Description
A vibrant antioxidant-rich hibiscus protein jello made with clean ingredients and naturally sweetened for a refreshing, guilt-free snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480ml) water
- 3 bags pure hibiscus tea or 2 tbsp dried hibiscus petals
- 1 packet (7g or about 1 tbsp) unflavored grass-fed gelatin powder
- 1 to 2 tbsp natural stevia or erythritol
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
Instructions
- Bring 1½ cups of water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan.
- Remove from heat and steep the hibiscus tea bags for 7 to 10 minutes until deep crimson-pink.
- Remove and squeeze the tea bags to release all flavor.
- Pour the remaining ½ cup of cold water into a medium bowl.
- Sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over the cold water and let bloom for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir the sweetener and fresh lemon or lime juice into the hot hibiscus tea.
- Pour the hot tea over the bloomed gelatin mixture.
- Whisk vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes until completely smooth and dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into ramekins or a glass meal-prep container.
- Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours until fully set and jiggly.
- Serve cold and enjoy as a refreshing high-protein snack.
Notes
Blooming the gelatin properly ensures a perfectly smooth texture without lumps. Adjust the sweetness to your preference using stevia or erythritol.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg