Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup cold water (for blooming)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 scoop unflavored or vanilla whey protein isolate
- 1/4 cup cold water (for protein slurry)
- 1–2 drops liquid stevia (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Pour 1/4 cup cold water into a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin evenly over the surface.
- Allow gelatin to bloom for 5 minutes until sponge-like.
- In a saucepan, gently heat apple juice and orange juice until hot but not boiling.
- Pour hot juice mixture into the bloomed gelatin and stir until fully dissolved.
- In a separate bowl or shaker, combine whey protein isolate with remaining 1/4 cup cold water until smooth.
- Let gelatin mixture cool for 2–3 minutes.
- Slowly whisk the protein slurry into the gelatin mixture until fully combined.
- Stir in optional stevia and lemon juice.
- Pour mixture into a standard 12-cup muffin tin or silicone molds.
- Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until fully set.
- Carefully loosen edges and serve chilled.
Notes
- Allow the gelatin mixture to cool slightly before adding protein powder to prevent graininess.
- Silicone molds make removal easier.
- Do not freeze, as freezing damages the gelatin texture.
- Store chilled for best texture and freshness.
- Use sugar-free juice alternatives for a lower-carb option.
- Avoid raw pineapple, kiwi, and papaya because they may prevent gelatin from setting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
