Medicinal Marshmallows

2h 3m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Make marshmallow infusion: Add 4 tablespoons of marshmallow root to 4 cups of water. Let it infuse overnight and strain it the next day.
  2. 2In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the infusion with 1 tablespoon of agar powder (or 2 1/2 tablespoons of gelatin). Let it bloom for 10 minutes.
  3. 3In a pot, boil another 1/2 cup of the infusion with 1 cup of sweetener and a pinch of salt for 9 minutes on medium-high heat.
  4. 4Pour the boiling mixture into the mixing bowl with the bloomed agar/gelatin.
  5. 5Add 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 tablespoon of slippery elm, 2 tablespoons of matcha, and 5 drops of food-grade peppermint oil to the mixing bowl.
  6. 6Combine the ingredients on low, then mix on high for 9 minutes.
  7. 7Add parchment paper to your molds and dust with arrowroot powder.
  8. 8Pour the mixture into the molds.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons marshmallow root
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon agar powder or gelatin
  • 2.5 tablespoons agar powder or gelatin
  • 0.5 cup infusion
  • 0.5 cup infusion
  • 1 cup sweetener
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.5 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tablespoon slippery elm
  • 2 tablespoons matcha
  • 5 drops peppermint oil
  • 0 arrowroot powder

Equipment

knifemixing bowlmeasuring spoonsmeasuring cupjarstrainerpotKitchenAid stand mixerparchment paperloaf pans