Healthy Gummy Treats

February 27, 2020

Like all parents, I want to feed my children the best that I can, and I am thankful that my two boys enjoy trying new foods with lots of variety. That being said, they are still kids who LOVE treats – and not all treats are created equal! The bright packages of candy they see in the stores are often filled with a bunch of questionable (if not toxic) ingredients like corn syrup, artificial colours and refined sugar.

Admittedly I have a sweet tooth too, so we decided to try to make our own candy at home – with healthful ingredients and definitely no loss of flavour!

I love using gelatin – the health benefits are many. Just take a look:

Benefits of Gelatin

  • Promote digestion and gut health
  • Can good for your skin
  • Help strengthen joints and connective tissue
  • It might even help with sleep quality

Healthy Gummy Treats

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Juice
  • 1-2 tbsp Raw Honey
  • ¼ cup Gelatin*

*I use Great Lakes Grass-Fed Gelatin

Makes 40 gummy bears

Instructions

  • Take half the liquid and mix in the gelatin. This will allow it to ‘bloom’ and absorb the liquid.
  • In a pan warm up the other half of liquid and mix in the honey.
  • Once your honey has melted you can add the gelatin mixture to the pan.
  • Now the bloomed gelatin will dissolve and you can fill the moulds.
  • When your moulds are full they can be put in the fridge to refrigerate. This doesn’t take long – half an hour should be enough.

Enjoy!

Making these gummies is fun and my kids love coming up with new ideas for flavours – the possibilities are endless! You can use fruit puree, coconut milk, vegetable juice, add spirulina/chlorella powder, and even spices to increase the health and flavour benefits.

About the Author

Christina Kongas

Currently enrolled in CHNC program

Stouffville

Christina is a wife and a mother to 2 boys.  She has always had a passion for nutrition and healthy living.  She is excited to...

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