Description
A quick and easy low-calorie pink gelatin recipe, perfect for bariatric-friendly snacks. Ready in about an hour!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon (9–10 g) unflavored gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cold water (for blooming)
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold unsweetened pink juice (cranberry + apple or pureed strawberries)
- 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons collagen powder or unflavored whey (optional)
Instructions
- Measure 1/4 cup cold water into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface; let bloom for 1–2 minutes.
- Bring 1 cup water to a full boil and pour over the bloomed gelatin, whisk for 20–30 seconds until completely dissolved and glossy.
- Stir in the cold juice or fruit puree and lemon juice, adding collagen or protein powder while warm to dissolve.
- Strain through a fine mesh if using fruit puree.
- Pour into molds or a shallow container; refrigerate uncovered for 20–30 minutes, then cover and chill until firm (30–60 minutes total).
- Unmold or cut into portions and serve.
Notes
For clearer gelatin, strain before chilling and use clear juice. Adds texture by topping with Greek yogurt or a dollop of low-fat cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg