Mint Chia Digestive Gel
Mint Chia Digestive Gel
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 100 milliliters water
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin, hydrated according to package directions
- 1 1/2 cups Zero Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup mint leaves, fresh, packed
- 1 tablespoon sweetener, honey or preferred sweetener, optional
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the chia seeds with 100 milliliters of water. Stir well and let it rest for at least 10 minutes to hydrate, or until a gel-like consistency forms.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Hydrate the unflavored gelatin according to the package instructions. This typically involves dissolving the gelatin powder in a small amount of cold water, then adding hot water to fully dissolve it. Set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, add the Zero Greek yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and fresh mint leaves. If using, add the optional sweetener.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Using an immersion blender, blend the yogurt mixture until completely smooth and the mint is fully incorporated. Alternatively, transfer to a regular blender and blend until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the hydrated chia seeds (from Step 1) to the blended mint-yogurt mixture. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour the prepared and slightly cooled unflavored gelatin (from Step 2) into the chia-yogurt mixture. Mix everything thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Lightly grease a dish (such as an 8x8 inch square dish or individual ramekins) with a neutral oil or cooking spray, if desired, to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Arrange the halved green grapes evenly at the bottom of the prepared dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Carefully pour the complete mint chia digestive gel mixture over the grapes in the dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Refrigerate the dish for at least 40 minutes, or until the gel is firmly set. The gel should be firm enough to easily unmold or cut.
⏱️ 40 min
- 11
Once set, cut the gel into desired shapes, such as cubes or rectangles. Store the finished product in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Mint Chia Digestive Gel
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 100 milliliters water
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin, hydrated according to package directions
- 1 1/2 cups Zero Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup mint leaves, fresh, packed
- 1 tablespoon sweetener, honey or preferred sweetener, optional
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the chia seeds with 100 milliliters of water. Stir well and let it rest for at least 10 minutes to hydrate, or until a gel-like consistency forms.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Hydrate the unflavored gelatin according to the package instructions. This typically involves dissolving the gelatin powder in a small amount of cold water, then adding hot water to fully dissolve it. Set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, add the Zero Greek yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and fresh mint leaves. If using, add the optional sweetener.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Using an immersion blender, blend the yogurt mixture until completely smooth and the mint is fully incorporated. Alternatively, transfer to a regular blender and blend until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the hydrated chia seeds (from Step 1) to the blended mint-yogurt mixture. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour the prepared and slightly cooled unflavored gelatin (from Step 2) into the chia-yogurt mixture. Mix everything thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Lightly grease a dish (such as an 8x8 inch square dish or individual ramekins) with a neutral oil or cooking spray, if desired, to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Arrange the halved green grapes evenly at the bottom of the prepared dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Carefully pour the complete mint chia digestive gel mixture over the grapes in the dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Refrigerate the dish for at least 40 minutes, or until the gel is firmly set. The gel should be firm enough to easily unmold or cut.
⏱️ 40 min - 11
Once set, cut the gel into desired shapes, such as cubes or rectangles. Store the finished product in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 2 min