Description
A low-sugar, high-protein gelatin snack perfect for bariatric patients and weight-loss plans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) boiling water
- 3 tablespoons (about 30 g) unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold water or unsweetened herbal tea (cooled)
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold flavored liquid (sugar-free gelatin or chilled juice diluted 50/50 with water)
- Optional: 1 scoop (10–20 g) collagen peptides
- Optional: zero-calorie sweetener, vanilla, or citrus zest
Instructions
- Measure 1/2 cup of cold liquid into a bowl and sprinkle gelatin over it. Let it bloom for 2 minutes.
- Pour boiling water over bloomed gelatin and whisk until clear.
- Stir in remaining cold liquids, collagen, and sweetener; adjust to taste.
- Pour into an 8×8-inch pan or silicone molds and refrigerate for 2–4 hours.
- Cut into 6 portions and serve chilled.
Notes
Blooming gelatin in cold liquid prevents grainy texture. Use shallow pans for even setting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg