Description
A trendy low-calorie gelatin drink or jelly cup that satisfies your sweet tooth while aiding weight loss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon gelatin powder
- 1 cup fruit juice (100% juice, no added sugars)
- ¼ cup cold water
- Sweetener (optional, e.g., honey, stevia, agave nectar)
- Fresh fruits (optional, e.g., berries, mango chunks, citrus slices)
Instructions
- Gather ingredients: Collect your gelatin powder, liquid (like fruit juice or herbal tea), and any additional flavorings or fruits.
- Bloom the gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of gelatin powder over ¼ cup of cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
- Heat the liquid: In a saucepan, pour 1 cup of your chosen fruit juice and heat it gently until it’s warm but not boiling (around 160°F). This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the mixtures: Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm juice and stir until completely dissolved (about 2-3 minutes).
- Sweeten if desired: If you prefer extra sweetness, mix in your chosen sweetener, stirring until it dissolves.
- Add fruits: If you’re incorporating fresh fruits, add them now or use them as garnish in your serving cups.
- Chill the mixture: Pour your gelatin mixture into cups or containers and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Notes
For a low-calorie option, use sugar-free gelatin and herbal tea instead of juice. Can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gelatin, jelly, low-calorie, dessert, weight loss