Gelatin Fruit Jigglers
A super nutritious twist on a classic from my childhood: Jell-O! You get your sweet fix but pack in lots of fruit and collagen for a nutritional bonus. Use any juice or combination of juices you like, and cut it into shapes to add a bit of whimsy to the lunch box.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
2 tablespoons water
4 cups fruit juice and/or vegetable juice, any kind will work
1 cup fruit, fresh or frozen, cut into small pieces (small berries like blueberries can be left whole)
2 tablespoons honey (optional)
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the gelatin powder and water. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat the juice over medium heat and bring to a boil.
Remove the juice from the heat and stir in the gelatin mixture, stirring to dissolve.
Stir in the fruit and honey.
Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or about eight hours, until set.
When the gelatin has set, use cookie cutters to cut it into fun shapes or simply cut into squares.
Store in airtight containers in the fridge until ready to serve. Can be served as is, but these can also be extra special topped with a bit of homemade whipped cream!
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