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DIY 100% Fruit Jell-O Jigglers
December 11, 2012 by Melanie Zook
With recipes as easy (& nutritious) as this, and that use everyday ingredients, there’s no need to use unnecessary artificial colors, flavors, and packaging.
Inspired by Pinterest & the Meal Makeover Moms, I recently gave this recipe a try. Both my kids loved it, had fun, and got in a few servings of fruit. So give these DIY homemade wiggly, jiggly 100% fruit snacks a try!
Ingredients
1 cup + ½ cup 100% fruit juice of your choice (I used V8 Fusion, Acai Mixed Berry Blend)
1 cup frozen fruit (I used a mixed blend of organic berries, including strawberries, blackberries & raspberries)
2 packets gelatin (unflavored; available in the baking aisle)
Sweetener of your choice (optional; I used a bit of honey, but probably would leave out completely next time)
Method
Blend 1 cup of juice + frozen fruit until smooth in a blender.
Pour mixture into a saucepan & bring to a boil.
Pour the ½ cup of remaining juice into a bowl & sprinkle the gelatin packets over it; let stand for a few minutes while it thickens.
Add the hot liquid & stir until all is dissolved.
Stir in your sweetener, if using one.
Pour into an 8 x 8 pan (or a fun-shaped silicone ice cube tray) & refrigerate until firm.
Variations
Have some fun with cookie cutters. (Excuse the bubbles on these…I’ll take my time next time & make sure the bubbles are gone! Is anything not rushed these days?!)
A note about gelatin: Gelatin is an animal product, so these are not vegan snacks. Although common in many foods, for some, it may be a questionable ingredient; however, I’m weighing these out, compared to the alternative options that preschoolers & toddlers are typically offered.
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