4 Ingredient Matcha Marshmallows

4 Ingredient Matcha Marshmallows (soft, fluffy refined sugar free homemade treat)

if you've ever wanted to make homemade marshmallows but thought it sounded complicated, this recipe will change your mind. i remember the first time i made these i kept waiting for something to go wrong, because i had it in my head that marshmallows were this whole complicated thing. they're really not! once you've got the ingredients out and the stand mixer running, the whole process moves fast.

they're soft, fluffy, lightly sweet, and infused with the gentle earthy flavour of matcha. the vibrant green colour makes them feel a little extra special, and compared to store-bought marshmallows, which are usually packed with additives and artificial flavouring, these feel a lot more wholesome for something that still tastes like a treat.

what i love most about this recipe is that it's just four ingredients and a process that's way easier than you'd expect! first thing first, you bloom the gelatin in water. this sounds a lot more intimidating than it is, blooming just means letting the gelatin sit in the water until it absorbs it. then you heat the matcha with more water and maple syrup in a saucepan until it's warm but not boiling, and pour that hot liquid into the mixer with the gelatin running on medium. once it's all in, you turn it up to high for 6 to 8 minutes and watch it go from a thin green liquid to a thick, glossy, fluffy cloud. it's honestly a little magical to watch happen in real time.

the matcha amount is worth calibrating to your own taste and the quality of what you're using. the recipe calls for half a tablespoon up to a full tablespoon, and that range exists on purpose because matcha varies so much in intensity between brands. ceremonial grade gives you the most vibrant colour and a sweeter, less bitter flavour, so you might find half a tablespoon of a good ceremonial matcha gives you more flavour than a full tablespoon of a standard culinary one. once it's set you can't really go back and add more, so lean towards the stronger end if you're not sure.

if you're new to making marshmallows at home, this is a great one to start with. the process is really similar to my marshmallow fluff, which is an even simpler way to get comfortable with whipping a marshmallow mixture before you commit to the full version. once that feels easy, this one won't feel intimidating at all.

matcha also brings real nutritional benefit beyond the colour and flavour. it's rich in antioxidants, particularly catechins, and the small amount of caffeine it has pairs with l-theanine to give you a calmer, more sustained lift than coffee tends to. it's one of my favourite ingredients to bake and set desserts with for exactly that reason.

these 4 ingredient matcha marshmallows are perfect to enjoy as is or add them into ur matcha lattes, hot chocolate, on a dessert board and even in homemade s'mores, but matcha edition! cut them into smaller cubes and keep a batch in the fridge so you've always got something ready to go.

waiting for the marshmallows to set is honestly the hardest part of the whole process lol, and also one of the most crucial. if you take them out of the fridge too early you won't be able to slice them properly and they'll be much softer, closer to marshmallow fluff than an actual marshmallow. so wait the full 5+ hours, overnight is ideal, but i know that's asking a lot! once they're ready, just slice and enjoy. if you find ur knife struggling to cut through, that usually means they haven't set for long enough, but no worries, you can just dust your knife with powdered sugar, arrowroot powder or a bit of matcha powder and slice.

they keep in the fridge for up to a week, or at room temperature in a cool, dry spot for about 3 days if your kitchen isn't too warm. they're really best stored in the fridge unless your home stays on the cooler side, since without any additives or stabilisers in this recipe, room temperature can make them go a little sticky. if that happens, the fix is just to pop them back in the fridge.

once you've made marshmallows from scratch you'll realise they're nowhere near as complicated as they seem, they're one of those recipes that looks impressive but is secretly really simple. if you're into matcha desserts, you'll also love my no bake matcha ganache bars and easy healthy matcha cake.