Halloween Gelatin Jigglers

HALLOWEEN GELATIN JIGGLERS

FOOD AS MEDICINE: 

These adorable gelatin jigglers are a great alternative to Halloween candy that can have some scary ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, partially hydrogenated oils and artificial colors. By using pasture-raised gelatin along with real fruit juice, these gummies are a therapeutic, gut-healing and antioxidant-packed treat that can be poured into fun molds or cut out with holiday cookie cutters!

Gelatin is comprised of glycine and proline, two amino acids that are generally limited in the American diet as they are found abundant in organs, bones, and fibrous animal tissues not commonly consumed. The amino acids contribute to healthy skin with promoting collagen formation as well as promoting hair and nail strength. Also, gelatin can be therapeutic for bone and joint support, showing promising research and outcomes superior to Glucosamine supplements. Its main claim to fame is the ability to line the gut and reduce inflammation caused by food allergies or inflammatory bowel disease. Gelatin has mucilaginous (aka “oopy-goopy”) compounds that reline the gut essentially servings as a “face-lift” for the GI tract! Beyond these benefits there is some compelling research that it may reduce cellulite and boost weight loss! With all these benefits, break out the Gelatin (Grassfed sources, not your standard confined animal farm sourcing found in Jello or Knox) and get in the kitchen!

INGREDIENTS:

Note: There three different color variations listed below, feel free to make just one or divide up your gelatin mixture and try them all!

For white ghosts:

1/2 cup coconut water

2 Tbsp Vital Proteins Gelatin

1 cup full fat coconut milk

1 tsp raw local honey

1/4 tsp vanilla bean powder

 

For orange pumpkins:

1/2 cup coconut water

2 Tbsp Vital Proteins Gelatin

1 cup fresh carrot orange juice

 

For dark purple skulls or bats:

1/2 cup coconut water

2 Tbsp Vital Proteins Gelatin

1 cup blueberry juice

 

DIRECTIONS:

For all colors, bloom the gelatin by adding it to the 1/2 cup coconut water and stirring until dissolved. The mixture may start to thicken. In the meantime, heat remaining ingredients in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour the heated liquid into the bloomed gelatin and stir to combine. Pour into silicone molds like these fun Halloween molds or into a shallow 8×8 glass baking dish. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight, then pop out of molds or cut into fun shapes with cookie cutters!

Makes 6 servings

Nutrition per serving: 

Coconut milk variation: 86 Calories, 3g Carbs, 3g Protein, 7g Fat

Fruit juice variations: 42 Calories, 6g Carbs, 3g Protein, 0g Fat

Check out the Naturally Nourished Cookbook for more therapeutic foods and snack ideas! 

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