Lemon Gelatin Tonic
A refreshing beverage that combines fresh lemon juice and gelatin, supporting weight loss while providing hydration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- Fresh Lemons (2-3 for ½ cup juice)
- Gelatin (2 tablespoons)
- Water (2 cups, divided)
- Sweetener (optional, e.g., honey, stevia, or agave)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: fresh lemons, gelatin, water, and optional sweetener.
- Dissolve gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over ½ cup of cold water and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Prepare lemon juice: Squeeze juice from lemons and measure out ½ cup. Strain if desired.
- Heat the mixture: Warm 1 ½ cups of water in a pot and remove from heat when warm, not boiling.
- Combine ingredients: Add bloomed gelatin to warm water, stir to dissolve, then mix in lemon juice and sweetener.
- Chill the tonic: Pour mixture into a pitcher or cups and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve chilled and add ice for extra refreshment.
Notes
For a low-calorie version, use sugar substitutes. Try adding cucumber or mint for a detox twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon, gelatin, tonic, weight loss, hydration, refreshing drink
Find it online: https://slimplaterecipes.com/lemon-gelatin-tonic/