Ingredients
1 packet unflavored gelatin (about 7 grams)
1 cup hot water (not boiling, around 180°F)
1 cup cold water
1 scoop clear protein powder (20–25g protein)
Optional: sugar-free drink mix (for flavor)
Instructions
1. Pour 1 cup hot water into a bowl.
2. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over the surface and let sit 2 minutes to bloom.
3. Stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved and the mixture looks clear.
4. If using, stir in sugar-free drink mix until dissolved.
5. Slowly whisk in clear protein powder (go gradually to avoid clumps and foam).
6. Let the mixture rest 2–3 minutes; skim foam from the top if needed.
7. Stir in 1 cup cold water.
8. Pour into small ramekins or portion cups.
9. Refrigerate at least 3 hours (overnight is even better) until set.
Notes
Protein mixes best when the gelatin mixture is hot but not boiling; too much heat can cause cloudiness or foam.
Add protein slowly and whisk gently—air bubbles are not your friend.
If the gelatin separates, whisk the protein with a few tablespoons of warm liquid first, then add it back (slurry method).
Do not freeze; freezing breaks the gel and it weeps when thawed.
Store covered in the fridge for 5–7 days; portion into small cups for easy grab-and-go.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion cup (about 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 5mg