February 3, 2025

Store bought marshmallows are packed full of high fructose corn syrup and free from any health benefits.
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But when made at home, marshmallows can literally be medicinal, and a perfect nourishing treat with the gut healing benefits.
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Marshmallow root can soothe a sore throat and dry cough. This root contains mucilage, which coats the throat and esophagus, reducing irritation.
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Marshmallow root can also help with bladder infections by reducing inflammation and irritation. It can also help with painful bladder syndrome and pelvic pain.
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Marshmallow root can help with digestion issues like constipation, heartburn, diarrhea, and intestinal acid.
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Because Marshmallow root is also an antioxidant- it can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
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this root can also help with dry mouth by coating the mouth, tongue, and throat with that mucilage.
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And due to marshmallow root’s Antibacterial properties- it can help fight infections throughout the body, including urinary tract!
Wow- it’s amazing how far we’ve drifted from these at home- to those on the store shelf.
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Not only do these marshmallows taste delicious, and are nearly medicine- they are also made with gelatin.
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Gelatin is a great source of glycine, proline, and glutamic acid, which converts to glutamine in the body.
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These days we don’t get a ton of these amino acids in our diet due to our focus more on muscle meats.
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I’m always looking for ways to get gelatin into my diet, usually by way of homemade bone broth, homemade fruit juice gummies, and these yummy marshmallows.
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Glutamine is especially important for those dealing with leaky gut.
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And then combining this gelatin with marshmallow root and other ingredients like raw honey and black shilajit…you’ve got yourself a tasty treat packed with all sorts of healing benefits that start on the inside of your body, and then shine bright out through your skin!
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These homemade marshmallows are perfect for roasting around the campfire or adding to hot chocolate.
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However, my very favorite way to enjoy them is added to my morning mushroom tea (or coffee!). They really do just add a little something special to the start of your day!
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To make these marshmallows, you only need a few ingredients. Water, gelatin, sweetener of choice, and a mixer. A stand or hand held mixer is required to add air into the marshmallows to make them pillowy.
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INGREDIENTS:
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1 cup water, divided
3 TBS marshmallow root and some hibiscus flowers (optional)
3 TBS gelatin
Sprinkle of flake salt (optional)
1 cup honey
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Pure Shilajit Resin
1 tbsp arrowroot powder (optional)
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INSTRUCTIONS:
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1) Add 1/2 cup water to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.
2) Sprinkle the gelatin evenly overtop and allow to bloom.
3) Heat remaining water and create a marshmallow tea (add hibiscus for added skincare benefits if you want) and the honey, with a sprinkle of flake salt to a saucepan.
4) Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5) Start to mix the bloomed gelatin on low speed. In a slow stream, pour in the honey mixture.
6) Add the vanilla extract and black shilajit (optional).
7) Turn the speed of the mixer up to high. Beat for 8-10 minutes, until it has turned into thick, glossy white marshmallow fluff. The fluff should barely drip off of the mixer.
8) Quickly pour the marshmallow fluff into a parchment lined baking dish or baking sheet.
7) Allow marshmallows to set overnight before slicing into squares.
8) To prevent sticking, toss in arrowroot powder.