Description
Dr Jennifer Ashton gelatin trick recipe 2025: unflavored gelatin cubes eaten pre-meal for appetite suppression and weight control.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp Knox unflavored gelatin powder
½ cup cold liquid (water, green tea, or sparkling water)
1½ cups hot liquid (matching cold liquid)
Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice, pinch salt
Instructions
1. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over ½ cup cold liquid; bloom undisturbed 3-5 minutes.
2. Slowly whisk in 1½ cups hot (180°F) matching liquid 60 seconds until crystal clear.
3. Pour into 8×8 dish; refrigerate 4+ hours until firm.
4. Cut into 1-inch cubes (8-12 pieces).
5. Eat 2-3 cubes 15-20 minutes before meals.
Notes
Provides ~25 calories, 12g protein per serving.
Creates stomach fullness lasting 2 hours.
Compatible with bariatric protocols and medications.
Store cubes airtight up to 5 days refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Weight Loss, Snacks
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Medical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 cubes
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Protein: 12g