Bariatric Gelatin Recipe

This bariatric gelatin recipe is a light, protein-rich, low-calorie snack that supports satiety and digestion while promoting weight loss. Made with grass-fed gelatin, lemon balm tea, and pink salt, it’s the perfect pre-meal or bedtime treat to help reduce cravings naturally.

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Course: Weight Loss

Cuisine: Wellness

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 3 15

Servings: Servings

Calories: 50kcal

Author: Lucy

Cost: $3

Equipment

1 Small saucepan For heating the tea mixture
1 Mixing bowl To bloom gelatin
1 Whisk To combine ingredients smoothly
2 Glass ramekins or silicone molds For chilling the gelatin
1 Refrigerator To set gelatin for at least 3 hours

Ingredients

2 tbsp Unflavored grass-fed gelatin Main protein base
½ cup Cold water To bloom gelatin
1 cup Lemon balm or green tea hot For flavor + metabolism support
2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice Adds brightness and aids digestion
1 tsp Raw honey or monk fruit Optional natural sweetener
1 pinch Himalayan pink salt Restores electrolytes and flavor

Instructions

Bloom Gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over ½ cup cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
Heat Liquid: Warm 1 cup tea (lemon balm or green tea). Stir in lemon juice, honey, and pink salt.
Combine: Pour hot tea mixture over bloomed gelatin. Whisk until smooth and dissolved.
Pour: Transfer mixture into ramekins or molds.
Chill: Refrigerate 3–4 hours until firm.
Serve: Enjoy before meals or bedtime to activate the “gelatin trick” for weight loss.

Notes

For a vegan bariatric gelatin recipe, swap gelatin for 1 tsp agar-agar powder and simmer for 1 minute before chilling. Use the same base recipe and flavorings.
Best enjoyed chilled, especially before bed to support digestion and reduce nighttime cravings.

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