Vegan Gelatin Substitute
A vegan alternative to traditional gelatin, perfect for thickening and stabilizing various dishes without animal products.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon agar-agar powder
- 2 cups fruit juice (your choice)
- 1–2 tablespoons sweetener (optional)
- Agar-Agar
- Pectin
- Carrageenan
- Kudzu starch
- Arrowroot powder
Instructions
- Gather ingredients: You will need agar-agar powder, fruit juice, and sweetener if desired.
- Combine juice and agar: In a saucepan, mix fruit juice and agar-agar powder, stirring well.
- Boil the mixture: Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat while stirring continuously (about 5 minutes).
- Sweeten to taste: Add sweetener and allow it to dissolve fully.
- Set the jelly: Pour into molds or a container, cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove the jelly from molds and serve chilled.
Notes
For a low-calorie version, use unsweetened juice or flavored water. Experiment with flavors and textures by adding fresh fruits or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan gelatin, plant-based substitute, agar-agar, healthy dessert, weight loss
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