Yields: ~1 cup
Protein: ~20โ25g total (depending on protein powder)
Macros: ~5โ6g protein per 2 tbsp
โ Ingredients
- 1 cup (240g) liquid egg whites (or 3 large egg whites)
- 1/2 cup (120g) granulated sweetener (sugar or erythritol)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein isolate
- Optional: pinch of salt
โ Instructions
Step 1 โ Bloom the Gelatin
- In a small bowl, mix gelatin + cold water.
- Let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
Step 2 โ Whip the Egg Whites
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
Step 3 โ Add Sweetener
- Slowly add sweetener while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
Step 4 โ Add Gelatin
- Microwave the bloomed gelatin for 10โ15 seconds until liquid.
- Slowly pour gelatin into the whipped mixture while beating.
Step 5 โ Add Protein
- Fold in whey protein powder gently until fully combined.
- Beat 10โ20 seconds more for fluff.
Step 6 โ Chill
- Refrigerate for 30โ60 minutes until thick and spreadable.
๐ฐ Uses
- Frosting for cakes
- Dip for fruit
- Spread on protein pancakes
- Mix into Greek yogurt for fluff
โ ๏ธ Important Notes (Safety & Texture)
- Using raw egg whites is optional; if you want fully safe:
use pasteurized liquid egg whites or make a meringue using a sugar syrup (Italian meringue method). - If your marshmallow cream becomes too firm after chilling, beat it again for 10โ20 seconds to soften.
