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If you have been around real food circles for very long, you know that one of the big buzz words these days is gelatin! Eat all the gelatin!

One of the first times I read about the healing power of gelatin was seven years ago when I first read “Broth is Beautiful.” I ended up falling in love with bone broth and soup-making, and to this day, gelatin-rich bone broth based soups grace our table almost daily.

I love supplementing my family with grass-fed gelatin though! Since I have a bigger family, I tend to dilute down our bone broth for soups to stretch it a lot of the times, so I know they are not always getting the amounts of gelatin I would like them to have. I keep grass-fed gelatin on hand to shake into smoothies, oatmeal, or yogurt, or just to make my kids smile with gelatin gummies.

If you have kids that aren’t quite “there yet” to accepting bone broth or soup, using grass-fed gelatin in your cooking is a great way to get the health benefits of at least the gelatin part of it. Sometimes those “picky” eaters will turn around when their guts are in a little better order.

120+ Healthy Gelatin Recipes (3)Or maybe the family is in the midst of a gut healing journey and just needs an extra boost of gelatin here and there. I don’t know of too many people today that wouldn’t benefit from a little gut boosting gelatin in their diet! For more details on the health benefits of gelatin, read this post.

ImportantNote On Gelatin/Collagen Types

When it comes to gelatin or collagen, you don’t want any old productoff the supermarket shelves. You want to look for 100% grass-fed gelatin from healthy animals. Just like other animal products, quality is important.

That is why I recommendVital Proteins Grass-Fed Gelatin productsand Perfect Supplements products exclusively. I have compared thesebrand with other brands on the market and the quality far surpasses anything else I’ve tried. I am thrilled to be one of their affiliate partners and support such great products and companies.

Perfect Supplements offers a grass-fed hydrolyzed collagen (cold-soluble) right now and has a gelatin (hot-soluble) in the works for 2016. Read my review of their product here or watch the video below.You can order their own productsvia their own site here or on Amazon here.

Vital Proteinsoffers two types of gelatin. The green top (Collagen Protein)is what you need for this recipe and for recipes where you are making gummies, “jello”, etc. The blue top (Collagen Peptides)is cold water soluble and does not thicken or gel like gelatin does. Both are very nutritious, but can’t be used interchangeably.You can order their own productsvia their own site here or on Amazon here.

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Further Reading: The Gelatin Secret

For further reading, my friend Sylvie’s book, The Gelatin Secret(affiliate link), is by far the best book out there on the subject.

Gelatin is the superfood that can give you relief from digestive disorders and thousands of people are finding that regular consumption is helping them heal their bodies and live a healthier life.

Learn More and Download Your Copy Here

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FAQs

What is the ratio of gelatin to water for jelly? ›

The Right Amount of Gelatin to Use

Medium Set: Use 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin for 1 cup of liquid. Firm Set: Use 1 tablespoon of unflavored powdered gelatin for 1 cup of liquid.

How do you use gelatin in your diet? ›

Gelatin powder can be added to soups, smoothies, drinks, or other meals. To use gelatin powder to thicken the consistency of sauces, mousses, and gelatin desserts, the powder should first be placed in cold water and stirred until it thickens and becomes lumpy.

Is gelatin dessert healthy? ›

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Is Jello considered a healthy snack? Though Jello is low in fat, it has a high sugar content, making it high in calories. While occasionally having it in as a treat may not cause harm, in the broader picture, it does not make for a nourishing, healthy snack option.

What is the ratio of gelatin to liquid? ›

Here's a basic guide for using powdered gelatin: Sprinkle the desired amount of gelatin powder evenly over the surface of cold liquid. A good ratio is 1 tablespoon (9 grams) of powdered gelatin to 2 cups (500 ml) of liquid.

What happens if you put too much gelatin in jelly? ›

If you add too much gelatin to a recipe, it will set up very hard and be difficult to eat. Too much liquid will make it soupy. The ideal ratio of gelatin to liquid is 2 tablespoons (1 envelope) of gelatin per cup of liquid.

How much gelatin for 2 cups of water? ›

Use 1 envelope (1 tablespoon or 1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin to 2 cups of water for standard firmness. Decrease or increase water or other liquid for your particular needs.

What is the healthiest way to eat gelatin? ›

Adding Gelatin to a smoothie is a fantastic way of getting more protein into your diet. You can add Gelatin to soups, gravies, stew, herbal teas, coffee, anything you like. You can even make amazing desserts. You can even use Gelatin as a sleep tonic.

How much gelatin should I eat per day? ›

There's some evidence that gelatin in doses up to 10 grams daily can be safely used for up to 6 months. Gelatin can cause an unpleasant taste, sensation of heaviness in the stomach, bloating, heartburn, and belching. Gelatin can cause allergic reactions in some people.

Is it safe to eat gelatin everyday? ›

When taken by mouth: Gelatin is commonly consumed in foods. It is possibly safe when used in larger amounts as medicine, short-term. But taking high doses of 15 grams daily might increase the risk for side effects, including sore throat, swollen gums, and mouth sores. Gelatin comes from animals.

Why do they give Jell-O in hospitals? ›

Jello has 3 main ingredients: water, sugar, and protein (in the form of gelatin). As such, it hydrates you, is easy to digest, and gives your body energy and resources for healing. Jello is being used in some nursing homes as a way to hydrate patients who may have trouble drinking liquid water.

Does gelatin help with joints? ›

The collagen in gelatin gets broken down when you eat it. It wouldn't travel directly to your joints. Nonetheless, there is some evidence that gelatin could help ease joint pain in people with osteoarthritis. In animal studies, gelatin supplements also reduced swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis.

Why shouldn't you boil gelatin? ›

When preparing gelatin, never let it reach its boiling point. If you bring gelatin to a full boil, it may lose it's thickening properties and never set. Once gelatin has set it can be melted again and used multiple times. Gelatin has a fairly low melting point and will become liquid if left in a warm environment.

How much gelatin is enough? ›

Dissolve the solidified gelatin by heating it or adding hot liquid. The gelatin should “melt” to become thick, clear, and syrupy. As a general rule of thumb, David Lebovitz outlines the gelatin to liquid ratio in this blog post: “1 envelope of gelatin will firmly set 2 cups of liquid, enough to unmold a dessert.

How do you calculate how much gelatin to use? ›

Knox's official website says, “1 pouch is about 2 1/2 teaspoons (7g) unflavoured gelatine. If a recipe calls for 1 tablespoon, use 1 pouch of unflavoured gelatine. Each pouch will gel 2 cups (500mL) of liquid and up to 1 1/2 (375mL) cups of solids.”

Can you add gelatin to hot water? ›

Stand the bowl in a heatproof bowl of hot water and stir until the gelatine dissolves. Never boil gelatine, as it can become stringy.

How much gelatin for 4 cups of liquid? ›

Working with gelatin

Many recipes call for 2-cups liquid per 1-packet of Knox gelatin. HOWEVER, many people (including my recipes) prefer 1 ¾ cups liquid per 1-packet of gelatin. This creates a stiffer jelly that nicely holds the design of your gelatin mold.

How do you mix gelatin with water? ›

Soak or dissolve

To soak gelatin powder slowly pour the gelatin into the water so that it spreads throughout. Pouring water into gelatin powder is more likely to generate lumps and leave some gelatin undissolved. To dissolve gelatin powder, place over a warm water bath or pour into warmed liquid.

How much water do I need for 2 teaspoons of gelatin? ›

As an approximate guide, 1 tsp of McKenzie's Gelatine Powder is the equivalent of 2 McKenzie's Gelatine Leaves. To use gelatine powder, sprinkle 2 tsps of powder in 2 tbs cold water . Whisk with a fork and stand for 1 minute. Melt in the microwave for 20 second increments until dissolved.

How much water do you put in a cube of jelly? ›

It's easy to make! For best results place the jelly cubes in a microwavable jug, add 100ml water and heat for approx. 1 minute. Stir until completely dissolved and then make up to 570ml with cold water.

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