4 Ingredient Homemade Gummy Bears (Healthy Fruit Snacks Kids Love!)

Ingredients

• 11 oz Strawberries (fresh, hulled and stems removed)
• 0.33 cup Maple Syrup (pure maple syrup; honey can be used as a 1:1 substitute)
• 2 tbsp Water (plain tap water to aid blending)
• 2 tbsp Lime Juice (freshly squeezed; lemon juice works equally well)
• 3 packets Unflavored Gelatin (Nox) (7 g packets; bloom in cold fruit puree)
• few drops Red Food Dye (optional, for a brighter color)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Strawberries

   Remove the stems, cut the strawberries in half, and set aside about 11 oz (≈312 g) of fruit.

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2. Blend the Fruit Base

   Add the strawberries, maple syrup, water, and lime juice to the blender. Blend until completely smooth.

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3. Strain the Puree

   Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a mixing bowl to remove any seeds or larger pieces.

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4. Bloom the Gelatin

   Sprinkle the three gelatin packets over the cold fruit puree, stir gently, and let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.

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5. Dissolve the Gelatin

   Transfer the bloomed mixture to a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the gelatin fully dissolves and the mixture reaches a gentle simmer.

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   Temperature: low simmer

6. Add Color (Optional)

   If desired, add a few drops of red food dye and stir until evenly colored.

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7. Fill the Molds

   Using a medicine dropper or small spoon, carefully fill each cavity of the silicone gummy bear molds with the hot mixture.

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8. Set the Gummies

   Place the filled molds on the counter for a few minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator for about 20 minutes until firm.

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9. Unmold and Store

   Pop the gummy bears out of the molds and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

60

Protein

1.3 g

Carbohydrates

14 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

0.5 g