Homemade Jello from scratch (keto, low calorie)

Name: Sugar-free Jello
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup (360 ml) Sugar-free, 100% natural Berry Juice (cranberry/lemon/strawberry/blueberry, etc.*); 80-100 g (1/3 cup -1/2 cup) Erythritol, regulate by taste; 40 g (4 tbsp.) Gelatin sheets or granulated; 150 ml (0.6 cup) Cold Water; Coconut oil/butter (optional)

This sugar-free jello is bursting with real berry flavor and so easy to make.

Made with just 3 natural ingredients: berry juice, gelatin, and your chosen sweetener, it’s perfect for a light and healthy summer sweet treat.

Plus, it’s low-calorie, fat-free, and suits most dietary needs (dairy-free, gluten-free).

Best part? No baking required – just follow my instructions and enjoy delicious homemade jello anytime!

The recipe requires:

3 Ingredients

Active cooking time: 10 minutes

Chill time: 4 hours

Total cooking time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Why you will love this!

Great way to satisfy your sweet tooth with a healthy treat
Only natural ingredients, no added sugar, artificial flavoring or artificial dyes
Low in calories (40 cal) and carbs (6.2 g net carbs), a good choice for weight loss
Dairy-free, fat-free and gluten-free
Easy to make
Just 3 simple ingredients
Packed with nutrients and antioxidants
No baking is required, ideal for a hot weather

Sugar-Free Jello Recipe

Ingredients

The ingredient list for this easy recipe includes:

Berry Juice (100% Natural): Choose unsweetened juice without added sugar or artificial ingredients or make your own juice from fresh fruit. Here’s a quick carb guide (per cup serving):

Lemon Juice/Lime Juice: ~16g net carbs
Strawberry Juice: ~18g net carbs
Blueberry Juice: ~23g net carbs
Cranberry Juice: ~30g net carbs

Plain, Sugar-Free Gelatin: Look for unflavored gelatin packets or sheets in the grocery store. (See instructions below for using gelatin.)

Low-carb sweetener: you can choose between erythritol, allulose, xylitol, monk fruit, or other low-carb sweetener of your choice.

Paleo Sweetener: use natural sweeteners like maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar if you don’t restrict your carb intake.

Coconut oil/butter (optional) – lightly grease your mold for easy removal.

Equipment

To make homemade jello, you’ll need:

Small Saucepan
Whisk
Mold
Plastic wrap (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Bloom gelatin

First, we need to bloom gelatin, here is how to do that:

Powdered Gelatin: Place gelatin granules in a bowl and pour in 150 ml (0.6 cup) of cold water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the gelatin is set.
Gelatin Sheets: Submerge the sheets in a tall glass of cold water (the amount of water doesn’t matter). Wait until they soften, then gently squeeze out any excess water.

Step 2: Dissolve sweetener, add gelatin

Meanwhile, pour the berry juice into a saucepan and add erythritol. Turn on low heat and stir until the sweetener dissolves completely. Avoid boiling the mixture.

Once the sweetener dissolves, add the bloomed gelatin and stir frequently until it’s completely dissolved. Ensure the berry mixture with gelatin doesn’t boil.

Step 3: Chill jello

Grease the mold with coconut oil, then pour in the jello mixture.

Allow to cool down to room temperature. Then, refrigerate for several hours or until the jello is set. Setting time may vary, but it should be stable within a few hours.

Enjoy delicious homemade sugar-free jello!

Tips for the best results

Dissolve gelatin in cold or ice water.
Avoid letting the gelatin mixture boil, high heat breaks down the gelatin’s gelling power.
Place the form/container in the freezer before adding the berry mixture. This will speed up the gelatin stabilization process.
Cover the form with plastic wrap to prevent the surface from drying out. This helps to maintain the dessert’s moisture and freshness.

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