Description
A simple and healthy homemade jello recipe using natural fruit juice, unflavored beef gelatin, and optional natural sweeteners to create a delicious, additive-free dessert perfect for kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Jello Ingredients
- 4 cups juice (any flavor you prefer)
- 2 tablespoons unflavored beef gelatin (such as Vital Proteins or Great Lakes)
- 2 tablespoons honey, agave, or cane sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Bloom The Gelatin: Pour 1/2 cup of the juice into a liquid measuring cup or small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin powder over it. Stir gently to combine and set aside for about 5 minutes until the gelatin thickens and looks very thick and grainy.
- Heat The Remaining Juice: While the gelatin blooms, pour the remaining 3 1/2 cups of juice into a medium saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until steaming hot but not boiling or simmering.
- Melt The Bloomed Gelatin: Add the honey or sweetener (if using) along with the bloomed gelatin into the hot juice and stir thoroughly until the gelatin dissolves completely, ensuring a smooth mixture.
- 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 3-4 hours until fully set.
- Serve & Store: Once set, enjoy the jello immediately or store it refrigerated. For optimal texture and flavor, consume within 4-5 days, although it can last up to 7-10 days before breaking down.
Notes
- Use natural fruit juice without added sugars or preservatives for best flavor.
- The gelatin must be unflavored beef gelatin; do not substitute with collagen or protein powders.
- Optional natural sweeteners like honey, agave, or cane sugar can be added to taste, but the recipe works well without sweeteners if the juice is already sweet.
- Ensure the gelatin is fully dissolved to avoid grainy texture in the final jello.
- Store tightly covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and texture.
- This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo approved, and free from artificial colors or additives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 84 kcal
- Sugar: 4.3 g
- Sodium: 39 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
