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Jiggle Jiggle Mango Stars-Gluten Free

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Are you looking for a quick easy, no bake recipe for a class party or afternoon snack? Then these fun, jiggly mango stars are the healthyish treat that is sure to put a smile on a child’s face. The great thing about this recipe, is that it is a great treat for kids who have food allergies or food sensitivities, especially for those who may have Celiac Disease and are on a gluten-free diet.

Great Treat for Kids with Food Sensitivities and Allergies

I know as a parent it can be hard to come up with a last minute snack for a class party, especially if you don’t know if any children have sensitivities or allergies. Sometimes it seems that in order to make a goody that is good for everyone, you have to buy expensive ingredients and devote tons of time into researching what is safe to bake or cook with.

The good news is, it doesn’t have to be that hard. There are many ingredients that are gluten-free. However, when buying ingredients, make sure that it has the gluten-free label on it. There are many ingredients which are naturally gluten-free, but may be contaminated by wheat products that are processed in the same facility, or crops that can be contaminated by neighboring wheat fields. An excellent example of the latter is oatmeal. Even though oatmeal is gluten free, it is usually processed or grown near wheat.

A cheap and easy ingredient which is gluten-free is the tasty marshmallow. It’s easy to pick up a bag of these fluffy little tidbits for about a dollar in most places. They are easy to use, come in several colors, and have a variety of uses in recipes.

Another great gluten-free ingredient is jello. However, you need to be careful what kind you use. I like to be safe and get natural unflavored gelatin powder. The great thing about natural unflavored gelatin is that you can control the amount and type of sweetener you are putting inside of your treats and you don’t need to worry about any hidden allergens that could be masked under one of the numerous unpronounceable ingredients listed on the box.

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Mango Stars

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These easy to make fun and jiggly fruit stars are a tasty and healthy treat. With lots of mango flavor, these cute snacks are not only yummy, but fun to make and eat too.
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Prep Time 5 mins
30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 15
Calories 36 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • 3 Qt. Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup frozen mango-cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups small marshmallows
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • In a microwavable measuring cup, boil water (about 1 min. 30 sec)
  • Stir gelatin into hot water. Stir until all gelatin dissolves.
  • Pour gelatin mixture into blender. Then add fruit, marshmallows, and honey.
  • Pour mixture into a parchment paper lined baking dish.
  • Place mixture in freezer for 30 mins. Make sure dish is level.
  • Remove baking dish from freezer. Use cookie cutter to cut out desired shapes.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

You can use other fruit for this recipe, however the texture will come out fluffier and uneven. These jiggly fruit stars can be left on the counter for awhile, but if left out too long they will become hardened.
Keyword Dessert, easy, fast recipe, healthy, kid friendly

Fun Learning Resources

Take a plate of these tasty treats outside and see what stars you can name. There are tons of fun ways to learn about the stars, below are a few fun websites with great educational activities to bring out the inner astronomer in everyone.