Collagen Fruit Jellies (Print Version)
Vibrant homemade jellies blending real fruit juice with collagen peptides for a healthy, protein-packed sweet treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Juice Base
01 - 1 cup pure fruit juice (orange, berry, or apple)
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
→ Collagen & Gelling
03 - 2 tablespoons high-quality collagen peptides powder
04 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, adjusted to taste
05 - 2½ tablespoons (25 g) unflavored powdered gelatin
→ Optional Enhancements
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Sliced fresh berries or citrus zest for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Pour the fruit juice and lemon juice into a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface and let it bloom for 3 to 5 minutes.
02 - Place the saucepan over low heat and stir gently until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
03 - Remove from heat. Stir in the collagen peptides powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness with additional honey or maple syrup as needed.
05 - Pour the mixture into silicone jelly molds or a parchment-lined, lightly oiled 8-inch square baking dish.
06 - Arrange sliced fresh berries or citrus zest on top of each mold or across the surface of the baking dish if desired.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the jellies are firmly set.
08 - Carefully remove the jellies from the silicone molds. If using a baking dish, cut into squares with a sharp knife. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These jellies taste like candy but sneak protein and collagen into every bite, which feels like winning a small victory over regular snacking habits.
- The whole process takes about fifteen minutes of active work, and the fridge does everything else while you go live your life.
02 -
- Sprinkle the gelatin slowly and evenly rather than dumping it in a clump, because once it forms lumps they are nearly impossible to dissolve without overheating the mixture.
- Collagen powder dissolves best when the liquid is warm but not boiling, so add it right after you take the pan off the heat.
03 -
- Lightly oil your silicone molds with coconut oil before pouring in the mixture and every single jelly will release cleanly without tearing.
- Let the gelatin bloom the full five minutes instead of rushing it because patience at this step is what gives you that perfect bouncy texture.