Description
A quick, nourishing, and protein-forward snack made with gelatin, perfect for portion control and weight loss goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin or collagen powder
- 1 cup cold water or bone broth
- 1 cup boiling water or steeped herbal tea
- 1 packet sugar-free flavored drink mix or 1 herbal tea bag
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: 1 packet stevia
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon vitamin C powder
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin or collagen powder over 1 cup of cold water or cold bone broth and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- Boil 1 cup of water or steep herbal tea; then pour the hot liquid over the bloomed gelatin mixture.
- Stir thoroughly until completely dissolved and smooth—use a whisk if needed.
- Pour the mixture into a glass dish or silicone molds.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 2–4 hours until fully set.
- Cut into cubes or unmold and enjoy as a protein-packed snack.
Notes
Store in a covered glass dish or airtight container for 4 to 5 days. Can be frozen for longer storage, but texture may change slightly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg