Do you feel like snacking on something healthy? Boost your vitamin D in a tasty way by making this simple fruit snack. Stir this up in herbal tea or use it when you have low immunity. This is a great activity and healthy snack for kids. You only need three ingredients for this recipe, gelatin, orange juice, and honey, and the method is refrigeration.
Disclaimer:
- Even when your child is not sick, this can be eaten regularly
- Infants under 12 months should not consume honey
- The snacks may find temporary relief in sore throats
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Freezing Time: +2 hours
Method: No Bake
Category: Snack/Sore Throat Reliever
Ages: +1 years old
Calories: 48 calories per serving
Yields: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. of raw honey
- 2 packets (or 2 tbsp.) gelatin
- 1 cup of orange juice (preferably pulp-free)
Instructions:
- Gather 2 glass bowls, and in one, pour 1/2 cup of the orange juice. Sprinkle the gelatin packets in the bowl and let it stand for one minute.
- Heat the leftover orange juice in the separate bowl for 30-60 seconds.
- Stir the hot juice into the cool orange juice bowl. Combine the honey into the mixture and whisk for 30 seconds until it is fully dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into a silicone mold, ice cube mold tray, or a 8 x 8 baking tin. Refrigerate for 2 hours or more.
- Slice into cubes if needed, or take it out of the molding tray. Serve cold.
Tips
- Store in a airtight container and refrigerate for further use
- Squeeze your own orange juice
- Add powdered probiotics/vitamins into the mixture
- Use pulp-free juice for a smooth texture
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