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    Home » Blog » Desserts

    Homemade Healthier Jello (Dairy and Dye Free)

    Published: Sep 20, 2017 by Lyndsay Homme Modified: Apr 25, 2023
    This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

    My little guy loves Jello.  As a health-conscious Mom, I’m not a fan of the ingredients. Most store bought Jello desserts are filled with sugar, artificial flavors and colors, and high fructose corn syrup. I prefer this healthier version which is quick to prepare and allows me to control the amount of sugar included. I don’t usually add sugar to the recipe because the fruit juice is sweet enough for us, but if you prefer yours a bit sweeter you can add in some sugar while the mixture is boiling.

    Healthier, Homemade Jello (dairy and dye free)

    4 cups of your favorite juice (organic, sugar-free berry flavors are a favorite in our house)

    3 tablespoons grass fed gelatin (if you prefer very firm Jello, use 4 tablespoons)

     

    Pour two cups of your juice into a heat-proof bowl, and sprinkle the gelatin over the top. In a small saucepan, bring the remaining juice just to a boil. Pour the boiling juice into the bowl with the gelatin, and stir. Pour the mixture in an 8 x 8 baking pan, and refrigerate 4 – 6 hours until firm. To serve, you can cut into cubes and serve plain, or with a bit of coconut milk whipped cream.

    Healthier Jello Dairy and Dye Free

    Healthier Jello Dairy and Dye Free

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    1. Jodi R McGuire says

      March 23, 2024 at 12:52 am

      Hi! What kind of grass fed gelatin do you recommend using?

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      • Lyndsay Homme says

        March 26, 2024 at 11:08 pm

        I like the one from Great Lakes: https://amzn.to/4cxr6be

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    Hi, I'm Lyndsay! I'm a certified nutrition coach who loves food and studying its effects on our bodies. I started a dairy-free journey when my son was diagnosed with milk intolerance in 2009. He grew out of his intolerance when he was 7, and a few years later I grew into one.

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