Description
This Bariatric Gelatin Recipe for Weight Loss is light, cool, gently tart, and so simple to keep ready in the fridge. It has that soft, wobbly spoonful texture that feels soothing when you want something small, refreshing, and easy to portion.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup cold water
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cranberry juice or lemon water
- 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice, optional
- Tiny pinch salt, optional
Instructions
- Add the gelatin to the cold water. Let it bloom for 5 minutes, until the surface looks thick and slightly wrinkled.
- Pour in the hot water. Stir slowly until the gelatin fully dissolves and the mixture looks smooth.
- Stir in the cranberry juice or lemon water. Add lemon juice if you are using it.
- Add the tiny pinch of salt, if desired. Stir once more so the flavor is even.
- Divide the mixture into 4 small ramekins or silicone cups. The portions will look small, glossy, and pale.
- Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, or until set. The gelatin should jiggle gently when moved.
- Serve chilled with a small spoon.
Notes
Store the gelatin cups covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Do not freeze them, because freezing can make the texture watery and uneven once thawed. This recipe is served chilled, so there is no reheating needed. This recipe is not meant to replace meals or medical advice. If you are following a bariatric plan, always follow your surgeon or dietitian’s instructions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small gelatin cup
- Calories: 25 Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 11 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.03 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg