Description
A comforting and gentle gelatin recipe that helps curb hunger while feeling like a treat.
Ingredients
- Powdered gelatin or sheets of gelatin, measured per package instructions
- Hot water for blooming the gelatin
- A clear, mild tea (e.g., chamomile or green tea) or warm apple juice
- Fresh lemon or orange juice for flavor
- A splash of milk or almond milk (optional)
- Honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Ground vanilla or a split vanilla bean
- A pinch of salt
- Fresh berries or sliced banana for topping (optional)
- Toasted nuts or cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Measure the gelatin into a small bowl and add a few tablespoons of cold water to bloom it.
- Warm your tea or juice in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stopping just before boiling.
- Stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm liquid until it dissolves completely.
- Pour the dissolved gelatin back into the saucepan, add any milk, honey, and a pinch of salt, and stir.
- Cool the mixture slightly, then pour it into small jars or a dish and cover.
- Chill in the fridge until set, usually 2 to 4 hours.
- Before serving, top with fresh berries, nuts, or cinnamon as desired.
Notes
Gelatin can help slow eating and keep you feeling full longer. Experiment with flavors to find your favorite combinations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
Keywords: gelatin, weight loss, comfort food, healthy dessert