Vegan Marshmallows

Vegan Marshmallows is a fluffy, light, and tasty sweet dish. It is an easy recipe. It is different from traditional marshmallows because it is made with natural plant-based ingredients and are also low in calories. These Vegan Marshmallows are gelatin-free, nut-free, and dairy-free. It is so delicate that it will quickly infuse with your mouth palates. You can enjoy this with any sweet dish. It’s perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, and appetizers. It’s a vegan and kid-friendly recipe. You must have tried this easy dish. Start this recipe by following the listed instructions.

Ingredients

• Powdered Sugar 1/2cup
• Cornstarch 1/2cup
• Aquafaba 1/2cup
• Cream of Tartar 1/4tsp
• Vanilla Extract 2tsps

For Syrup

• Granulated Sugar 1cup
• Water 1/3cup

For Agar Batter

• Agar Powder 4tsps
• Granulated Sugar 1/4cup
• Water 3/4cup

Instructions

1. Place parchment paper inside the pan and add a thin layer of cornstarch and powdered sugar.
2. Next, add cream of tartar, and aquafaba in a blender.
3. Blend it well at medium speed until a creamy texture forms.
4. Put this mixture aside.
5. Take a pan. Add granulated sugar, and water to this pan.
6. Put this pan on the burner and turn on the flame.
7. Over medium-high flame cook it for 10- 15 minutes until a syrup texture forms.
8. When the sugar syrup is done, slowly pour over the aquafaba.
9. During pouring, add vanilla extract.
10. Mix it well until aquafaba coats well with sugar syrup. Set aside this pan.
11. Take another pan. Add water, granulated sugar, and agar powder to this pan.
12. Combine all ingredients well.
13. Boil all these ingredients over a medium heat.
14. Continuously whisk it for 4-5 minutes so that it won’t stick to the pan.
15. Add this agar mixture to the aquafaba.
16. Toss it well until the agar mixture combines well with aquafaba.
17. With the help of a clean spoon, shift the coated aquafaba to the greased pan.
18. Cover this pan with a plastic wrapper, or kitchen towel. Set aside it for 4-5 hours.
19. After that, lightly coat it with cornstarch and powdered sugar.
20. Mix it. Cut the Marshmallows into square, or diced shapes.
21. The fluffy vegan Marshmallows are ready.
22. Top it with different colorful sprinkles, or chocolate syrup.

Substitutions

Cornstarch: Potato starch, arrowroot powder, or tapioca can be used in the place of cornstarch.
Sugar: You may use honey, maple syrup, date syrup, and agave in place of granulated sugar. Depending on your choice, you can add the quantity of sugar.
Vanilla Essence: You can add different flavors to make these tasty marshmallows. Different types of flavors like mint, strawberry, orange, banana, raspberry, pumpkin, chocolate, or scotch butter.

Serving Ideas

You can enjoy these soft, and tender Marshmallows with marshmallow fluff, vegan rice krispie treats, and marshmallow cakes.

Tips

• Measure all ingredients.
• Aquafaba is a fluffy and light ingredient. So don’t overmix it.
• Slowly pour the sugar syrup, and agar mixture over the aquafaba.
• Use a cooking thermometer to check the sugar syrup temperature.

Storage Information

Dry place: Cover the Vegan marshmallows in an airtight box. Keep this box in a chill, and dry spot for 3 weeks.
Freeze: You can also freeze it for 3-4 months.

FAQs

How do we differentiate between traditional and vegan marshmallows?
Gelatin is used in traditional marshmallows while vegan marshmallow is made without gelatin.

Can I use any color to make marshmallows colorful?
You can use colors to make marshmallows colorful. But add a few drops of color otherwise a high color amount will give a bitter taste to marshmallows.

Can we roast the Aquafaba?
You can roast it over a slow flame so it won’t be burnt.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1-2 person
Total Calories 43kcal
Carbohydrates 11g
Protein 1g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 9g
Fat 0.001g
Sodium 3mg
Iron 0.1mg