Whether you’re going through the GAPS Intro Diet, or you just need a nice easy healing snack, this Ginger Honey Jello is for you!
Tuff stuff.
I’m not gonna lie, the first stage of the GAPS Intro Diet can be pretty rough. On stage 1 your diet basically consists of boiled meat and boiled non-fibrous veggies. Oh, and broth… don’t forget all the broth!
But in between meals Dr. Natasha recommends drinking mugfuls of ginger tea. Just freshly grated ginger in boiling water with a little honey added in. Nothing too special, but it does come as a relief from all that meat.
Of course, down here in the south, where it’s practically summer all year ’round, a mugful of hot tea after your mugful of hot broth isn’t always welcome.
My solution? Ginger Honey Jello.
Simple, easy to make, just as healthy as the tea, and most importantly not. hot.
Plus, this Ginger Honey Jello has the added benefit of being something you can eat as a snack. Something that doesn’t taste like meat or squash or carrots…. and doesn’t contain broth. Which you can definitely appreciate if you’ve ever done the Intro Diet!
Healing qualities.
While your intestines are sealing up from all the broth and meat, the Ginger Honey Jello (or tea) does a nice job of soothing any tummy problems that might creep up on you during stage 1 of the intro diet. Or any other stage, actually.
As you progress through GAPS Intro, it’s probable that you’ll be faced with something that upsets your stomach (so far for me it’s been yogurt… waaahhhh).
That’s where this little snack comes in handy. Just munching on a few pieces helps sooth your unhappy tummy.
Ginger is full of anti-inflammatory benefits. In fact, it’s so strong that it even rivals NSAIDs! Not only that, but it also helps to lower the risk of infections by breaking down toxic buildup in your organs. Ginger root is also good for cleaning out the lymphatic system, a.k.a. your body’s sewage system.
On top of the wonderful benefits of ginger, add in those of honey! It’s loaded with vitamins and minerals like vitamin C & B6, calcium, and iron, plus it’s full of friendly bacteria, making it anti-fungal, and probiotic. All of this makes it a wonderful aid to getting rid of whatever is causing your tummy issues.
Note on the honey: To get the most benefits from it, make sure that it’s local and raw, if possible. And while you’re at it, plant a few colorful flowers outside, to make those local bees happy…
With all these amazing things going on in your easy peasy GAPS snack, let’s also add the gelatin.
What do you mean, you didn’t know gelatin was healthy?
It is indeed, my friends. It’s full of protein, giving your skin, hair, and nails a boost! I love using Perfect Supplements grass-fed gelatin in this recipe. It’s 100% gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher, all of which are things I can get behind!
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Ginger Honey Jello
Free of grain, gluten, eggs, dairy, and refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 qt. water
- 2-3 inch hunk of fresh ginger
- 1/4 c. grass fed gelatin (I like this kind or this kind)
- 2-3 T. raw honey (remember, local is best!)
Instructions
Pin this Ginger Honey Jello for later!
If you’re looking for more GAPS Intro Diet foods, here are a few to get you started…
- 1-Ingredient Carrot Fettuccini
- Easy Homemade Yogurt in the Instant Pot
- 2-Ingredient Squash Custard
- Easy 2-Ingredient Sauerkraut
If you were looking for these photos… I updated them. 😉
Wonderful idea ! Ginger and honey , always work wonders for sore throat. Wondering if I can use this as a substitute for cough drops. Must make this !!!
I’m sure they would work just fine for cough drops! I hope you enjoy them. 🙂
I am completely unfamiliar with GAPS. I think this jello would be quite tasty in the warm summer months, diet or not!
You’re totally right! It’s a great treat either way. 😉
Diet or not, these sound very tasty and soothing. Love the star shapes, too.
Thanks! My kids appreciate the stars, too. 😉
Never heard of this diet, but this is great that it fits for you!
I’m so glad it does, Jehan!
I am huge Ginger fan and these are perfect for me!
I hope you enjoy them, Prasanna! The ginger is a delicious flavor!
Oh my goodness! It’s like a ginger ale gummy snack! GAPS or not, these sound delicious! We were just gifted a pint of raw honey from a local apiary…might have to give these babies a go!
Oooh… I’m jealous! I hope you enjoy these, Kelsey!
Any word on the return of Allergy Free Thursdays?
At this point in time, I don’t think we’re bringing it back, Eileen. Sorry! I’m glad you enjoyed linking up. 🙂
I’m making these for the first time, and wondering how long will they stay good in the fridge?
Well, I can honestly say I don’t know, because we usually have them eaten in a couple days. I would guess about 5-6 days, though. 😉 Hope you like them!
Hi Miss Raia. Could I use homemade apple juice or grate orange? I’m on a biologic and cannot have raw honey. Thanks for advice. Pamela
You can definitely do either of those things! 🙂 I hope you enjoy it, Pamela!
I don’t know what a GAPS diet is, but I had Bariatric surgery, so I’m familiar with stages of diet and this would have been great both pre and post surgery. I am 3 and a half years out and this would have come in handy last night for my queasy tummy. However, I am most interested in the collagen benefit for my paper thin nails, hair, and skin. Been using bone broth which is great, but good to have an option that isn’t savory. Can’t wait to try it.
I hope you enjoy it, Teresa!