Jelly is a favorite treat for those who monitor their weight. It is voluminous, perfectly saturates and at the same time has a moderate calorie content. Of course, it all depends on what products were used in the process of making jelly. In this article we will give an average description of jelly and some recipes for its preparation.
General definition and benefits of jelly. Caloric value averaged
This is a gelatinous food product. It is achieved through additives such as agar-agar, gelatin, pectin. Due to the fiber content, it saturates well, leaving no weight. By default, it is considered a dessert, but it can be savory, for example - aspic.
By and large, the dish consists of 2 elements: liquid (juice, broth, broth, etc.) and directly gelling substance. If the latter is used of plant origin (agar-agar, pectin), then refreshments can enter the menu of vegetarians and vegans.
As mentioned above, "the devil is in the details" - no matter how you cook jelly, calories are obtained by summing up the energy value of all the products used. For example, if the jelly was based on very tasty, but very rich cream 33%, then this treat will be difficult to call diet.
The average calorie content is about 70 kcal per 100 grams. This is provided that mainly fruit juices and decoctions are used.
Homemade jelly is a very healthy dish. Moreover, depending on which binder was used, the practical properties change:
- pectin has a beneficial effect on the digestive process and cleanses the intestines;
- agar-agar is practically not absorbed and also helps to cleanse;
- gelatin has beneficial effects on the joints.
Raspberry treat
In this recipe, we will tell you how to cook a delicious low-calorie dessert with raspberries and green basil. Despite all its simplicity, it will be a wonderful end to a meal:
- fresh raspberries - 750 grams;
- basil - 5 branches;
- apple juice - 370 ml;
- water - 225 grams;
- high-speed gelatin - 15 grams;
- sugar - 125 grams.
So, raspberry jelly. Calorie content per 100 grams will be 39 kcal, proteins / fats / carbohydrates - 1.5 / 0 / 8.1.
Cooking
Soak gelatin in 150 ml of apple juice, let it swell.
Combine raspberries, remaining apple juice, sugar and basil. Put on a small fire and bring to a boil, constantly stirring. Sugar should be completely dissolved.
Strain the mass through a sieve. Take a little to squeeze all the raspberry juice. Put it on the fire again and add soaked gelatin.
Stir well and remove from heat, avoiding boiling.
Pour the mixture into the cups and refrigerate until completely frozen.
We recommend serving with fresh berries.
Blueberry Jelly on Agar
A wonderful dish with sourness and a rich taste of berries. All products of plant origin - can be included in the menu for people who do not eat animal products:
- blueberries - 400 grams;
- lemon juice - 100 grams;
- chopped lemon zest with 2 lemons;
- agar-agar - 6 grams;
- water - 600 grams;
- sugar - 100 grams.
This blueberry-lemon jelly has calories, proteins / fats / carbohydrates per 100 grams will be: 57 kcal, proteins / fats / carbohydrates - 0.5 / 0 / 13.7.
Cooking
Rub your fingers with the lemon zest and half the sugar. This measure will provide you with a more flavorful dish.
Add the sugar-lemon mixture to 400 grams of water, bring to a boil over low heat and strain.
Mix the other half sugar with agar. Pour the mixture into the remaining water, bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, for a minute.
Mix lemon syrup and mixture with agar, stir until smooth.
On 4 bowls, evenly spread the pre-washed and dried blueberries for jelly. Calorie content from the number of berries will not especially increase, and the taste will be more saturated.
Cool the lemon mixture a little so that it does not scald the berries, and evenly cover it with blueberries.
Put the dishes in the refrigerator and wait until they solidify.
This recipe is quite universal - you can take any fruit and flavoring for syrup, each time getting a new full-fledged dish.
Chill the treat before serving. Its calorie content, of course, will change if you add whipped cream when serving, but the taste will be richer.