Description
A simple, low-calorie gelatin snack that can help control appetite before meals. Quick to make and versatile in flavoring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon unflavored powdered gelatin (about 9–10 g)
- 1/4 cup cold water (60 ml)
- 1 cup hot liquid (tea, juice, or broth – about 240 ml)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1–2 teaspoons sweetener (optional)
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat the hot liquid to just under boiling (about 175–200°F/80–93°C).
- Stir the hot liquid into the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved (30–60 seconds).
- Add lemon juice and sweetener if desired, then cool slightly.
- Pour into a container and chill for 2–4 hours or enjoy warm as a thickened drink.
Notes
For a firmer set, use 2 cups of liquid per 2 tablespoons of gelatin. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blooming and chilling
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg