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Homemade "Jello" Gelatin (sugar-free option)

Make this Homemade JELLO at home and ditch the boxed mix. Sugar-free with nourishing ingredients. Tastes great too!

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 16 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan , Keto , AIP

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons gelatin (granulated - 3 packets)
  • 3/4 cup low carb sweetener (see above for alternatives)
  • 3/8 teaspoon Stevia extract (see substitutions above)
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water (juice could be substituted)
  • 3 cups cold water (divided--juice can be substituted)
  • 1 1/8 cups lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Soften gelatin by soaking in 1 1/2 cups of the cold water (or juice) for a few minutes.
  2. Add boiling water (or juice) and stir until gelatin is dissolved.
  3. Add remaining ingredients (including the other 1 1/2 cups cold water), stirring until thoroughly blended.
  4. Pour into 2 8x8 baking pans.
  5. Refrigerate until set.
  6. Store covered in fridge.

Notes

  • Molds: Instead of the baking pans, you could of course use anything as a mold. Like the little heart molds I bought for my Healthy "Reese's" Candy (with allergy options).
  • Gelatin: For Gelatin Squares, use twice as much gelatin to make a firmer result.
  • THM: This is a "fuel pull" for those on the Trim Healthy Mama plan.
  • Color: The resulting color of this Homemade Jello will not be as intense as that of store-bought gelatin mixes. You can use natural food coloring or even add food stuffs such as spirulina to add intensity to your final product, as desired. Making this recipe without added coloring using lemon or lime juice will result in a faintly colored gelatin dessert.
  • Molds: Instead of the baking pans, you could of course use anything as a mold. Like the little heart molds I bought for my Healthy "Reese's" Candy (with allergy options).
  • Gelatin: For Gelatin Squares, use twice as much gelatin to make a firmer result.
  • THM: This is a "fuel pull" for those on the Trim Healthy Mama plan.
  • Color: The resulting color of this Homemade Jello will not be as intense as that of store-bought gelatin mixes. You can use natural food coloring or even add food stuffs such as spirulina to add intensity to your final product, as desired. Making this recipe without added coloring using lemon or lime juice will result in a faintly colored gelatin dessert.

Nutrition Information

Calories 16kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 35mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%) Net Carbohydrates 1g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 16

% Daily Value*

Calories 16kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 35mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%
Net Carbohydrates 1g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.