Cloud-soft, bouncy and completely sugar-free, these protein marshmallows taste like a treat but pack 16 grams of protein per 100 grams. Whipped egg whites and gelatin do all the magic — no candy thermometer, no corn syrup, no guilt. They are perfect for snacking, gifting or floating on hot cocoa.
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- 30 g (1 oz) gelatin
- 100 ml (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) water
- Stevia to taste
- A pinch of citric acid
- Vanilla extract or a pinch of vanillin
Instructions
- Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks with a pinch of citric acid and the vanilla.
- Soak the gelatin in the water and warm it until dissolved — never boil it or it will lose its gelling power. Stir the sweetener into the gelatin.
- Keep whipping the whites while slowly pouring in the gelatin.
- Pipe or spread the mixture into a mold or with a piping bag and refrigerate for several hours.
- Remove and dust with powdered sugar or grated chocolate (count their nutrition separately).
Tips
- Make sure every bowl and whisk is spotlessly clean and grease-free — any fat will stop the whites from whipping. For more light, protein-packed desserts, try our Flourless Berry Protein Cheesecake.
- Warm the gelatin gently and never let it boil; overheated gelatin will not set. Serious Eats explains the science of gelatin in desserts beautifully.
- Pipe the mixture into silicone molds for neat, giftable cubes. Craving a single-serve treat instead? Our Microwave Mug Cheesecake is ready in minutes, and Lazy Cottage Cheese Cheesecake is another light favorite.
Nutrition
Per 100 g: 66.2 kcal | Protein 16.3 g | Fat 0 g | Carbs 0 g