Description
A soft, soothing gelatin treat, perfect for gentle appetites and healing bodies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin
- 240 ml herbal tea or electrolyte water
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice or monk fruit (optional)
- A little extra vanilla (optional)
- A small drizzle of honey (optional)
- Fresh herbs like mint (optional)
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin: Pour 1/4 cup of the cold liquid into a bowl. Sprinkle gelatin on top and let it sit for 5 minutes until it gels.
- Heat the remaining liquid: Warm the remaining 3/4 cup of herbal tea or electrolyte water until steaming but not boiling.
- Stir to dissolve: Pour the hot liquid into the bloomed gelatin while stirring until completely dissolved. Add lemon juice or monk fruit if using.
- Chill to set: Pour the mixture into a dish or silicone molds and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Notes
Serve chilled, and optionally top with yogurt or berries for a tasty treat. Experiment with different tea flavors and sweeteners to suit your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gelatin, bariatric, soft foods, light dessert, comforting snacks