Description
A healthy homemade jello recipe using natural juice, unflavored beef gelatin, and optional natural sweeteners like honey or agave. This simple, dairy-free, gluten-free dessert is a guilt-free treat for kids and adults, free from dyes and additives.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups juice (any natural fruit juice of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons unflavored beef gelatin (such as Vital Proteins or Great Lakes)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or agave, or cane sugar, optional)
Instructions
- Bloom The Gelatin: Pour 1/2 cup of the juice into a liquid measuring cup or small bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin powder over the juice and stir to combine. Set aside for about 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to thicken and become very thick and grainy.
- Heat The Remaining Juice: Add the remaining 3 1/2 cups of juice to a medium saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until steaming hot but not boiling.
- Melt The Bloomed Gelatin: Add the honey or chosen sweetener and the bloomed gelatin mixture to the hot juice. Stir thoroughly until the gelatin is fully dissolved to ensure proper setting.
- Set: Pour the gelatin mixture into a 2-quart ceramic pan or heatproof containers. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 to 4 hours until completely set.
- Serve & Store: Once set, serve immediately or store in the refrigerator. Best enjoyed within 4 to 5 days for optimal flavor and texture, although it can last up to 7 to 10 days without spoiling.
Notes
- This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo-approved, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.
- Use only unflavored beef gelatin powder; do not substitute with collagen or protein powders as they won't set properly.
- Natural sweeteners like honey or agave are optional and can be adjusted based on taste preferences.
- The choice of juice will affect the flavor; choose fresh or natural juices without added sugars for best results.
- Chilling time is crucial for the gelatin to fully set; do not rush the setting process.
- Store the jello covered in the refrigerator to prevent it from drying out or absorbing refrigerator odors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 84 kcal
- Sugar: 4.3 g
- Sodium: 38.7 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15.8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
