Healthy Gelatin Gummy Bears
Sweet, chewy and fun to eat — these Healthy Gelatin Gummy Bears are the perfect homemade treat for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh fruit juice orange, strawberry, or blueberry
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional for sweetness
- Optional additions: 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vitamin C powder for extra health boost.
Instructions
Step 1:
- Pour fruit juice into a small saucepan. Use fresh juice for best flavor.
Step 2:
- Sprinkle gelatin over the juice. Let it sit for one minute to bloom.
Step 3:
- Heat the mixture on low. Stir gently until gelatin fully dissolves.
Step 4:
- Add honey or maple syrup. Mix until smooth and slightly glossy.
Step 5:
- If using, add lemon juice or vitamin C now. Stir lightly.
Step 6:
- Remove from heat. Let it cool for a few minutes.
Step 7:
- Use a dropper to pour mixture into silicone bear molds.
Step 8:
- Place molds on a tray and refrigerate for two hours.
Step 9:
- Once firm, remove Healthy Gelatin Gummy Bears gently from molds.
Step 10:
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
- Use 100% pure fruit juice, not flavored or sugary ones.
- Don’t boil the juice; it destroys vitamins and flavor.
- Stir slowly to avoid bubbles and get clear gummies.
- Adjust honey to taste depending on juice sweetness.
- Always refrigerate gummies for firm, chewy texture.
- Use silicone molds for easy shaping and removal.
- Try mixing juices for fun flavor combinations.