Gelatin Trick Recipe for Weight Loss
A simple pre-meal ritual: unflavored gelatin bloomed in cold liquid, then dissolved in warm liquid and sipped 15 to 30 minutes before eating. Ready in about 10 minutes.
Servings 1 glass
Calories 25kcal
Cost $1
Equipment
- 1 Small saucepan or kettle for hot water
- 1 Whisk or fork for dissolving
Ingredients
For the Drink
- 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin Knox brand recommended
- 1/2 cup hot water not boiling
- 1/2 cup cold water or brewed green tea cooled
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice optional
- 1 pinch pink Himalayan salt optional
Instructions
Bloom the Gelatin
- Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin evenly over the cold water or cooled green tea. Do not add hot water yet.
- Let the gelatin sit undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until it looks spongy and has absorbed the cold liquid.
Dissolve and Season
- Pour in the hot water and stir immediately with a whisk or fork.
- Keep stirring for about 60 seconds until no granules remain and the liquid looks clear.
- Stir in the lemon juice and a pinch of salt, if using.
Cool and Drink
- Let the drink sit for 3 to 5 minutes until warm rather than hot.
- Drink the full glass 15 to 30 minutes before your next meal.
Notes
Use Knox brand or another plain gelatin -- flavored Jell-O will not work the same way. Do not substitute agar agar, it sets differently and will not dissolve back into a drinkable liquid. Best made fresh right before drinking.
