Jillian Michaels 3-Ingredient Cranberry Gelatin Recipe
This simple 3-ingredient gelatin recipe creates a smooth, nutrient-rich drink or gelatin cubes using unflavored gelatin, cranberry juice, and apple cider vinegar, ideal for appetite control before meals.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 36 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Calorie
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder (Knox, Vital Proteins, or any brand)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cranberry juice (100% juice, no added sugar)
- 1/2 cup hot water (not boiling)
- 1/2 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar (with the mother (Bragg’s or similar))
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Bloom the gelatin. Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes spongy. This step prevents clumping and is essential for a smooth texture.
- Step 2: Dissolve. Heat half a cup of water until hot but not boiling. Pour the hot water over the bloomed gelatin and whisk until fully dissolved and the liquid looks clear.
- Step 3: Add juice and ACV. Stir in the unsweetened cranberry juice and apple cider vinegar. Mix well. Add lemon juice now if using.
- Step 4: Drink or chill.
- Option A (Warm drink): Sip it immediately as a warm pre-meal drink.
- Option B (Cubes): Pour into silicone molds or a small glass container. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until fully set. Cut into cubes.
- Step 5: Consume 15 to 30 minutes before lunch or dinner for the best appetite control effect.
Notes
- Let gelatin sit for 5 minutes to bloom before dissolving to prevent clumping.
- Use hot water that is not boiling for dissolving gelatin.
- Optional lemon juice can be added for flavor.
- Gelatin cubes need to chill 2 to 3 hours to fully set.
- Consume 15 to 30 minutes before meals for appetite control benefits.