Fruit Salad with Jelly

This refreshing low-carb fruit salad with jelly is a delightful Chinese dessert that combines the natural sweetness of fresh fruits with a light, wobbly jelly. It's a perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping carbs in check.

Ingredients

• Water - 300 ml
• Agar-agar powder - 1 tsp
• Stevia or erythritol - 1 tbsp
• Strawberries - 100 g, sliced
• Blueberries - 50 g
• Kiwi - 1 medium, peeled and diced
• Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
• Mint leaves - for garnish

Steps

1. In a small saucepan, bring 300 ml of water to a boil.
2. Add 1 tsp of agar-agar powder and 1 tbsp of stevia or erythritol to the boiling water, stirring continuously until fully dissolved.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding 1 tbsp of lemon juice.
4. In two serving bowls, layer the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and diced kiwi evenly.
5. Pour the agar-agar mixture over the fruit, ensuring all fruit pieces are covered.
6. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or until the jelly sets.
7. Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 95
• Protein: 1 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 5 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 0.5 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh fruits.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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