O St. Recipe: Collagen Marshmallows

A delicious treat for skin and soul – made with gut-healing gelatin and beautifying collagen, gently sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla. A natural match for your next ceremonial cacao (or matcha) 

Makes: 12

Ingredients:

• 250 mls of filtered water

• 3 tablespoons of gelatin powder (60ml all up)

• 125g maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons of collagen powder

• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Method:

1. Begin by preparing your vessel: lightly grease a baking dish with coconut oil, then line it with baking paper, leaving generous overhang on the side; this small detail will make lifting your finished creation a little easier.

2. In a small saucepan, pour in your water and gently sprinkle the gelatin over the surface. Let it sit and bloom for a few quiet minutes. Once softened, stir in the collagen, maple syrup, and a splash of vanilla. Place the pan over medium-low heat, whisking continuously for about 10 minutes, until everything melts into a silken syrup.

3. Transfer the syrup to a mixing bowl and let it cool just slightly; room temperature is perfect. Then, using an electric mixer on medium-low, begin to whip. Slowly increase the speed to high, watching as the mixture transforms, thick, glossy, cloudlike. This should take around 5 to 7 minutes, or until soft peaks hold their shape with poise.

4. Pour the marshmallow mixture into your prepared dish, using a spatula to smooth the surface. Set in the fridge and allow to chill completely. Et voila!