Easy And Healthy Real Gelatin Blueberry Jello Recipe (2024)

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This healthy and nutrient-dense Blueberry Jello Recipe is simple to make, improves the health of your gut, and is a simple way to consume more gelatin.

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  • Why Is Gelatin Beneficial?
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When thinking about healthy food and gut health, jello may not be the first thing one thinks about. But this jello is different. The main ingredient in it is gelatin (I know so obvious). Not many people think of gelatin as a super food but in my opinion it is that and more.

It's no surprise that when talking about gut health, inevitably gelatin and collagen come up. Collagen is a broken down version of gelatin though retaining the same amino acids but containing different chemical components. Since collagen is not a thickening agent, I wanted to focus on gelatin today for making a quick healthy treat that's sure to help your skin and much more.

I find this to be excellent for little ones as it provides them important amino acids. The only caveat with gelatin is that in order to reap the health benefits, it has to come from 100% grass fed cows.

Gelatin is not a food that's commonly used in the standard American diet and some have said that this may be a missing piece in our diet. In older times, people used to eat the entire animal (skin tendons, etc), so obtaining crucial amino acids was not a problem. In today's world everything seems to be skinless and boneless with very little fat,therefore most of us miss out on these key nutrients.

About This Easy And Healthy Real Gelatin Blueberry Jello Recipe

  • It's a great way to consume more gelatin
  • Gelatin helps to improve the lining of the intestinal wall
  • It helps improve skin heealthy
  • It's paleo approved
  • You can make it vegan
  • It's dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free
  • A good alternative to classic jello

What Amino Acids Are Found In Gelatin?

  • Glycine - promotes healthy sleep, improves digestion, assists with muscle growth
  • Proline - keeps muscles and joints flexible
  • Glutamic acid - a contributor to the digestive and immune system
  • Arginine - promotes healthy blood flow and may have an anti-aging effect
  • Lysine - helps with calcium absorption and reduces anxiety
  • Aspartic acid - generates cellular energy, fights chronic fatigue, improves mental focus
  • Alanine - preserves a balance of glucose and nitrogen in the body
  • Hydroxyproline - the primary component of collagen and is often used in anti-aging products

There are numerous ways for using gelatin and the most popular include using it in soups, stews, smoothies, making jellies or even mixing it with your drink of choice. Though again, if you're going to go the drink route, I'd recommend collagen, because gelatin coffee does not sound appealing.But I digress...

I've noticed an improvement shortly after using gelatin on a regular basis. The most visible sign for me has been in the elasticity of my skin. I do think it has made a significant difference. In addition to my skin, I've also noticed other major improvements as listed below.

Why Is Gelatin Beneficial?

  • It improves digestive and gut health by repairing the mucous lining of the stomach
  • Helps to ease bowel movements, hindering excess water to be absorbed by the colon
  • Protects and greatly improves joint function
  • It improves sleep - glycine has been shown to improve the quality of sleep
  • It promotes healthy skin by stimulating collagen production

For this jello recipe, I'm also using frozen blueberries (fresh work perfectly well) which contain a powerhouse of nutrients and deliver additional anti-cancerous and anti-inflammatory benefits to the body and skin: "

Why Are Blueberries So Healthy?

"Vitamin C protects cells’ DNA by trapping free radicals and inhibiting the formation of carcinogens.

  • In cell studies, blueberry extract and anthocyanins, as well as ellagic acid and the urolithins that form from it, decrease free radical damage to DNA that can lead to cancer. They also decrease growth and stimulate self-destruction of mouth, breast, colon, and prostate cancer cells.
  • In animal studies, blueberries decrease inflammatory cytokines, esophageal cancer, and pre-cancerous changes in the colon, although the impact on colon cancer is less clear. In other animal studies, blueberries decrease estrogen-induced mammary cancer and DNA damage.
  • Pterostilbene increases self-destruction of lung, stomach, pancreatic, and breast cancer cells. In an animal study, it also decreased the formation of pre-cancerous colon polyps and reduced markers of inflammation.
  • Dietary fiber reduces cells’ exposure to cancer-causing substances, and healthful gut bacteria use it to produce short-chain fatty acids that protect colon cells"
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Easy And Healthy Real Gelatin Blueberry Jello Recipe

This healthy and nutrient-dense Blueberry Jello Recipe is simple to make, improves the health of your gut, and is a simple way to consume more gelatin.

Ingredients

  • 1 bag organic frozen blueberries (12oz)
  • ¼ cup raw honey
  • juice of one lime
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoon gelatin
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

    1. Bring blueberries and water to a boil for about 2-3 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot.
    2. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until fully incorporated.
    3. Pour the jello mix into a pyrex dish or mold of your choice.
    4. Let the blueberry jello sit on the counter for an hour prior to transferring it to the refrigerator. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set.

Notes

1. Be sure to not transfer the boiling hot mixture directly to the refrigerator.

2. Always use a pyrex container or a safe jello mold that can withstand high temperatures. Never use plastic containers.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 70Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 11mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 3g

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  1. Sue R

    This came out great thank you! I did use blackberries instead as it's what I had so had to sieve the seeds out. I also then had to add a touch more sweetness to it. It's set perfectly and I love it's all natural.

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  2. Linda Spiker

    Ingenious! And pretty to boot!

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    • Daniela Modesto

      Thank you so much, Linda! I so very much appreciate that! 🙂

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  3. The Paleo Healing Kitchen

    I made this and it was very delicious! I am definitely going to put this in my normal rotation and am excited to experiment with other fruit purees as well!

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    • Daniela Modesto

      I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for letting me know how it worked for you! Yes, the possibilities are endless 🙂

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  4. Michala

    These look so good!

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    • Daniela Modesto

      Ah thank you so very much! And good for you too!

      Reply

  5. Cheri

    Could I just use an immersion blender in the saucepan, after taking it off the heat, rather than using a blender?

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