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Bariatric Gelatin Recipe for Weight Loss

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This bariatric gelatin recipe for weight loss is a light, high-protein, low-calorie snack made with unflavored gelatin, herbal tea, and whey or collagen.

Prep time
5 minutes
Cook time
5 minutes
Total time
10 minutes + chilling
Yield
6 gelatin cups

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder 1/2 cup hot herbal tea 1/2 cup cold water 1 tablespoon whey isolate or collagen 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1–2 drops stevia or monk fruit Pinch Himalayan pink salt Optional: cranberry juice, apple cider vinegar, mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Bloom: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
  2. Dissolve: Pour hot herbal tea over the bloomed gelatin and stir until fully dissolved.
  3. Add Protein: Whisk in whey isolate or collagen until smooth.
  4. Flavor: Add lemon, sweetener, and optional additions.
  5. Chill: Pour into molds or cups and refrigerate 2–3 hours.
  6. Serve: Enjoy chilled as a high-protein, low-calorie snack.

Notes

Store up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Customize with herbal teas or sugar-free additions.

Nutrition

Calories
40
Fat
0g
Saturated fat
0g
Sugar
0g
Sodium
50mg
Protein
8g
Carbohydrates
1g
Fiber
0g