Paleo Jello Stars
4th of July is just around the corner, and you’re probably starting to plan the menu! These Paleo Jello Stars would be a delicious, refreshing, and fun addition to your party. The kids loved them, and so did my husband, Jim. They’re also really easy to make, but I have to warn you not to use too much liquid! If you do, they won’t harden enough to make shapes, but you can still scoop it into bowls and eat it with spoons. Have fun experimenting with different types of fruit! I tried the stars with blueberries and strawberries, hoping to make them look more patriotic, but they turned pink and purple, instead of red and blue. Ha!
Did you know that gelatin
By the way, you may know that I recommend using xylitol
Before I get to the recipe for the Paleo Jello Stars, I’d like to invite you to join with others who are making healthy changes! Let me walk alongside you on your journey towards wholeness and health! Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” May you find freedom from food habits that are destructive to a full life!
- 1 Tbsp Powdered Gelatin
- 3/4 Cup Boiling Water
- 1-1 1/2 Cups Fresh Fruit
- 2 Tbsp Raw Honey
- 1 Tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbsp Coconut Cream
- 1/2 Tsp Raw Honey
- As you heat up your water, purée the fruit in your food processor. Make it as smooth as you can, so that it is easy to cut the jello into shapes at the end.
- Combine the boiling water and gelatin in a medium bowl and stir it until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Then, stir in the fruit, honey, and lemon juice.
- Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper and pour the mixture into the paper. Let it cool for at least 5 hours.
- To prepare your drizzle, simply combine the honey and coconut cream. Let them sit at room temperature for a while, so they don't become too hard to drizzle.
- When the jello has set up drizzle it with the coconut cream mixture.
- Pull the parchment paper out of the baking dish gently. The jello will be in the shape of a large square, sitting on top of the paper. Use a star shaped cookie cutter to make the stars. (see note)
- Gently remove the stars from the paper onto a plate with your fingers or a spatula. Serve the scraps in a bowl on the side. Enjoy!
If your jello hasn't set up enough you can let it sit in the fridge, uncovered, overnight. Some of the moisture will evaporate. If it still isn't hard enough to make shapes out of it, you can also try freezing it. If that still isn't working, serve it in bowls and use less fruit next time.