Laure adapted this recipe from the fabulous people over at Bulletproof (yes, the people who put butter in coffee, we will explore this later). This particular version uses their Collagelatin, but with some tinkering can also be made with grassfed gelatin.
Why Collagelatin? It is a readily digested source of essential amino acids (13g of protein per Tbsp), promotes healthy joints and skin, and ignites bone and tissue repair. So who may benefit from it? Everyone! In particular,
- children (especially picky eaters who avoid meat)
- athletes and anyone else who exercises
- post-surgical patients and anyone with a fracture
- people with joint pain or arthritis
This can be made with any kind of fruit, but this week Laure chose blueberries.
Ingredients:
2.5 cups fruit (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup lemon juice (optional-good for berries)
1/4 cup water + 1/2 cup water (separated)
2.5 Tablespoons collagelatin (for jello) OR 3 Tablespoons collagelatin (for gummies)
3 Tablespoons honey or other natural sweetener (buy local whenever possible!)
Instructions:
1. Add fruit and 1/4 cup of water and lemon juice (optional) to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer on medium heat.
2. To a measuring cup add 1/2 cup of water and add 2.5 OR 3 Tablespoons of collagelatin (see above) and allow the gelatin to bloom for 1 minute.
3. Add the hot fruit mixture and the gelatin to a blender and beat (or puree if you have large fruit chunks).
4. Add honey and any additional flavorings (stay tuned for coffee gummies) to the mixture in the blender and mix again.
5. Pour into a dish (8x8 or 9x9 works well) and refrigerate until firm.
So what are you waiting for?
**The Frank Clinic of Chiropractic does not obtain any sponsorship from Bulletproof, we simply enjoy their forward-thinking**
We carry several kinds of collagelatin at the office, come by to pick some up and make your own healthy treats!
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