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Sugar Free Homemade Gummies (Vegan Option)
Servings: 3
Calories: 32kcal
These Sugar-Free Homemade Gummies are easy to make and much better for you than the store-bought version. They're full of good nutrition and refreshing flavor, and they're fun to make too!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lemon or lime juice (or other juice concentrates--see Recipe Notes for alternatives)
- 3 tablespoons grass-fed gelatin (see vegan alternative above in notes)
- liquid stevia (to taste. I used 30-40 drops. Powdered stevia extract can also be used. Start with 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon and go from there.)
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients in a small sauce pan.
- Heat over low heat until mixture loses its "applesauce" consistency and starts to liquify.
- Taste the liquid. If it doesn't taste good to you, the gummies won't either. Add more sweetener as needed in this step.
- Pour into molds. (I like to transfer the mixture to an easy-pour container first to avoid spills, especially if you have small molds!)
- Allow gummies to set. You can either do this by placing molds on a flat surface in the freezer, fridge or on the counter. The freezer is your quickest option and will take about 10-15 minutes to set.
- Remove from molds and store in the fridge in an air tight container. These will last about two weeks, although the texture becomes firmer over time, they are still delicious!
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Notes
- Storage: Store gummies in the refrigerator or freezer for best texture and freshness.
- Sweeteners: You can use your preferred sweetener. For AIP, try 4–5 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or sucanat. For low-carb options, use 4–5 tablespoons xylitol or allulose, or 5–7 tablespoons erythritol. Liquid stevia works well; powdered conversions are still being tested. See Homemade Liquid Stevia if you’d like to make your own.
- Flavoring: Lemon and lime require more sweetener to balance tartness. Fruit juice concentrates (like cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, or apple) provide stronger flavor and may be sweet enough on their own. Regular juice can be used but will result in a milder flavor.
- Important: Avoid pineapple, kiwi, mango, papaya, figs, guava, and fresh ginger root—these contain enzymes that prevent gelatin from setting, resulting in soft or runny gummies.
- Vegan Option: Substitute agar-agar powder for gelatin.
Nutrition
Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 2g