Healthy Homemade Jello Recipe

Oh, jello … the sugar (or chemical) laden thriller meals of hospitals and cafeterias. I went to public college and received my fair proportion of these items again then. The “Jell-o” gelatin in shops is full of sugar (or synthetic sweeteners), dyes, components, and gelatin from factory-farmed animals. I definitely wasn’t going to make that for my children!

Then I came upon how wholesome gelatin from grass-fed animals is usually a good protein supply. It can enhance pores and skin and hair high quality and assist the digestive system. I used to be consuming unflavored gelatin in my tea and in smoothies, however it dawned on me that I may use that very same gelatin to make home made jello.

This wholesome model options pure fruits and recent juices to make jello my children love and I’m pleased with them consuming.

Homemade Jello Recipe

While this isn’t an on a regular basis snack in our home, it’s produced from recent fruit and juices with high quality gelatin. In my e book, it’s a wholesome deal with that children of all ages can get pleasure from! It’s naturally low-carb, paleo, and gluten-free. The recipe is open-ended and you’ll select whichever mixture of fruit and juice you like, or omit the fruit altogether. Just don’t use pineapple juice for the reason that enzymes in it stop the gelatin from gelling.

If you might have a juicer you should utilize recent juice on this recipe. You can even add just a little maple syrup, stevia, or honey to sweeten if desired. Personally, I discover it candy sufficient with simply the juice.

Here are just a few concepts to attempt:

• Orange juice and cranberry juice
• Orange juice and blueberries
• White grape juice with strawberries or peaches
• Apple juice with some cinnamon
• Watermelon juice with recent mint leaves

Collagen vs. Gelatin

You’ve in all probability heard me sing the praises of grass-fed gelatin and collagen by now. Their well being advantages embody stronger nails, more healthy hair, and improved intestine well being. While they’re comparable in how they work within the physique, there’s a distinction on the subject of making home made wholesome jello.

Collagen peptides are my go-to on the subject of my morning espresso and smoothies. I could make an iced mushroom espresso with collagen powder and never fear about it turning into mushroom jello. On the opposite hand, collagen won’t gel on the subject of home made jello.

Be certain you employ gelatin, not collagen peptides. Gelatin from a wholesome grass-fed supply is very useful and can “gel” when chilled, whereas collagen peptides won’t.

Knox is a well-liked grocery retailer model however it’s from conventionally raised cows. I’ve used Great Lakes beef gelatin previously, however I discover it doesn’t gel almost in addition to different manufacturers. Right now my favourite gelatin for making wholesome jello and gummies is the Vital Proteins model. Not solely are they grass-fed, however they maintain up nicely in jello recipes.

Healthy Homemade Jello Recipe

Here’s make home made jello with out added sugar or synthetic elements. It’s a wholesome snack that’s kid-friendly and naturally dairy-free and gluten-free.

Servings

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chilly water
• 1 TBSP  gelatin powder  (not collagen peptides)
• ¼ cup water (extremely popular)
• 1½ cups fruit juice
• 1-2 cups recent fruit (non-obligatory)

Instructions

• Pour the chilly water right into a medium measurement mixing bowl. Sprinkle the grass-fed gelatin powder evenly excessive and permit it to bloom for a minute.

• Stir briskly till combined. It will begin to thicken quite a bit.

• Add the ¼ cup of actually sizzling water and stir to combine. It must be thinner now.

• Pour within the 1 and 1/2 cups of juice and blend nicely.

• Place recent fruit in a layer on the underside of an 8×8 baking dish if utilizing. You can even use completely different formed molds. I used a bundt pan frivolously greased with coconut oil so the gelatin would extra simply come out of the mould.

• Pour the gelatin combination over the fruit and stir barely to verify it has coated the fruit.

• Put within the fridge, coated, for a minimum of 2-3 hours or in a single day.

• Cut into cubes or scoop out with a melon baller to make cute shapes.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Homemade Jello Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 67
Calories from Fat 2

% Daily Value*

Fat 0.2g0%

Saturated Fat 0.03g0%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g

Sodium 13mg1%

Potassium 150mg4%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 5IU0%

Vitamin C 22mg27%

Calcium 16mg2%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are primarily based on a 2000 calorie weight loss plan.

Notes

• This recipe will be doubled for an even bigger batch.
• Don’t use recent pineapple juice because the enzymes stop the gelatin from “gelling.”
• The vitamin knowledge was calculated with recent strawberries for the added fruit. 

More Ways to Use Gelatin

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Ever made home made jello? What are your favourite juice and fruit combos? Leave a remark and share under!