Non-tummy rumbling gummi lollies to the rescue !
After a few very unsatisfactory attempts at fulfilling the sweet tooth with the store bought “sugar free” lollies and a tummy that felt like it was going to explode, introducing my homemade jelly gummi lollies ! Theresa Larsen mentioned this way of doing it, so I took note and copied (Thanks Theresa xx).
I am a vegetarian so used the Queen Jel-it-in gelling powder, but also tried them for said hubby using gelatin with the same result. Gelatin is good and gives a better result texture wise (and is allowed) – it’s a little bit more protein but no carbohydrate and very low cals, I would recommend it over the vegetarian version if you eat meat.
Easy peasy and the recipe doesn’t make a huge amount, so of course, a good little treat without overindulging and replacing one fatty obsession with another non-fatty one !
After a few tries and big fat fails (my “coke bottles” were inedible), this is a good repeatable recipe that I’ve done a few times now.
These keep in the fridge for up to five days, so hide them away in a little container at the back of the fridge for “those times”. Keeps well out of the fridge too, the little tub of them in the car still taste fine from a week ago. I should know as discovered it in the glove box when out on a long drive yesterday!
I’ll keep trying with the coke bottles !
How it should look once gelatin and powders mixed before cooking
all poured in ready to set
- 2 sachets Aeroplane JellyLite jelly crystals (1 box) any flavour
- 2 tsp of Gelatine
- 1/2 cup water
- Combine jelly crystals and gelatine in a small saucepan. Mix to combine
- Add 1/2 cup cold water.
- Stir and leave for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, this hydrates the gelatin and makes a much more smooth result.
- Heat the saucepan on a very low setting to slowly melt the mixture. You do not want to risk boiling it, so go low and don't stir too much as you don't want to introduce air into the mix.
- Tip into container to set. Leave on bench for a couple of minutes to settle, then place in fridge or freezer (if you want them ready super quick) to set.
- Tip/pry out of container and cut up into little lollies.
- Store in fridge for up to 7 days.
- You can get all fancy pants and make into shapes in ice cube moulds.
- Experiment with different flavours for something different.
- You can dust with stevia for a true jube texture
gahltha
September 4, 2015
Love these! Thanks heaps 🙂