Even though you’re following the GAPS diet, you don’t need to say goodbye to some of your favorite foods. High-quality gelatin made from healthy animals can be a nutritional powerhouse, so you can happily indulge in a piece (or more!) of this sweet, fruity, jello. Blueberries are in season in many places right now, so here’s a great way to take advantage of the low prices and fresh taste!
Pictures and post by guest contributor, Stephani Jenkins
Recipe is from Hollywood Homestead’s Gelatin Secret book! Check it out by clicking here, it’s a fantastic resource for gelatin recipes and how to include this awesome superfood into your diet.
GAPS & Paleo Blueberry Jello
Ingredients:
3 cups blueberries
2 cups water
1/2 cup honey
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup gelatin (I use this gelatin)
Directions:
Boil water and blueberries in a medium-size saucepan. Remove from heat and puree with an immersion blender. Pour fruit mixture through a wire mesh strainer, using a spoon to stir it and coax all the juice to separate from the pulp. If desired, set aside the pulp to use in smoothies. Stir honey and lemon juice into the juice mixture then pour in gelatin. Use the blender to quickly but thoroughly mix gelatin into the fruit.
Pour jello into an 8×8-inch glass baking dish or jello mold. Allow it to cool, then cover it and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
More yummy gelatin recipes using real fruit:
- Easy Strawberry-Lemonade Gummies
- Coconut-Pineapple Gummies- all natural, homemade
- Irresistible Orange Creamsicle Gelatin Treats
- Low Carb Coconut Lemon Vanilla Gelatin
Jennifer
July 8, 2014 at 12:22 pmWow! I have to get this book! I made the strawberry & lemon gummy gelatin for the 4th. I wanted something red, white and blue, so I also made some with coconut milk and some with blueberries. They were so delicious! I used frozen blueberries for the blue and just pureed them. I’m sure they would have been better if I had strained them. I’m sure this gelatin recipe will be delicious as well!
Sandra M
July 12, 2014 at 3:07 pmFor the above recipe, what if we use frozen blueberries – should we add less water? I have found that they seem to exude a lot of water as they thaw and recipes can turn out runny. Thanks in advance! :)
chrissy
July 16, 2014 at 10:10 amSandra,
I used frozen blueberries and they worked out just fine.
Sarah
July 20, 2014 at 2:20 pmI was kinda doubtful at first, till I made it. Not gonna lie, it taste quite delicious! Frozen bluberries did work fine. Thanks for the article!
Wendy
July 22, 2014 at 9:38 pmGelatin can be high in glutamates, and some children on the spectrum are sensitive to glutamates (see the work of Amy Yasko), so proceed cautiously and observe for reactions after ingesting gelatin.
Cory
March 21, 2015 at 1:23 pmHi!
Can xylitol and stevia be used instead of honey in Gelatin recipes?
We can’t have anything that feeds Candida.
Cara
March 21, 2015 at 5:09 pmYes, I’d recommend stevia :)
Michelle Roux
May 29, 2016 at 8:49 amCan the lemon juice be left out? or do I need to substitute it with something? (I’m allergic to Citrus fruit)