Gut Friendly Marshmallows (pregnancy friendly too!)

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons gelatin

• ½ cup water (for blooming)

• 1 cup maple syrup (can use honey too!)

• ½ cup water (to combine with syrup)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Bloom the gelatin: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, sprinkle 3 tablespoons of gelatin over ½ cup of water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to soften.

2. Heat the syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of maple syrup and ½ cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 9 minutes.

3. Combine: Slowly pour the hot syrup mixture into the bloomed gelatin while mixing.

4. Beat: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat on high for 8–10 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.

5. Add flavor: Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

6. Set: Pour the mixture into a dish lined with parchment paper and let it set overnight.

7. Once set, cut into squares and enjoy a sweet, gut-supportive treat! Stays fresh for 10 days on the counter or a few months in the fridge.