Dr. Jennifer Ashton’s Gelatin Trick Recipe
A refreshing gelatin-based treat combining low calories and high protein, ideal for weight management.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-calorie, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 3 cups water or juice (1 cup cold, 2 cups warm)
- Sweetener (optional; honey, agave, or stevia)
- Fruit puree (various options such as berries or mango)
- Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Gather ingredients: unflavored gelatin, water or juice, sweetener, fruit puree, and lemon juice if desired.
- Dissolve gelatin: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of gelatin over 1 cup of cold water (or juice) and let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Heat mixture: Gently heat the remaining 2 cups of water (or juice) until it begins to simmer.
- Combine: Add the bloomed gelatin mixture to the warm liquid, stirring continuously until dissolved.
- Add sweetener and puree: Remove from heat and add sweetener and fruit puree, stirring well.
- Pour and cool: Pour the mixture into molds or a dish, let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate.
- Chill: Allow to chill for 2-4 hours until set, then enjoy!
Notes
Use zero-calorie sweeteners for a low-calorie version and experiment with different fruit purees for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gelatin, weight loss, healthy snack, low calorie, protein-rich