Bariatric Gelatin
A high-protein bariatric gelatin snack delivering 18–22 grams of protein per 4-ounce serving. Sugar-free, easy to digest, and suitable from the pureed foods stage onward. Takes 20 minutes active time; sets overnight.
Ingredients
For the Protein Powder Version
- 1 packet (7g / 1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 scoop (25 to 30g) unflavored or vanilla whey protein isolate powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Liquid stevia or monk fruit sweetener to taste
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
For the Greek Yogurt Version
- 1 packet (7g / 1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin powder
- 1.5 cups cold water, divided
- 3/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Liquid stevia to taste
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
Bloom
- Pour 1/2 cup cold water into a bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over surface. Do not stir. Let sit 2 minutes.
Dissolve
- Transfer to a saucepan with remaining water, lemon juice, stevia, and salt. Stir over low heat 2–3 min until fully dissolved. Do not boil.
Cool
- Remove from heat. Let cool 8–10 minutes until warm, not hot.
Add Protein
- Whisk in protein powder gradually (Version 1) or Greek yogurt (Version 2) until completely smooth.
Set
- Pour into 4-oz silicone cups. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve cold.
Notes
- Never add protein powder to hot liquid — creates foam and ruins texture.
- Always bloom gelatin in cold water first — prevents clumping.
- For full liquids stage: reduce gelatin to 3/4 packet for a softer set.
- Do not freeze — breaks down gelatin network.
- Keeps covered in fridge up to 5 days.
- For Dr. Gupta approach: substitute collagen peptide powder for the unflavored gelatin.
- Dairy-free: use pea protein isolate instead of whey.
- Do NOT use casein protein — use whey isolate or pea isolate only.
- Always bloom gelatin in cold water first — prevents clumping.
- For full liquids stage: reduce gelatin to 3/4 packet for a softer set.
- Do not freeze — breaks down gelatin network.
- Keeps covered in fridge up to 5 days.
- For Dr. Gupta approach: substitute collagen peptide powder for the unflavored gelatin.
- Dairy-free: use pea protein isolate instead of whey.
- Do NOT use casein protein — use whey isolate or pea isolate only.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20gFat: 0.5gSodium: 70mg
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