Description
A simple and effective pre-meal snack that helps curb hunger and promotes mindful eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cold water, divided
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin (about 2 tablespoons total)
- 1 to 2 cups brewed herbal tea or diluted 100% fruit juice
- Fresh citrus, mint, or a splash of apple cider vinegar for brightness
- Optional sweetener: 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, or a zero-calorie sweetener
- Pinch of salt to wake up the flavor
- Small jars or 6 to 8 ounce cups
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin: Pour 1 cup cold water into a bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin over the top and let it sit for 5 minutes until it looks spongy.
- Warm the liquid: Heat 1 cup water with your tea or juice until steaming but not boiling. Stir in the sweetener, pinch of salt, and any citrus or vinegar.
- Combine: Stir the hot liquid into the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved and clear.
- Pour and set: Divide into 6 to 8 small cups. Chill for 2 to 3 hours until set.
- Enjoy: Eat one cup 15 to 30 minutes before lunch or dinner. Sip water alongside it.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with flavors, such as lemon ginger tea with honey or folding in chopped strawberries. Keep portions small to effectively manage hunger.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gelatin, weight loss, pre-meal snack, mindful eating