September 24, 2022 · Written by Foodtolive Team
Homemade Vitamin Gummy Bears
Make your own vitamin gummies, and stay away from artificial ingredients. Boost your immune system with these fun and easy Homemade Superfood Vitamin Gummy Bears. Perfect for little and big kids alike!
*Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Preservative-Free, Corn Syrup-Free, No Added Colors, or Artificial Flavoring
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 10 min | Refrigeration Time: 15 min | Total Time: 35 min | Servings: 150 gummies
Calories: 4 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g | Protein: 1g
INGREDIENTS:
For the basic recipe:
- 375ml juice of your choice
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 4 ½ tbsp gelatin powder
- 3 tsp superfood powder of your choice
For the purple ones:
- 125ml pomegranate juice
- 1 ½ tbsp gelatin powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp organic acai powder
For the yellow ones:
- 125ml orange juice
- 1 ½ tbsp gelatin powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp organic ashwagandha powder
For the green ones:
- 125ml apple juice
- 1 ½ tbsp gelatin powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp organic matcha powder
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a small saucepan, heat the juice and maple syrup together (do not boil).
- Turn down the heat and add the superfood powder. Mix well.
- Add the gelatin powder and combine until fully dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and strain the mixture through a sieve.
- Carefully place the mixture into the silicone form (our silicone form came with a handy pipette, but a small spoon will work too).
- Put it in the fridge to set for about 15 min.
- Remove from the form and enjoy 1 or 2 at a time.
- Store for up to 3 weeks refrigerated in a covered container.
- For different coloured gummies, repeat this method 3 times, for each type of juice.
Notes:
- Feel free to use different superfood powders such as elderberry powder, blueberry powder, mango powder, goji berry powder, etc.