Before we review Protein Jelly we need to get our definitions sorted, as I refer to the picture below as jelly, but I know many of my friends refer to it as jello!
Whether you call it jelly or jello, there is a delicious recipe sometimes called protein jelly/jello, occasionally called 2 ingredient panna cotta and sometimes referred to as Jelly Whip/Jello Whip.
This is a low-calorie, high-protein snack/dessert that is really delicious and very reminiscent in flavour to what my late grandmother made, which she just called a quick mousse.
How to Make Protein Jelly
This recipe couldn't be easier. You need just three ingredients - boiling water, jelly crystals and Greek yogurt.
- Take one cup of boiling water and pour it into a jug
- Add one cup of Greek yogurt into the same jug
- Pour in one box of jelly crystals (85g)
- Use a whisk to beat all the ingredients together.
- Pour into your container (I use several small containers to make individual servings) and pop in the fridge to set. I leave mine in there overnight.
The result is a delicious and protein-packed snack or dessert that is also low-calorie.
Variations in cooking method
I know it's not really 'cooking', but anyway, when I first made this protein jelly I just stirred all of the ingredients together with a spoon and the result was really nice. However, I thoroughly recommend using a hand whisk as it makes it taste more airy and fluffier.
I have been told that using a hand beater is another way to make the Jelly Whip even fluffier, but I don't have a hand beater, so I haven't tried that.
Dairy Free Jello Pudding
I have also made this using coconut yogurt (thick set, Greek style) and it tasted delicious, especially with the lime-flavoured jelly. The only problem with using coconut yogurt is that the protein content isn't very high, unlike with Greek yogurt. It's still a nice, low-calorie snack to enjoy.
Which Jelly/Jello to Use?
I use the regular jelly crystals, but many people will choose the sugar-free option. I guess it depends on whether you prefer what they add in place of the sugar or not. Apparently, the flavour is the same and, of course, if you're using the Greek yogurt, you are still getting the protein.
My favourite flavours are raspberry and strawberry.
How to Serve Protein Jelly
I usually make individual servings and have it by itself, but I have also had it with a little vanilla protein pudding on top in the past which I enjoy as it evokes the idea of trifle (one of my favourtie desserts).
I will also add blueberries, raspberries or sliced strawberries on top of the protein jello sometimes as well.
Whether you say jelly or jello I really hope you try this simple, easy-to-make recipe.
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