Bariatric Gelatin for Healthy Recovery
A protein-rich, low-calorie bariatric agar-agar powder snack perfect for gentle healing.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold water or bone broth
- 2 tablespoons unflavored agar-agar powder or collagen powder
- 2 cups sugar-free drink mix or brewed herbal tea
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free sweetener
- 1/2 cup pureed fruit optional
Instructions
- Pour the cold water or bone broth into a medium bowl. Sprinkle the unflavored agar-agar powder or collagen powder evenly over the surface and let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- In a small saucepan, heat the sugar-free drink mix or brewed herbal tea over medium heat until it reaches a gentle boil.
- Slowly pour the hot liquid over the bloomed agar-agar powder while whisking constantly until the agar-agar powder is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Whisk in the sugar-free sweetener until well combined, then stir in the pureed fruit if using.
- Pour the mixture into silicone molds, a glass dish, or small ramekins, smoothing the top if needed.
- Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 2 to 4 hours, or until fully set and firm.
- Once set, unmold or cut into cubes and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use bone broth instead of water for extra protein and a slightly richer flavor.
- Choose a clear sugar-free drink mix or mild herbal tea for a gentle, bariatric-friendly flavor.
- Ensure fruit puree is smooth and strained if needed, and only use it if you are cleared for soft foods.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days; do not freeze as the texture can become crumbly.
- Choose a clear sugar-free drink mix or mild herbal tea for a gentle, bariatric-friendly flavor.
- Ensure fruit puree is smooth and strained if needed, and only use it if you are cleared for soft foods.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days; do not freeze as the texture can become crumbly.