Healthy Jello Recipe
This healthy jello recipe is so fun and easy to make, plus a little protein boost from the gelatin.
When you think of jello you probably envision little colourful rectangular boxes with a packet of powder inside, or a bowl of lime green or bright red or orange. I loved jello growing up and I’m so excited to share this recipe with you made with juice and gelatin.
The Scoop on Gelatin
Gelatin, the ingredient in our beloved packages of Jello that's responsible for making it wiggly and jiggly is much more than just a jiggle-maker. I’ve been exploring gelatin and collagen powder the past couple months and it has become a little staple for me for adding to different recipes as a nutritional boost. There are all kinds of uses for gelatin, including gummies, as an egg replacement, to thicken puddings or other desserts, and of course, jello!
How to Make Jello
To make jello you’ll need only two ingredients: gelatin and juice. Fresh is best, so if possible, juice your own fresh fruits! If you’re using store-bought juice, make sure it has no added sugar or artificial flavours or colours. When I use store bought juice, I like to dilute it because it’s so sweet. I use a 1:1 ratio of juice to water, but sometimes I’ll dilute it even more.Be sure to look for grass-fed and pasture-raised gelatin. Great Lakes and Vital Proteins are two of my favourite brands.
Healthy Jello Recipe
An easy and fun jello recipe made with juice and gelatin.
Ingredients
2 cups juice (any flavour you like, I like grape)
2 cups boiling water
4 tbsp pasture-raised gelatin
Instructions
Add boiling water to medium-sized bowl
Whisk in gelatin until dissolved and there are no clumps present
Stir in juice until combined
*Optional: remove any foam on top with spoon or small sieve
Transfer to refrigerator and let solidify for 3-4 hours or overnight