Mini Jello Watermelon Slices
These Mini Jello Watermelon Slices are a fun, wholesome summer treat made with real fruit juice, honey, and grass-fed gelatin. Set inside scooped lime rinds, they look just like tiny watermelon slices—perfect for parties, picnics, or healthy kid-friendly snacks. Gluten-free, dye-free, and naturally sweetened!
Servings: 24 jello watermelon slices
Ingredients
- 6 limes halved lengthwise and scooped out
- 1 cup 100% cranberry juice not cocktail
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice from the limes, top off with bottled if needed
- 2 –3 tbsp honey to taste
- 2 tbsp grass-fed gelatin like Vital Proteins or Great Lakes
- Optional: 1/2 tsp beet powder for a deeper red hue
- Optional decorations: sugar crystals or chia seeds to mimic seeds
Instructions
Prep the Lime Rinds
- Cut the limes lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh, creating small "cups." Set the juice aside.
Stabilize the Halves
- Place each lime half in a mini muffin tin or nestle them on a crumpled foil-lined tray so they don’t tip when filled.
Bloom the Gelatin
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup of cranberry juice. Let bloom for 5 minutes.
Heat the Juice
- Warm the remaining 3/4 cup cranberry juice and 1/2 cup lime juice in a small saucepan (do not boil). Stir in the honey and beet powder if using.
Combine
- Whisk the warm juice mixture into the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved and smooth.
Fill and Decorate
- Carefully pour the gelatin mixture into the lime halves.
Chill
- Refrigerate for 3–4 hours, or until fully set.
Slice and Serve
- Once set, slice each lime half into two wedges. Serve chilled and enjoy!