Electrolyte Protein Gummies with Real Fruit Juice Recipe
These Electrolyte Protein Gummies with Real Fruit Juice are a delicious and nutritious way to replenish your electrolytes and protein. Made with natural fruit juice, honey, beef gelatin, and unflavored electrolyte salts, these gummies offer a healthy, low-sugar snack ideal for hydration and muscle recovery. They’re easy to make at home with simple ingredients, perfect for athletes or anyone looking to boost their electrolyte intake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 gummies (depending on mold size) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Gelatin Mixture
- 30 grams beef gelatin
- 110 grams cold fruit juice (such as orange, cherry, or mixed berry)
Hot Juice Mixture
- 175 grams hot fruit juice
- 30 grams honey
Additional Ingredients
- 1 packet LMNT raw unflavored electrolyte salt (approx. 5 grams)
Instructions
- Combine gelatin and cold juice: In a bowl, mix the beef gelatin with 110 grams of cold fruit juice. Stir well and set aside to let the gelatin absorb the liquid.
- Heat juice and honey: In a small pan, add 175 grams of fruit juice and 30 grams of honey. Heat until the mixture reaches a gentle simmer, then immediately remove from heat to prevent burning.
- Mix gelatin into hot juice: Quickly add the gelatin and cold juice mixture into the hot juice and honey mixture. Add the electrolyte salt packet, then gently whisk with a fork to combine thoroughly, making sure there are no lumps.
- Remove foam: Let the mixture rest for a minute or two to allow any foam or bubbles on the surface to dissipate.
- Pour into molds: Transfer the gummy mixture into silicone gummy bear molds, other silicone molds, or a glass storage container if molds are not available.
- Chill to set: Place the molds or container in the refrigerator and allow the gummies to set for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until firm.
- Store and serve: Once set, pop the gummies out of the molds or cut them into bite-sized pieces if using a glass container. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use cold juice to bloom the gelatin properly before mixing with hot liquid.
- Choose 100% natural fruit juice without added sugars for a healthier gummy.
- Adjust honey quantity if you prefer a less sweet or more sweet gummy.
- Ensure the mixture is fully combined to avoid lumps of gelatin.
- Refrigeration time is important for proper setting – do not rush it.
- Store gummies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Gelatin source is animal-based; substitute with agar-agar for a vegetarian version but note the setting properties will differ.
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