Description
This bariatric sugar-free high-protein gelatin delight is a light, soothing dessert designed for post-op recovery. Packed with 12–15g protein per serving, it supports healing while staying gentle on the stomach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (0.3 oz) package sugar-free gelatin (any approved flavor)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 scoop (20–25g) unflavored or flavor-matched protein powder (whey isolate or approved bariatric protein)
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (smooth and lump-free) OR 1/2 cup ready-to-drink vanilla protein shake
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar-free whipped topping (optional, if approved)
- 1 tablespoon collagen peptides (optional)
- Finely mashed soft berries (optional, if cleared for stage)
Instructions
- Boil 1 cup of water and pour into a heat-safe bowl.
- Add sugar-free gelatin powder and stir for 2 minutes until fully dissolved.
- Stir in 1 cup cold water and let cool for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk protein powder with Greek yogurt or protein shake until smooth.
- Slowly whisk a small amount of cooled gelatin into the protein mixture to temper it.
- Pour the protein mixture back into the main gelatin bowl and stir thoroughly.
- Divide into small ramekins or silicone molds.
- Refrigerate for 3–4 hours until fully set.
- Serve chilled with optional sugar-free whipped topping if approved.
Notes
- Always follow your bariatric team’s stage guidelines before introducing new ingredients.
- Verify that all products are truly sugar-free and low in carbohydrates.
- Eat slowly and monitor fullness cues.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not freeze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: Bariatric-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small portion
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg