Agar Jelly – A Guilt-Free Alternative to Gelatin
A delicious agar jelly recipe that serves as a low-calorie substitute for traditional gelatin desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Water or Fruit Juice
- 1–2 tablespoons Agar Agar Powder
- Sweetener (optional): Honey, Maple Syrup, or Stevia
- Flavorings (optional): Vanilla Extract, Lemon Juice, or Natural Fruit Flavors
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Pour 2 cups of water or fruit juice into a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add Agar Agar: Gradually whisk in 1-2 tablespoons of agar agar powder and stir continuously until completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Sweeten and Flavor: Stir in any desired sweeteners and flavorings to taste.
- Pour into Molds: Carefully pour the mixture into molds or cups and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Refrigerate: Transfer to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, remove from molds and serve chilled with fresh fruit or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
For best results, ensure agar is fully dissolved and allow adequate setting time. Experiment with different bases and flavors for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: agar, gelatin substitute, low-calorie dessert, vegan recipes, weight loss, healthy snacks
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