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These little treats are gut-healing, protein-rich, easy to digest, and kid-approved. One batch provides a solid 50 grams of protein, and for anyone navigating pregnancy food aversions, these little guys can be especially handy. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, found in skin, bones, tendons, and connective tissue—but what this recipe actually uses is gelatin, which is what collagen becomes when collagen-rich animal parts are slowly cooked, like in a good bone broth. That transformation creates gelatin: the jiggly, nutrient-rich substance our modern diets are seriously lacking (unless you’re crushing bowls of Jell-O, which we do not recommend). These gummies are one of our favorite ways to bring gelatin back into everyday life. Use our flavor variations, or take the base formula and follow your heart. You’ll find silicone molds in fun shapes online, but in a pinch, any dish lightly coated with coconut oil works just fine.
BASE GUMMY FORMULA
2 cups liquid
½ cup gelatin powder
4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
Coconut oil, for coating molds
OPTIONAL NUTRIENT ADDITIONS
1 tablespoon magnesium
1 tablespoon liver blend
2 tablespoons elderberry
1 tablespoon vitamin C
1 teaspoon trace minerals
FLAVOR VARIATIONS
SLEEP/RELAX CHERRY GUMMIES
2 cups tart cherry juice
¼ cup coconut milk or raw cream
STRAWBERRY JAM GUMMIES
2 cups frozen strawberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup chia seeds
TROPICAL GUMMIES
1 cup frozen mango chunks
½ cup orange juice
1 cup coconut milk or raw milk
2 teaspoons bee pollen
KEY LIME GUMMIES
1 cup organic lime juice
1 cup raw cream or coconut milk
ORANGE CREAMSICLE GUMMIES
1 cup fresh orange juice
½ cup coconut water
½ cup raw cream or coconut milk
1 teaspoon trace minerals or
¼ teaspoon sea salt
SOUR GUMMIES
To make gummies “sour,” toss set gummies in a mixture of 1 teaspoon ascorbic acid with 1 tablespoon superfine sugar.
NOTE: Avoid papaya and pineapple juice—these contain enzymes that prevent the gelatin from setting.
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These little treats are gut-healing, protein-rich, easy to digest, and kid-approved. One batch provides a solid 50 grams of protein, and for anyone navigating pregnancy food aversions, these little guys can be especially handy. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, found in skin, bones, tendons, and connective tissue—but what this recipe actually uses is gelatin, which is what collagen becomes when collagen-rich animal parts are slowly cooked, like in a good bone broth. That transformation creates gelatin: the jiggly, nutrient-rich substance our modern diets are seriously lacking (unless you’re crushing bowls of Jell-O, which we do not recommend). These gummies are one of our favorite ways to bring gelatin back into everyday life. Use our flavor variations, or take the base formula and follow your heart. You’ll find silicone molds in fun shapes online, but in a pinch, any dish lightly coated with coconut oil works just fine.
Liquid tastes very concentrated, but the flavor mellows when the gummies set. 10/10!
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