When talking about collagen, the first thing that comes to mind is a good bone broth, however, there are other ways to consume it. One of them is through the gelatin. In addition to being very easy to prepare, it has an ingredient called Grenetinawhich is a derivative of eggs and cartilage, so it provides a significant amount of collagen to the body.
Without a doubt, an ideal option especially for when we do not have so much time, we need something simpler or simply do not want to complicate much in the kitchen. In addition, it is refreshing, which is what the body is already asking us with the arrival of spring around the corner.
Versatile and healthy
Collagen is a essential protein that makes up a large part of human body tissuesincluding skin, bones, muscles and joints. As the years go by, their production decreases, especially from 25-30. Consuming it through options such as gelatin is ideal, since it helps maintain skin elasticity, reduce wrinkles and strengthen joints.
In addition, thanks to Dry Flowers of Hibiscusthis gelatin is rich in antioxidants and contributes to the elimination of inflammation.
The step by step
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of dry hibiscus flower
- 2 cinnamon branches
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 gelatin envelopes (approximately 28 grams)
- 3 tablespoons of chia soak
- Sweetener to taste
- 1 liter of water
Preparation:
- In a pot, boil the water together with the flowers of Hibiscus, the cinnamon and the laurel. Kitchen over medium heat for about 10 minutes to get a concentrated infusion.
- Strain solid ingredients and let the infusion cool.
- In a bowl, place 4 tablespoons of cold water and hydrate the jelly. Let stand for 5 minutes until it is sponge. Later, collapse it in the microwave.
- Add the gelatin to infusion and sweeten to taste. It also incorporates chia seeds.
- Pour the mixture into a gelatin mold and let cool for at least 4 hours.
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