Late Night Low Calorie Snack: Sugar-Free Jello Cup Recipe
A cup of sugar-free Jello when you want to eat something but don't want to eat anything. Basically zero calories — the ultimate guilt-free late night snack.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- water 2 cups
- unflavored gelatin 1.5 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
- sugar-free fruit flavored drink mix 1 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
2 g
50%
Protein
1 g
25%
Fat
0 g
0%
Cooking steps
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1
Heat 1 cup of water in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
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2
Add unflavored gelatin to the hot water, whisking continuously to prevent clumping. Maintain gentle heat and stir for 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
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3
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sugar-free fruit flavored drink mix until thoroughly combined.
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4
Pour in the remaining 1 cup of cold water to bring down the temperature and mix well.
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5
Divide the mixture evenly into 4 small cups. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until the Jello is set and firm to the touch.
Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The key ingredient in this Sugar-Free Jello Cup recipe is unflavored gelatin, which provides the classic wobbly texture and sets the dessert structure. Combined with a sugar-free fruit flavored drink mix, it creates both identity and flavor.
Q. How do I avoid clumping when dissolving gelatin?
To prevent clumping, add the unflavored gelatin slowly to hot water while continuously whisking. Gentle heat and constant stirring, especially during the first 2 minutes, ensures the gelatin fully dissolves and sets with a smooth texture.
Q. What's the calorie and carb content per serving?
Each 100g cup serving contains just 8 kcal and 2g carbohydrates—making it a truly low-calorie and low-carb late night snack. The recipe is suitable for diabetic and bariatric-friendly diets.
Q. Will it set properly if I chill for less than 2 hours?
Strict chilling for at least 2 hours is needed to ensure the gelatin fully sets. Shorter chilling may result in a too-loose texture and the Jello won't hold its shape; always refrigerate until firm to the touch.
Q. Can this recipe fit vegetarian or diabetic-friendly diets?
Yes! Since the recipe uses unflavored gelatin (not animal rennet) and contains no sugar or high-glycemic ingredients, it's vegetarian and diabetic-friendly. Nutrition tags are based on actual nutrient values per serving.
