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bariatric gelatin trick recipe
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Bariatric Gelatin Trick Recipe

A simple, sugar-free gelatin recipe made in just 5 minutes with unflavored gelatin, hot water, and cold water, customizable with lemon or a sugar-free flavoring. Enjoy it warm right away, or chill it for 30-35 minutes to set into jiggly gelatin cubes. At around 25-30 calories and 6g protein per serving, it's a light, low-calorie snack — not a proven weight-loss treatment.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Beverage, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 7 grams unflavored gelatin about 1 packet
  • 1 cups hot water
  • 0.5 cups cold water
  • 1.5 teaspoons lemon juice optional
  • 1 sugar-free flavoring: herbal tea sugar-free drink mix, stevia, or monk fruit (optional)

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Shallow container or silicone mold (only needed if making chilled cubes)
  • Refrigerator (only needed if making chilled cubes)

Method
 

  1. Prepare the gelatin: Combine 7 grams unflavored gelatin (about 1 packet) with 0.5 cups cold water in a small bowl and let it sit briefly to hydrate.
  2. Add hot water: Slowly pour in 1 cups hot water while stirring continuously.
  3. Mix until smooth: Keep stirring until the gelatin is fully dissolved and no lumps remain.
  4. Add your flavor: Stir in 1.5 teaspoons lemon juice (optional) and/or 1 sugar-free flavoring: herbal tea, sugar-free drink mix, stevia, or monk fruit (optional) if using.
  5. Choose your serving style: For a warm drink: let it cool slightly and sip while warm. For chilled cubes: pour into a shallow container or silicone mold.
  6. Chill (if making cubes): Refrigerate until fully firm.
  7. Serve: If making cubes, cut into small bite-sized pieces before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Per Serving (approx):
Unflavored gelatin (7g): ~25 calories, 6g protein, 0g carbs, 0g fat
Lemon juice, if used: ~1 calorie
Sugar-free flavoring: negligible calories (varies by brand)
TOTAL: ~25-30 calories, 6g protein, 0-1g carbs, 0g fat, minimal sodium (Values are estimates and will vary depending on the specific gelatin, sweetener, and flavoring used.)