Milk Gelatin
A nutritious and satisfying treat that supports weight loss by adding low-calorie protein and can be customized with various flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 275 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Calorie, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk (or plant-based milk)
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin (or agar-agar)
- Sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or stevia, to taste)
- Optional flavoring (vanilla extract, cocoa powder, etc.)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Measure out the milk, gelatin, and desired sweetener and flavoring.
- Warm the Milk: In a saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat for about 5 minutes until steaming but not boiling.
- Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over ¼ cup of cold water and let sit for about 5 minutes until it blooms.
- Combine: Whisk the bloomed gelatin into the warm milk until fully dissolved (about 2-3 minutes).
- Sweeten and Flavor: Stir in sweetener and flavoring to taste.
- Chill: Pour the mixture into molds or a dish, then refrigerate for 4-6 hours until set.
- Serve: Enjoy as cubes or slices, optionally with fresh fruits.
Notes
To maximize weight loss benefits, consume a serving about an hour before meals to help with appetite control.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: milk gelatin, weight loss, healthy snack, dessert, protein treat