Heart-Healthy Homemade Strawberry Jello
Delight your taste buds with this Heart-Healthy Homemade Strawberry Jello, a guilt-free dessert that combines vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients for a refreshing treat. Made with fresh strawberries, natural honey, and zesty lemon juice, this recipe eliminates the artificial colors and sugars found in store-bought alternatives. Infused with the aromatic notes of mint leaves, this jello is as nourishing as it is delicious, with a serving time of just two hours after minimal prep. Perfect for those looking to enjoy a light, fruity dessert that supports heart health, this recipe is sure to become a favorite for family gatherings or everyday indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup mint leaves
Instructions
Wash and hull the strawberries, then cut them into halves.
In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, water, and mint leaves.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, cooking for about 5 minutes, until the strawberries are soft. Stir occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, using a spoon to press out as much liquid as possible from the solids. Discard the solids and keep the strawberry liquid.
Sprinkle the gelatin powder over the warm strawberry liquid and let it sit for 1 minute to bloom.
Gently heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until the gelatin is fully dissolved.
Remove from heat again and add honey and lemon juice, stirring until completely incorporated.
Pour the jello mixture into your preferred serving dishes or molds.
Refrigerate the jello for at least 2 hours until set.
Serve chilled and enjoy your homemade, heart-healthy treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 35 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.2 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 712 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
