Description
Simple 3-ingredient pink gelatin drink for pre-meal appetite support. Made with unflavored gelatin, hot water, and unsweetened cranberry juice. Can be enjoyed warm or chilled into cubes for meal prep.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder (Knox or Great Lakes brand)
2 tablespoons cold water (for blooming)
1/2 cup hot water or hot herbal tea (190°F/88°C)
2 tablespoons unsweetened cranberry juice or pomegranate juice
Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Optional: tiny pinch pink Himalayan salt
Instructions
1. Pour 2 tablespoons of cold water into a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder over the cold water. Let sit undisturbed for 5 minutes to bloom into a thick gel.
2. Heat 1/2 cup water or herbal tea until just below boiling (around 190°F or 88°C).
3. Pour hot liquid over bloomed gelatin and whisk vigorously for 30 to 60 seconds until completely dissolved and clear with no grainy particles.
4. Stir in 2 tablespoons unsweetened cranberry juice until evenly pink. Add optional lemon juice or pinch of salt if desired for flavor balance.
5. For warm drink: Consume immediately while warm, 15 to 30 minutes before meals.
6. For chilled gelatin cubes: Pour mixture into small container, cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours until firm. Cut into cubes or eat with spoon.
Notes
Always bloom gelatin in cold water first to prevent clumps. This step is non-negotiable.
Use only 2 tablespoons of juice maximum to keep sugar and calories low. More juice defeats the weight loss purpose.
This is NOT a meal replacement. Continue eating balanced meals with protein, vegetables, and healthy fats.
Store chilled gelatin in sealed container up to 4 to 5 days in refrigerator.
Best timing: Consume 15 to 30 minutes before your largest meal of the day for appetite control.
For GLP-1 medication users (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound): Try with ginger tea only, skip juice if experiencing nausea.
If you dislike gelatin texture, this recipe isn’t for you and that’s completely fine.
Keyword density note: This Dr Oz pink gelatin recipe contains no official Dr. Oz endorsement.