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Delicious Bariatric Jello recipe with pink salt for healthy eating post-surgery.

Bariatric Jello

A light and soothing jello recipe designed for bariatric patients, combining unflavored gelatin and Himalayan pink salt for a satisfying and customizable snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 30
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup water, divided Use filtered water for the cleanest flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
  • ⅛ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt Can be substituted with regular sea salt.
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 scoop collagen (unflavored) Adds protein and enhances texture.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or flavor drops Berry, orange, or vanilla work nicely.
  • to taste stevia or monk fruit Start with a pinch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sprinkle gelatin over ½ cup cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat the remaining ½ cup water until steaming but not boiling; dissolve the pink salt.
  3. Stir hot salted water into bloomed gelatin until dissolved.
  4. Add optional ingredients like collagen or lemon juice, stirring until fully dissolved.
  5. Pour into small cups and chill for 2–3 hours or until set.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. For a firmer jello, use a shallow tray. Jello can be flavored with citrus peels or fruit before setting.