Did You Know Gummy Bears Could Be Healthy?

Ingredients

• 2 cups Frozen Blueberries (defrosted; can substitute fresh blueberries)
• 2 cups 100% Fruit Juice (any flavor you like; used for juice version)
• 2 tablespoons Honey (adjust sweetness to taste)
• 2 tablespoons Grass‑Fed Beef Gelatin (powder; bloom in water before use)
• 0.5 cup Water (for blooming gelatin)
• 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil (to coat ice‑cube tray; optional)

Instructions

1. Defrost Fruit

   Place the frozen blueberries in a microwave‑safe bowl and use the defrost setting for about 2 minutes until softened, then pour the released liquid into the blender.

   Time: PT2M

2. Blend Fruit

   Blend the defrosted blueberries (or juice) until completely smooth and liquid‑like.

   Time: PT1M

3. Add Honey

   Measure 2 Tbsp honey and stir it into the fruit puree in a saucepan.

   Time: PT1M

4. Warm Mixture

   Set the saucepan over low heat and stir gently for about 2 minutes until the honey fully dissolves and the mixture is warm but not boiling.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: low heat

5. Bloom Gelatin

   In a small bowl combine 0.5 cup water with 2 Tbsp grass‑fed gelatin, stir, and let sit for 2 minutes to bloom.

   Time: PT2M

6. Melt Gelatin

   Microwave the bloomed gelatin on high in 10‑second bursts, stirring between bursts, until completely liquid (about 30 seconds total).

   Time: PT30S

7. Combine Gelatin with Fruit

   Slowly pour the melted gelatin into the warm fruit mixture while stirring constantly until fully incorporated.

   Time: PT1M

8. Fill Molds

   Place silicone gummy bear molds on a cutting board and use a dropper or teaspoon to fill each cavity to the top. If using an ice‑cube tray, lightly coat it with coconut oil first.

   Time: PT3M

9. Chill

   Transfer the filled molds to the refrigerator for 20 minutes (or freezer for 10 minutes) until the gummies are firm.

   Time: PT20M

10. Unmold and Store

    Pop the set gummy bears out of the molds. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

340

Protein

7 g

Carbohydrates

68 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

6 g