Description
A simple, low-calorie gelatin snack designed to curb hunger before meals and assist with portion control.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons plain gelatin powder (unflavored)
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup hot water or herbal tea
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Low-calorie sweetener (optional)
- Fresh or frozen berries (optional)
Instructions
- Measure and bloom the gelatin. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Heat the remaining liquid. Bring 1/2 cup of water or herbal tea to a gentle boil and remove from heat.
- Combine and stir. Pour the hot liquid over the bloomed gelatin and stir until completely dissolved.
- Add flavor and sweetener. Stir in lemon juice or vanilla and adjust sweetener to taste.
- Pour into molds or cups. Divide the mixture between two small cups.
- Chill until set in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy one cup 20 to 30 minutes before your meal.
Notes
Keep portions small, around 3 to 4 ounces, to maximize the benefit without adding calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gelatin, low calorie snack, appetite control, Jillian Michaels, weight loss