Pink Gelatin Recipe for Weight Loss
A naturally pink, low-calorie gelatin dessert made with real strawberries and unflavored gelatin. Only 3 core ingredients, under 50 calories per serving, and satisfying enough to curb sweet cravings.
Equipment
- Blender
- small saucepan
- Small mixing bowl
- 4 small glass cups or ramekins
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder or collagen gelatin for extra protein
- 1.5 cups fresh or frozen strawberries raspberries work too
- 2 cups water divided - 0.5 cup cold, 1.5 cups warm
- 1 tbsp honey or liquid stevia optional
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice optional but recommended
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin by sprinkling it over 0.5 cup cold water in a bowl. Let sit 5 minutes without stirring.
- Blend strawberries with 1.5 cups warm water until smooth. Strain if desired for a silkier texture.
- Heat the blended mixture in a saucepan over medium-low until steaming. Remove before it boils.
- Dissolve the bloomed gelatin into the warm strawberry liquid, stirring for 2 minutes until fully clear. Add lemon juice and sweetener if using.
- Pour into cups or molds. Cool 15 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours until fully set.
Notes
- Always bloom gelatin in cold water first - skipping this step causes clumping.
- Do not boil the fruit liquid or the gelatin may not set properly.
- Do not use fresh pineapple, kiwi, or papaya as they prevent gelatin from setting.
- Store covered in the fridge up to 4 days. Never freeze.
- For bariatric portions, divide into 8 smaller cups instead of 4.
