Probiotic Jello Snacks (Print Version)
Healthy fruit juice snacks with probiotics for gut health. Easy to make, naturally sweetened, and perfect for the whole family.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 2 cups 100% fruit juice (apple, grape, or mixed berry; no added sugar)
02 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
→ Thickening Agent
03 - 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
→ Probiotics
04 - 2 tablespoons plain probiotic yogurt or 2 capsules probiotic powder
# Directions:
01 - Pour 1½ cups fruit juice into a medium saucepan.
02 - Sprinkle gelatin evenly over juice. Let stand for 5 minutes to bloom.
03 - Heat mixture on low, stirring constantly until gelatin completely dissolves. Do not boil.
04 - Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ½ cup cold juice and honey. Cool to lukewarm (below 100°F).
05 - Whisk in probiotic yogurt or powder once mixture has cooled.
06 - Pour into silicone molds or glass dish. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until fully set.
07 - Unmold or slice into cubes. Keep refrigerated until serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the gut-healing benefits of probiotics without swallowing another pill
- Kids think theyre eating treats while you know theyre getting real nutrition
02 -
- Heat kills probiotics, so patience during the cooling phase is absolutely non-negotiable
- Silicone molds make popping these out ridiculously satisfying, but a glass dish works perfectly if you just cut them into squares
03 -
- If your mixture starts setting before you pour it, zap it for 5 seconds in the microwave
- A light coating of coconut oil in molds helps them release even more cleanly