Description
This tart cranberry-gelatin drink is light, simple, and surprisingly comforting before a meal. It has that bright ruby color, a soft tang from cranberry and apple cider vinegar, and a gentle body from gelatin that makes each sip feel a little more satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 2 tablespoons cold water, for blooming
- 1/2 cup hot water, not boiling
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cranberry juice, 100 percent juice
- 1/2 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- Sprinkle the gelatin over 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl
- Let it sit for 5 minutes until it looks spongy and thick
- Pour 1/2 cup hot water over the bloomed gelatin
- Whisk until the mixture turns smooth and clear
- Stir in the cranberry juice, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice
- For a warm drink, sip it right away while it is still cozy and smooth
- For chilled cubes, pour the mixture into a small glass dish
- Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours
- Slice into small squares before serving
- Enjoy 15 to 30 minutes before a meal as part of a balanced routine
Notes
This Jillian Michaels Recipe for Weight Loss is best fresh if served warm. For chilled cubes, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not use boiling water, bloom the gelatin first, and start with less apple cider vinegar if you are sensitive to acidic drinks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 56Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 21mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.01g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.05g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg