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Bowl of gelatin snack with fresh fruits and mint leaves, showcasing a healthy weight loss recipe.
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Gelatin Recipe Trick: 3-Ingredient Weight Loss Hack

The viral Gelatin Recipe Trick is a simple 3-ingredient snack or drink that may help curb appetite before meals. Easy to customize, quick to make, and budget-friendly!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Snack
Cuisine: wellness
Calories: 35
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Core Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder approx. 7g
  • 2 cups cold water 16 fl oz
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 fl oz
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger powder

Method
 

  1. Pour ½ cup cold water into a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin powder over the water and let it bloom for 2 minutes.
  2. Heat 1½ cups of water to around 160°F. Pour the hot water over the bloomed gelatin and stir until fully dissolved.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and any optional add-ins. Pour the mixture into a glass dish.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
  5. Once set, slice into portions and serve cold, ideally before a meal.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Do not freeze.