Description
A gentle and soothing jello recipe perfect for recovery and comfort, made with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 cup sugar-free fruit juice (such as cranberry, lemon, or orange)
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon collagen powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon natural sweetener like stevia or monk fruit
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of cold water into a bowl and sprinkle gelatin evenly over it. Let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- In a small pot, heat the sugar-free juice until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat once lightly steaming.
- Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm juice and stir until fully dissolved.
- Mix in collagen powder (if using), sweetener, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and clear.
- Pour into silicone molds or small cups and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.
- Serve chilled, optionally garnished with mint leaves or a spoon of Greek yogurt.
Notes
Ensure that the gelatin is fully dissolved for a smooth texture. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bariatric, jello, comfort food, recovery, gelatin dessert