10 Clear Liquid Recipe Ideas for Diverticulitis

When dealing with diverticulitis, a clear liquid diet often becomes necessary to help your digestive system heal. This type of diet consists of clear liquids and foods that are liquid at room temperature. While the options might seem limited, you’ll be surprised by the variety of recipes you can make using clear liquids! Here are some easy and tasty recipes to help you through this phase. Remember, while these recipes are designed to be gentle on your digestive system, it’s crucial to consult with your healthcare provider before incorporating them into your diet.

1. Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea
   • 1 cup water
   • 1 inch fresh ginger root, peeled
   • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

   Boil the water, then add the sliced ginger root. Allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes, strain, add lemon juice and drink warm.

2. Chicken Broth Soup
   • 2 chicken breasts
   • 2 liters water
   • Salt, to taste

   Boil the chicken breasts in water until fully cooked. Remove the chicken (save for later use if wanted), strain the broth and add salt to taste.

3. Apple Juice Jelly
   • 2 cups clear apple juice
   • 1 packet unflavored gelatin

   Heat 1 cup of apple juice until it begins to boil. Sprinkle the gelatin over 1 cup of cold apple juice and allow it to dissolve. Add the hot apple juice and stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Chill until set.

4. Clear Veggie Broth
   • 2 liters water
   • 1 onion
   • 2 carrots
   • 2 celery sticks

   Chop the vegetables and boil in water for about 45 minutes. Strain the broth and discard the vegetables.

5. Refreshing Grape Juice Slushie
   • 2 cups clear grape juice
   • Ice cubes

   Pour the grape juice into a blender, add ice cubes, and blend until it reaches a slushie consistency.

6. Herbal Peppermint Tea
   • 1 peppermint tea bag
   • 1 cup boiling water

   Place the tea bag in a cup and pour boiling water over it. Steep for 3-5 minutes, remove the tea bag, and enjoy.

7. Clear Vegetable Soup
   • 2 liters water
   • 1 leek
   • 2 garlic cloves
   • Salt, to taste

   Chop the leek and garlic, add them to boiling water and cook for about 45 minutes. Strain the broth, add salt to taste, and serve.

8. Pineapple Juice Jelly
   • 2 cups clear pineapple juice
   • 1 packet unflavored gelatin

   Heat 1 cup of pineapple juice until it begins to boil. Sprinkle the gelatin over 1 cup of cold pineapple juice and allow it to dissolve. Add the hot pineapple juice and stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Chill until set.

9. Green Tea with Honey
   • 1 green tea bag
   • 1 cup boiling water
   • 1 teaspoon honey

   Steep the green tea bag in boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove the tea bag, add honey, stir, and enjoy.

10. Watermelon Juice Slushie
    • 2 cups clear watermelon juice
    • Ice cubes

    Pour the watermelon juice into a blender, add ice cubes, and blend until it reaches a slushie consistency.