Description
A refreshing and low-carb dessert that combines the flavors of orange and cream for a perfect jello treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed or from concentrate)
- 2 cups water
- 1 packet sugar-free orange gelatin
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup powdered protein (vanilla or orange flavored)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- Sweetener to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of orange juice and 2 cups of water. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it’s warm but not boiling.
- Stir in the sugar-free orange gelatin, allowing it to dissolve completely, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- Once bloomed, add the bloomed gelatin to the warm orange mixture, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Add the powdered protein, stirring continuously until well mixed.
- If desired, sweeten the mixture to your taste using a low-carb sweetener.
- Stir in the heavy cream or coconut cream until fully blended.
- Transfer the mixture into individual serving cups or a large bowl, then refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, or until set.
- Once set, serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the orange juice is freshly squeezed for the best flavor.
- You can adjust the sweetness based on your personal preference.
- This dessert is great for meal prep and can be made in advance.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg