Description
A light and customizable dessert that’s easy to make and feels like a treat without derailing your diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups hot brewed tea (green tea, hibiscus, or ginger tea)
- 1 to 2 cups cold water (or cold herbal tea)
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 to 3 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Optional: berries, sliced grapes, or thin orange slices
Instructions
- Pour the cold water into a bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over the top. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
- Brew your tea and pour the hot tea into the bloomed gelatin, whisking until fully dissolved.
- Taste and adjust. Add lemon juice and honey or maple syrup if desired while still warm.
- Pour into a dish or individual cups and add fruit if using. Chill for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve cold, plain or with Greek yogurt on top for added richness.
Notes
Use the bloom step every time for a smooth texture. Avoid boiling the gelatin mixture. Adjust flavors to your preference for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg