Description
A gentle, protein-packed gelatin recipe that brings warmth and comfort during recovery, perfect for those on a bariatric journey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin or collagen powder
- 1 cup cold water or bone broth
- 1 cup boiling water (or steeped herbal tea)
- 1 packet sugar-free flavored drink mix or herbal tea bag
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: 1 packet stevia
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon vitamin C powder
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin or collagen powder over 1 cup of cold water or cold bone broth and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- Boil 1 cup of water or steep herbal tea; pour the hot liquid over the bloomed gelatin mixture.
- Stir thoroughly until completely dissolved and smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a glass dish or silicone molds.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 2–4 hours until fully set.
- Cut into cubes or unmold and enjoy as a protein-packed snack.
Notes
Store covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Use sugar-free mixes to avoid spikes in sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gelatin, bariatric, weight loss, healthy snack, easy recipe