “healthy” recipe. I always told them don’t bother because all the ones I had tried either didn’t set or smelled horrible. So far these seem to be doing well.

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  31. Margaret says

    September 6, 2019 at 7:22 pm

    Oh my word! These are great! I just made a rich keto hot chocolate and dropped a couple in and they held up! I’ve made some before that just melted at any sign of heat. I am wondering if I use half the amount of gelatin if it could become fluff? I would love a fluff and peanut butter sandwich. I’m also adding these to some rocky road ice cream. These will be made repeatedly. Thanks Carolyn for the recipe!!

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  32. Ewa Siebor says

    November 1, 2019 at 3:49 am

    WOW !!! You come up with amazing recipes. Do you think I can use a silicone mold instead of what you recommend (parchment lined pan)?

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    • Carolyn says

      November 1, 2019 at 7:41 am

      Yes, but still spray it with oil so they don’t stick.

      Reply
  33. Alexus says

    November 9, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    Just tried this recipe for the first time and used powdered Erythritol and it came out separated – top looked like real marshmallows (I was SO excited) and then I saw the separation of the gelatin on the bottom 🙁 What did I do wrong? TIA

    Reply
    • Alexus says

      November 9, 2019 at 6:39 pm

      Is there a way to save this batch? 🤔

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 9, 2019 at 10:34 pm

        No idea, sorry.

        Reply
    • Carolyn says

      November 9, 2019 at 10:33 pm

      You used only powdered erythritol? That’s your problem right there.

      Reply
      • Alexus says

        November 10, 2019 at 11:09 am

        No, I used powdered erythritol and Bochu Sweet…maybe I didn’t whip it long enough.. will try to warm it up and then whip it back up. Thanks for responding! Sorry I botched this batch. Lol Will try again.

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        • Alexus says

          November 10, 2019 at 11:36 am

          It worked! I rewarmed it like you shared, and now it’s cooling! SO excited! Thank you for your recipes, for your time, and for your sharing your trials, as well! 😀 #Grateful

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          • Carolyn says

            November 10, 2019 at 11:53 am

            Glad to hear it!

  34. Sharon says

    November 25, 2019 at 1:38 pm

    5 stars
    experimenting today..it worked!
    Tried substituting commercial “skinny syrup” for the sugar/water mix… now I need to go shopping for more flavos

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  35. Lana Magee says

    November 25, 2019 at 2:56 pm

    quick question — do you think this recipe would work in a recipe that calls for MARSHMALLOW FLUFF??

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      November 25, 2019 at 9:22 pm

      Honestly I have not tried. It doesn’t stay soft and gooey like marshmallow fluff.

      Reply
  36. Monica Derieux says

    January 25, 2020 at 7:12 am

    5 stars
    How close to divinity are these?

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    • Carolyn says

      January 25, 2020 at 8:44 am

      I honestly have no idea, since I’ve never had divinity.

      Reply
  37. Kristen Spear says

    February 16, 2020 at 4:49 pm

    My mixture is not turning white. Any idea what’s up?

    Reply
    • Kristen Spear says

      February 16, 2020 at 4:53 pm

      It did get a white foamy top but the mix stayed yellowish and liquid. I did not have a thermometer though so maybe that.

      Reply
      • Kristen Spear says

        February 16, 2020 at 5:19 pm

        One other note is that I used Pyure and allulose and I am in a tropical climate. I did finally get it white but it seperated while cooling.

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        • Carolyn says

          February 16, 2020 at 7:52 pm

          I think it’s your sweeteners. I don’t think Pyure is a great choice for this recipe.

          Reply
  38. Jess says

    February 24, 2020 at 1:24 am

    Instead of the xylitol or bocha sweet, .. etc .. could I use monk fruit?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      February 24, 2020 at 8:04 am

      No, I am afraid not. “Monk fruit” sweeteners are usually mostly erythritol so they don’t keep things soft.

      Reply
  39. Margie Dickey says

    February 27, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    I noticed in some of your recipes you list Bocha Sweet (or xylitol or allulose) as sweeteners and on one you also added erythritol. Is there a specific reason for those sweeteners and why can’t I use any sweetener I have on hand. I usually use Swerve or stevia. I am on a budget and it is hard to keep every sweetener out there on hand.

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    • Carolyn says

      February 27, 2020 at 6:46 pm

      Hi Margie… if you read this post carefully, and any of the ones where I use BochaSweet, they will explain exactly why I do it.

      Reply
  40. Estelle says

    April 10, 2020 at 2:35 pm

    5 stars
    Such an easy recipe, thank you! Made it for the second time today and got it into the pan in the nick of time, top not as smooth as it should be but it does not matter much – will be used to make Easter eggs with milk chocolate and coconut. Happy Easter!

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  41. Tara says

    May 7, 2020 at 6:26 pm

    I don’t have a candy thermometer or the other one. I only have children underarm/mouth thermometer. Will that work? Don’t know if it’ll reach to that heat? Other option?

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    • Carolyn says

      May 7, 2020 at 8:32 pm

      Please don’t use that, you will ruin it. Do you have a meat thermometer?

      Reply
  42. Christine Hampton says

    May 28, 2020 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    These are a new staple recipe in my house – I couldn’t tell the difference between the full sugar kind. They even brown well when put in fire! I used allulose and lakanto as my sweeteners.

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  43. Kathy says

    June 8, 2020 at 6:56 pm

    I love your recipes! I’ve been dying for roasted marshmallows but the general consensus out there seems to be that keto marshmallows melt, not toast/roast. Have you or anyone tried to roast these? Crossing my fingers!

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    • Melanie says

      June 23, 2020 at 5:44 pm

      I made these last summer. They were delicious, but they just melted over the fire!!!! If anyone has any tips or ideas to help that not happen, I’m all ears!! I would love a s’more……..

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  44. Nancy says

    July 7, 2020 at 9:54 am

    5 stars
    I am so excited! I’m waiting for mine to cure but just licking the beaters (like a kid!) there is literally no taste difference. I’m thinking of making another batch but not beating it as long to make something akin to marshmallow cream or topping. Thank you for the recipe! It’s delicious.

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  45. Michelle says

    July 11, 2020 at 11:16 am

    Have tried roasting them over a fire yet? Planning a camp out birthday party! Thanks

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    • Carolyn says

      July 12, 2020 at 7:06 am

      No, I have not. My understanding is that they melt too quickly for roasting.

      Reply
  46. Kristina says

    July 13, 2020 at 11:53 am

    Note: xylitol spikes Blood Glucose levels, so it’s not actually a Keto friendly sweetener

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    • Carolyn says

      July 13, 2020 at 6:58 pm

      Depends on the person and it’s certainly far better than sugar! 🙂

      As someone who actually tests her blood sugar, I find it spikes me a bit but only about 1/4 as much as sugar would.

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  47. Nina B. says

    July 15, 2020 at 6:01 pm

    I just finished my first batch! How long do I have to wait before I can continue on to the Mississippi Mud Bar phase? Will tomorrow morning be to soon? (It’s my birthday and I want this for my cake!)
    Thanks again, CK! I can’t wait to try banana ones! If I put a hint of orange color that might be like that candy called Circus Peanuts!

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  48. Patti B. says

    July 19, 2020 at 8:59 am

    So I’m not sure if I didn’t cook long enough or if I didn’t whip long enough but I have a major flop here. Is there any way to save this?

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    • Carolyn says

      July 19, 2020 at 10:03 am

      I can’t tell from your description what it looks like now…

      Reply
  49. Diane McClure says

    July 25, 2020 at 8:32 am

    5 stars
    Oh yay!! You are my sunshine Carolyn! There are just a few things I miss from “non-keto” world and marshmallows are one of them. I’m not a big sweets eater but marshmallows are magical. Friday night wiener roasts will be even more special now with marshmallows back on the menu. Thank you for your creativity and dedication to excellence. ~Kindly, Diane M.

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  50. Christine Bullard says

    November 4, 2020 at 1:02 pm

    5 stars
    Saw a recipe for keto “marshmallow squares” that aren’t using marshmallows at all. Think these could be substituted and use butter and keto rice cereal??

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    • Carolyn says

      November 4, 2020 at 3:11 pm

      Without knowing what the recipe actually is, I can’t say for sure.

      Reply
  51. Beth says

    November 18, 2020 at 10:49 am

    I was wondering if this could be used to replace the meringue on your s’mores bars?

    Reply
  52. Raquel says

    November 18, 2020 at 11:47 am

    My daughter is vegetarian. Would I be able to use Agar Agar in place of the gelatin?

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    • Carolyn says

      November 18, 2020 at 11:59 am

      I’m sorry I have never used it so I cannot guide you there. I recommend looking up a recipe for vegan marshmallows.

      Reply
      • Raquel says

        November 18, 2020 at 12:11 pm

        Ok thank you.

        Reply
  53. Cheryl McElroy says

    November 19, 2020 at 4:23 pm

    I’m wondering if I could use these marshmallows to make fudge. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

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    • Carolyn says

      November 19, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      I haven’t tried that but I imagine you can.

      Reply
  54. Mike L says

    November 24, 2020 at 11:07 am

    Growing up my mother had this recipe for caramel corn which is something I have don’t eat anymore because i is basically all sugar. But I think I have found a work around. Need to limit how much you eat at one time whatever the limit on popcorn is anyway. Here is how I tried it using these marshmallows & Swerve Brown Sugar.
    1 stick + 2 tbsp butter
    1 cup packed brown sugar ((I used swerve but whatever substitute you want)
    10 oz sugar free marshmallows.
    Popcorn (I make enough to fill one of those dollar store plastic Popcorn containers)

    I use a medium low heat
    Melt butter, add sugar stir until dissolved
    Add marshmallows & occasionally stir until they are melted and a little bubbly.
    Pour over popcorn stir or toss until covered well & let cool.
    Tip – I usually sort through the popcorn ad take out the duds, no fun chomping down on one of those. And I pour the caramel over the popcorn in layers to get a good mix. Also sometimes a lot of the caramel settles to the bottom and you run out of the popcorn & just have mostly caramel. Just pop a small amount of corn, pop the caramel into the microwave until it melt & dump in fresh popcorn & stir. I sometimes add a dash of vanilla to the caramel. I also experiment using blends of brown & white sugar subs since they do not always cook the way real sugar does. My latest batch was more like a caramel you would get in one of those popcorn tins they have around Christmas with real brown sugar the caramel is normally soft & chewy unless you over cook. Enjoy.

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  55. Kate says

    November 27, 2020 at 12:08 pm

    5 stars
    These came out wonderfully, I’m so pleased! Only took 5 minutes in the mixer once all the syrup was in for me. Cut some into minis for hot chocolate- yum!
    I wanted to ask, how long will these last? Wondering if I can store them safely for a week, a month, indefinitely? Any ideas?
    Thank you so much for this recipe, this blog, and all your hard work! It brings joy back into my low carb diabetic way of eating 🙂

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  56. Cindy Baugh says

    November 28, 2020 at 8:47 pm

    I made these today. Awesome! Letting them dry out after slicing. Am going to try freezing some and then dipping in ChocZero milk chocolate chips followed by a drizzle of their mint chips. This is just an awesome recipe. Its essential you follow the directions to a “T” to get a great turn out. As a directions follower I don’t get how folks think they can bear off script and get the desired results. But that’s just me. It might work in a soup or stew but not in a baking recipe or a candy recipe.

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  57. Janet says

    December 5, 2020 at 11:35 am

    Hi Carolyn, I’m a long time fan of your recipes. I haven’t made these marshmallows yet, but I plan to. What I’m really interested in doing is making a gingerbread version. I saw a recipe for them in the white sugar version and thought, “I bet these could be ketofied!” I have gingerbread extract but I’m a bit terrified if I use the full amount of vanilla extract called for in your recipe they will be obnoxiously gingerbready. My question is, should I go for it or dial it back a skosh?

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  58. TK says

    December 9, 2020 at 8:19 pm

    Do these work for roasting to make s’mores?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      December 9, 2020 at 8:45 pm

      My understanding is that they melt a little too much. But you can try this! https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/low-carb-smores-bars/

      Reply
  59. Margie says

    December 23, 2020 at 10:03 am

    5 stars
    Carolyn, you are the best Christmas gift I could imagine!! This is a game changer. I have a family recipe fir a custard based dish that uses marshmallows. It’s four generations old and my daughter loves it but sugar gives her migraines. I had gotten the sugar out of except marshmallows. Just made these and so you have given us a gift of a family tradition returned!! We’ve list almost all of our family, but at least I can restore this part of our family for my daughter. Blessings to you and yours!💕🙏

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    • Carolyn says

      December 23, 2020 at 2:32 pm

      So glad you like them!

      Reply
  60. Bonnie says

    January 10, 2021 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    I’m wondering if you’ve ever tried adding cocoa to the sweetener when making them for a chocolate through-and-through marshmallow? If not, do you have any guidance about the ratio of sweetener or wet ingredient that may need adjustment? Also, I’m guessing that adding cocoa to the final sprinkle would also be a good thing to do. Maybe something to add to the collection for Valentine’s desserts? Love all your recipes!! 💕

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    • Carolyn says

      January 10, 2021 at 5:11 pm

      I think you might need to google instructions on chocolate marshmallows. I haven’t tried it myself.

      Reply

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