Description
A silky, lightly sweet drink that combines powdered gelatin with fruit and liquid to create a smooth, slightly thick smoothie for curbing cravings and increasing satiety.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
- 1 cup cold water or chilled green tea
- 1/2 cup fruit juice or unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon or vanilla extract
- Natural sweetener to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl and let it bloom for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Warm another 2 tablespoons of water to about 120 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit, then stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm water until fully dissolved.
- Add 1 cup of cold green tea or almond milk, 1/2 cup of berries, and any extracts or sweeteners into a blender.
- Pour the dissolved gelatin into the blender, secure the lid, and blend on medium for 20 to 30 seconds until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity, then pour into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with whole berries or a lemon twist and enjoy.
Notes
Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes for a firmer texture or serve immediately over ice for a drinkable smoothie.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gelatin smoothie, weight loss drink, low-calorie beverage, healthy smoothie, appetite control