Description
This pink gelatin drink or soft set cubes uses unflavored gelatin, hot water or herbal tea, and a small splash of unsweetened cranberry or pomegranate juice. Many people take it 15 to 30 minutes before a meal to support fullness, and you can drink it warm or chill it for meal prep.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
1/2 cup unsweetened cranberry juice or pomegranate juice
1/2 cup hot water or hot herbal tea
2 tablespoons cold water (for blooming)
Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Optional: pinch of pink salt
Instructions
1. Bloom the gelatin by mixing it into cold water and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Heat the water until boiling, then remove from heat.
3. Add the bloomed gelatin and whisk until fully dissolved and smooth.
4. Stir in the cranberry or pomegranate juice until evenly pink.
5. For a warm drink, optionally add lemon juice and drink right away.
6. For chilled gelatin, pour into a container and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours until set, then eat as is or cut into cubes.
Notes
Use minimal juice for fewer calories, since water with a small splash of juice still keeps the pink color.
Avoid skipping meals, because this supports fullness and does not replace balanced nutrition.
Keep portions small to support fullness without excess.
If you feel sensitive to gelatin, start with a smaller amount to assess comfort.
Storage: refrigerate cubes in a sealed container and use within a few days for best texture.
Best timing: take 15 to 30 minutes before a meal for appetite control.
Variation: use sugar free gelatin for a dessert style option, while keeping portions modest.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Weight Loss Drinks & Tricks
- Method: Stir and Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 88
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 61
- Fat: 0.2
- Saturated Fat: 0.02
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 0