The Performance Kitchen: Gelatine Recipes That Do More 

Gelatine is not just texture.
It is structural protein you can cook with.

Here are practical, short-method recipes using Great Lakes Wellness Gelatine designed for recovery, connective tissue support and real-food upgrades.

Gelatine Foundation Recipe (Base Method)

Use this before any recipe.

Ingredients
• 1 tbsp gelatine
• 3 tbsp cold water

Method

1. Sprinkle gelatine over cold water. Let sit 5 minutes (this is blooming).

1. Once absorbed and firm, gently heat with liquid of choice until fully dissolved.

1. Do not boil.

This is the structural base for every recipe below.

Performance Gelatine Gummies

Ingredients
• 1 cup fruit juice
• 2 tbsp gelatine
• Optional: pinch sea salt or electrolyte powder

Method

1. Warm juice gently (do not boil).

1. Bloom gelatine separately.

1. Whisk gelatine into warm juice until smooth.

1. Pour into moulds. Refrigerate 1–2 hours.

Use post-training or as a cleaner sweet alternative.

Citrus Beauty Gummies

Ingredients
• ½ cup orange or lemon juice
• ½ cup water
• 2 tbsp gelatine

Method

1. Warm water + juice.

1. Bloom gelatine separately.

1. Whisk together until dissolved.

1. Set in fridge.

Bright, simple, skin-supportive snack.

Homemade Strawberry Gelatine Cups

Ingredients
• 1 cup blended strawberries
• ½ cup water
• 2 tbsp gelatine

Method

1. Warm strawberry blend gently.

1. Bloom gelatine.

1. Combine and whisk smooth.

1. Pour into cups. Chill 2 hours.

Clean, no artificial colours.

Gelatine Gummy Worms

Same base as performance gummies — just use worm moulds.

Tip: Add magnesium powder or vitamin C before pouring for functional upgrades.

Chocolate Fudge Gelatine Squares

Ingredients
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp gelatine
• Sweetener to taste

Method

1. Warm coconut milk + cocoa.

1. Bloom gelatine separately.

1. Whisk together until smooth.

1. Pour into tray. Refrigerate until firm. Slice into squares.

Structured dessert. More satisfying. Less processed.

Homemade Vanilla Gelatine Marshmallows

Ingredients
• ½ cup water
• 2 tbsp gelatine
• ½ cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla

Method

1. Bloom gelatine in half the water.

1. Heat remaining water + sweetener gently.

1. Combine and whisk with electric mixer until fluffy (5–8 mins).

1. Pour into lined tray. Set 3–4 hours. Slice.

Upgrade your hot chocolate or recovery drink.

Gelatine vs Collagen: Why Choose?

Use gelatine when you want structure and texture.
Use collagen peptides when you want convenience in coffee or smoothies.

Many high performers use both.

Final Thought

Performance is built in layers.

Training. Recovery. Sleep.
And what you cook.

Explore more structural protein strategies and upgrade your kitchen intentionally.