Description
A simple and comforting jello recipe to help with hydration and cravings post-surgery.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box sugar free gelatin (any flavor)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- Optional: splash of lemon or lime juice, flavor extract, unflavored gelatin for a firmer set
- Optional: unflavored or compatible protein powder
Instructions
- Pour the gelatin powder into a bowl.
- Add boiling water and stir until granules are dissolved.
- Add cold water and stir again.
- If adding protein, let the mix cool until warm, then whisk in slowly. Strain if clumped.
- Pour into small cups or a shallow dish.
- Chill for 2 to 4 hours until set.
Notes
Small portions help control cravings. Try to stick to simple flavors early on.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bariatric, jello, gelatin, protein, recovery, healthy snack