Gelatin-Infused Berry Protein Smoothie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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A refreshing and nourishing smoothie combining the benefits of gelatin with fresh berries and protein for a healthful start. This American-inspired healthy bowl recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, blends cold water, unflavored gelatin powder, mixed berries (fresh or frozen) into a quick blender drink — a fast breakfast, a pre-workout pour, or an afternoon energy boost, with nothing to wash up but the pitcher. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 1, so it works as a grab-and-go breakfast, a post-gym refuel, or a snack that holds you to the next meal. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 American cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup cold water
1 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder
1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: Pour 1 cup cold water into a small bowl, sprinkle 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder evenly over the surface, and let it bloom for 5 minutes until it thickens and turns spongy.
Step 2: In a blender, combine the bloomed gelatin, 1 cup mixed berries, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, and 1 teaspoon honey.
Step 3: Blend on high for 30 seconds or until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no gelatin lumps.
Step 4: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately for a protein-packed, gelatin-enriched smoothie.