Reviewing Protein Jelly or Protein Jello
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.
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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.
Interesting that what I have always called jello is also known as jelly. This is an interesting dessert or snack idea I never would have thought about. Thanks for the recipe and information, Lou. Especially as I have recently been told to add more protein to my diet.
ReplyDeleteYou just introduced my to something new! I had never heard of jelly crystals before, but I did a search and found that it is the same thing as our Jello brand in the US. Awesome! I use Jello often, especially when I am sick and something cool and smooth to eat or hot to drink (like tea). I have never mixed it with yogurt and I find that to be an exciting new experiment for us. Thanks for this unique and fun recipe.
ReplyDeleteMy mom used to mix raspberry Jello with jellied cranberry sauce and sour cream and put it in a decorative mold to set to create a yummy, creamy side dish for holiday turkey at Thanksgiving and Christmas. This sounds similar!
ReplyDeleteWow I need to try this, thank you for sharing this!
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