Biblically Clean Marshmallows

Biblically clean marshmallows! First off, did you know that most brands of marshmallows are Biblically unclean? It's because they contain gelatin, which is made from pig, unless clearly specified as beef/bovine, fish, or certified kosher gelatin. Gelatin is one of those things that can sneak into foods you don't expect, not just jello and marshmallows, but fruit snacks and candy, and even some yogurts and sour cream.

The good news is that there are Biblically clean marshmallows! Here are some common brands.

Dandies are vegan and made without gelatin. I have not tried them but they are available pretty widely at many grocery stores.

Smashmallows come in a variety of flavors and are made with certified kosher bovine gelatin. They are available at Target and other major grocery stores.

Paskesz is probably the easiest brand to find, at least in my area. Kroger and Meijer often carry these. I find their texture to be reasonably similar to regular marshmallows.

Making homemade. This is obviously not a brand, but if you get beef gelatin you can make marshmallows using any recipe. Just substitute the beef gelatin for the regular pork kind equally. To make marshmallows you basically heat a large amount of sugar to a specific temperature, add gelatin, and mix for about 10 minutes. Lots of people have told me that if they can make them anyone can.

Here's a link to for kosher beef gelatin from Great Lakes Wellness.

Here's a recipe for Brown Sugar Marshmallows with Chocolate Swirl from Buttermilk by Sam!

If you're not familiar with Biblically clean eating, this blog has a lot of resources! Start with learning what Biblically clean eating is here.

Trader Joe's marshmallows are the most similar to regular marshmallows of all the brands I have tried. I am told they are only available seasonally so look for them in the summer months.

Related posts:
Biblically Clean Cookout Recipes
What is Biblically Clean Eating?
How To Eat Biblically Clean at Summer Cookouts

Biblically Clean Sheet Pan Meals

In The No-Stress Guide to Sabbath Meal Prep, I mention how sheet pan meals are great to make right before the Sabbath, but really I love these for anytime you don't have much attention or time to put into making dinner, but still want a healthy and delicious meal. Simply place all your ingredients onto a baking sheet and let it roast in the oven! The cleanup is minimal, and your hands and attention are free for other things during the cooking. These recipes are simple, easily adaptable, and made from whole, real ingredients. 

A few pointers for easy sheet pan meals:

-Don't hesitate to use an extra sheet if the recipe makes more than you expected, or you just want a double batch for leftovers.

-Instead of just using chicken breast or thighs, feel free to swap in a whole quartered/chopped chicken. This can save money or be easier for those who eat locally.

-Bake some rice. If you're looking to round out your meal, put some rice in the oven to bake while you're at it. Here's a recipe for making brown rice in the oven. Personally, I don't bother bringing the water to a boil and I just use a pan with a glass lid instead of foil. It takes a bit longer but turns out well for me.

Roasted Harissa Chicken and Potatoes from This Healthy Table

Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables from How Sweet Eats

Garlic Ginger Chicken with Broccoli from Pinch of Yum

Curried Sweet Potato Chickpeas from Minimalist Baker

Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Souvlaki from Half Baked Harvest

Salmon and Asparagus from A Couple Cooks

Kung Pao Cauliflower from How Sweet Eats

15 Minute Kale and Egg Bake from Healthy Nibbles

Nacho Chicken from How Sweet Eats

Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Tacos from A Couple Cooks

Mediterranean Salmon from This Healthy Table

Poblano Chicken Fajitas from Half Baked Harvest

Sheet Pan Cauliflower Curry from A Beautiful Plate

Sheet Pan Chicken Tinga from Pinch of Yum

Easy Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner from A Couple Cooks

Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken from How Sweet Eats

Sheet Pan Salmon from This Healthy Table

Other Biblically clean recipes:
Biblically Clean Tacos
Chinese Food Recipes that are Biblically Clean
Biblically Clean Soups

Biblically Clean Chinese Food Recipes

This post is to give you more ideas for Biblically clean meals. No matter your cultural background or personal preferences, there are lots of foods that you can enjoy that still fit within the parameters of what Scripture tells us about what we eat. These recipes are not necessarily particularly authentic, but they fit within the realm of what we think of as Chinese food here in the West. Most of these recipes come together quickly, and you can easily swap in different or extra vegetables that you have on hand. These recipes are very doable for making at home.

This post will also give you an idea of what you can order at a Chinese restaurant as well.

Easy Chicken Fried Rice from Healthy Nibbles

Chinese Egg Drop Chicken and Rice Soup from Half Baked Harvest

Sesame Beef and Broccoli from Pinch of Yum

Chinese Garlic Green Beans from Healthy Nibbles

15 Minute Lo Mein from Pinch of Yum

Teriyaki Chicken with Sesame Ginger Broccoli from Half Baked Harvest

Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad from Healthy Nibbles

Extra Vegetable Fried Rice from Cookie and Kate

Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry from Salt and Lavender

Broccoli Stir Fry from A Couple Cooks

Beef Ramen Noodles from Salt and Lavender

Sesame Teriyaki Chicken with Ginger Rice from Half Baked Harvest

Spicy Eggplant Stir Fry from Healthy Nibbles

Sesame Ginger Chicken Fried Rice from Half Baked Harvest

Crispy Sesame Ginger Potstickers from Half Baked Harvest

Sticky Chicken Thighs with Broccoli from Healthy Nibbles

Crispy Sesame Ginger Egg Rolls from Half Baked Harvest

Teriyaki Ground Beef from Salt and Lavender

Kung Pao Cauliflower from Half Baked Harvest

Chili Garlic Beef from How Sweet Eats

More Biblically clean recipes: 
Biblically Clean Soups
Biblically Clean Dinner Ideas
Biblically Clean Taco Recipes

Biblically Clean Soups

These recipes are for Biblically clean soups. When the weather is chilly, what's better than a comforting pot of soup simmering away on the stove? I especially love making a large batch of soup for dinner on Thursday or Friday and then enjoying the leftovers for Sabbath lunch. It's so simple but still delicious, plus most soups taste even better the next day. You could of course have these any day of the week. Enjoy these great soups!

Many Veggie Vegetable Soup from Love and Lemons

Slow Cooker Hearty Chicken Soup from Half Baked Harvest

Pasta e Fagioli from Cookie and Kate

Broccoli Cheese Soup from Pinch of Yum

Braised Short Rib Beef Stew from How Sweet Eats

Corn Chicken Chowder from This Healthy Table

Spicy Ancho Turkey Chili from Pinch of Yum

Thai Inspired Chicken Noodle Soup from Minimalist Baker

Classic Mexican Tortilla Soup from A Beautiful Plate

Spicy Black Bean Soup from Cookie and Kate

Garden Vegetable Soup from A Couple Cooks

Butternut White Chicken Chili from How Sweet Eats

Roasted Garlic White Bean Lasagna Soup from Pinch of Yum

Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup from Half Baked Harvest

Sun Dried Tomato Corn Chowder from How Sweet Eats

Best Lentil Soup from Cookie and Kate

Wild Rice Soup from Pinch of Yum

Chickpeas and Dumplings from from How Sweet Eats

Cabbage Soup from Love and Lemons

Smoked Salmon Chowder from Pinch of Yum

Classic Tomato Soup from A Couple Cooks

Sweet Potato Lentil Soup with Rice from Half Baked Harvest

Butternut Squash Soup from A Couple Cooks

Sweet Potato Tortilla Soup from Pinch of Yum

Easy Hamburger Soup from Salt and Lavender

More recipe ideas for the Biblically clean diet:
Biblically Clean Meal Ideas
Biblically Clean Tacos
Biblically Clean Cookout Dishes