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Paleo, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Refined-Sugar-free
These naturally sweet, fruity gummy bears are practically fat free, refined sugar free, and low in carbs. Not only are they delicious but the gelatin used to make them has a whole host of health benefits including hair, skin and nail support, digestive support, hormone balancing, bone and muscle maintenance, anti-inflammatory properties, cellulite reduction and anti-aging properties.
1. Peach And Naartjie Gummies
Servings:
300 Gummies
Ready in:
1hr 20min
Calories:
290 total
Good For:
Treats/snack
Nutrition
The recipe will make approximately 300 gummies with one serving being approxinately 20 gummies.
Per serving (20 gummies) there is approximately 3g Carbs, 0.5g Fibre, 1.9g Protein and about 20 Calories.
Amounts per serving:
- Protien 35%
- Carbohydrates 55%
- Fibre 10%
The Ingredients Needed:
- 30g Gelatin Powder
- 2 Peaches
- 2 Naartjies
- a squeeze of Lemon
- Coconut oil for greasing
The Equipment Needed:
Gummy bear Molds are easy to buy online. click on image to buy from Amazon. You could also improvise and use a baking tray or ice-cube tray and settle for block shapes.
Step by Step Instructions:
1. Prepare the Gelatin
Open all three sachets of gelatin and place in a bowl and cover with enough water to dissolve, then let it sit for a few minutes so that the gelatin can ‘bloom’.
2. Prepare the Fruit
Remove all the pips from the naartjies and peaches or whatever fruit you’ve decided to use and blend together using a blender, smoothie maker or masticater. The juice should be as smooth as possible when done so you may want to sieve the liquid to remove some of the fibre and skins if blending.
3. Combine fruit and Gelatin
Place the fruit juice in a pot and heat over the stove on low or simply heat in the microwave until warm. Break up the pieces of solidified gelatin and stir into the heated juice mixture and stir continuously until all the gelatin has melted into the juice. Add in extra flavours at this point, if desired (squirt of lemon or vanilla essence).
4. Fill Gummy Mold
Lightly grease the silicone mold with coconut oil to ensure gummies don’t get stuck or break-up when removing from the mold, then fill the silicone mold with the fruit juice blend using the dropper provided but If you don’t have this mold try using an ice tray. Work quickly before the mixture solidifies and then refrigerate for at least one hour. If you don’t let it set long enough the mold won’t release the gummies properly.
5. Set and Store
Pop the gummies out of the mold and into a container where it can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
2. Sour Gummies
Gummies For Low Stomach Acid Treatment
Do you ever crave sour sweets? This could be as a result of low stomach acid, something I suffer from constantly. Sour Gummies are a great way to get those stomach juices going. Naturally made sour with lemons and tart yellow plums.
The Ingredients Needed:
- 30g Gelatin Powder
- 2 Lemons
- Yellow Plums
- Twigs of Rosemary
The Equipment Needed:
Not much is needed to create these hair masks, but to make life a little
Step by Step Instructions:
1. Prepare the Gelatin
Open all three sachets of gelatin and place in a bowl and cover with enough water to dissolve, then let it sit for a few minutes so that the gelatin can ‘bloom’.
2. Prepare the Fruit
Place al the ingredients together in a pot (with lid) on the stove and heat on low.
3. Combine fruit and Gelatin
Add the gelatin to the softened fruit and dissolve in. Stir to beak up the fruit.
4. Sieve to Remove Unwanted Bits
Pass the ingredients through a sieve to remove the stones and rosemary and excess fibre. If the mixture appears too thick add some water to thin out.
5. Set and Store
Lightly grease the silicone mold with coconut oil to ensure gummies don’t get stuck or break-up when removing from the mold, then fill the silicone mold with the fruit juice blend using the dropper provided Work quickly before the mixture solidifies (about 2 hours). If you don’t let it set long enough the mold won’t release the gummies properly.
Homemade Gummies
Equipment
- Blender
- juicer
Ingredients
- 3 10g Packets gelatin or 30g loose gelatin powder
- 2 Peaches
- 2 Naartjies
- 250 ml Water
- 1 Squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Step 1Open three sachets of gelatin and place it in a bowl and cover with enough water to dissolve. Let this sit for a few minutes to ‘bloom’.
- Step 2Remove all pips from the fruit used. Blend together using a blender, smoothie maker or masticater. The juice should be as smooth as possible when done. Sieve the liquid to remove skins and pulp.
- Step 3Place the fruit juice in a pot and heat over the stove on low or simply heat in the microwave until warm. Break up the pieces of solidified gelatin and stir into the heated juice mixture and stir continuously until all the gelatin has melted into the juice. Add in extra flavours at this point, if desired (squirt of lemon or vanilla essence).
- Step 4Lightly grease the silicone mold with coconut oil to ensure gummies don’t get stuck or break-up when removing from the mold, then fill the silicone mold with the fruit juice blend using the dropper provided but If you don’t have this mold try using an ice tray. Work quickly before the mixture solidifies and then refrigerate for at least 3 hours. If you don’t let it set long enough the mold won’t release the gummies properly.
- Step 5Pop the gummies out of the mold and into a container where it can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Let me know how it went
I hope you enjoy making and eating these gummies as much as I do. The most noticeable health benefit I’ve experienced since introducing them into my diet is the strength, length, and condition of my hair and nails. I hope you get to see the benefits too if so let me know.
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