Tart Cherry Lime Gummy “Candy” {Paleo}

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6.07.16

This Tart Cherry Lime Homemade Gummy “Candy” is made with grass fed, pasture raised gelatin for a boost of immunity and gut healing powers! This healthy homemade gummy candy is ultra kid friendly and great for grown-ups too. Made with 100% tart cherry juice, raw honey and grass fed gelatin.

Following up from last week’s full review of Vital Proteins grass fed collagen products, I’m bringing you a fun (and super tasty!) recipe for Tart Cherry Lime Homemade Gummy Candy!

This recipe uses Vital Proteins grass fed, pasture raised beef gelatin, which means that in addition to it it simply being awesome because it tastes like candy, you’re also getting major health benefits from the collagen protein.

Vital Proteins collagen protein is a 100% pure, pasture-raised, grass-fed gelatin powder. It dissolves in hot liquids and thickens in cold liquids (ideal for gummies and other desserts!)

The amino acids contained in gelatin are therapeutic and are identical to the protein found in skin, nails, hair, bones, cartilage, and joints. It’s gluten Free, rBGH Free, non GMO. It’s great for gut health and an overall boost to your immune system.

And if that’s not enough, I decided to indulge in my ongoing obsession with tart cherry juice and add to the “bang” you get with this recipe. Tart cherry juice is AWESOME for runners, as many of you guys might already know! Tart cherry juice has been shown to have some pretty impressive anti-inflammatory powers and is great for easing post-run soreness and joint pain/inflammation. It’s also loaded with antioxidants and has even been shown to help with insomnia! Is this the perfect juice, or what?

A couple of notes on the recipe before we get started. Although I purchased special candy molds to create fun shapes, you can also use a mini muffin pan with mini liners, or even pour the mixture into an 8 x 8 inch baking dish (very lightly greased with coconut oil) and then simply cut into squares or use cookie cutters for shapes. However, my family (and I!) did prefer a slightly bigger gummy for this recipe to get the full tart/sweet cherry lime flavor! Okay, gummy time – let’s go!

Tart Cherry Lime Homemade Gummy “Candy” with Vital Proteins

Tart Cherry Lime Gummy “Candy” {Paleo}

These Tart Cherry Lime Gummy “Candies” are made with Vital Proteins Grass Fed Beef Gelatin for a gut healing immune boosting treat! Tart cherry juice helps with muscle and joint inflammation and pain too. Gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, Paleo.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Course:

Healthy Treat

Cuisine:

Paleo

Servings: 16 servings

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Ingredients

3/4
cup
100% organic tart cherry juice

1/4
cup
fresh squeezed lime juice
strained

2
tbsp
raw honey

3
tbsp
Vital Proteins Grass Fed Gelatin

Instructions

In a saucepan, heat the juices over medium heat until hot but not boiling.

Lower the heat to the lowest setting and whisk in the honey until fully dissolved.

Now, whisk in 1 tbsp at a time of the gelatin, adding another only after the others dissolve. Continue to stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved, about 10 mins.

Once you have no lumps, just liquid*, remove from heat and carefully transfer the liquid into your gummy molds (sometimes a dropper is provided with the molds, which is helpful.) If you don’t have molds, you can use a mini muffin pan lined with mini liners, or a very lightly greased 8 x 8 inch baking dish.

Refrigerate until firm (1-2 hours depending on the size of your gummies) then pop out and enjoy! If you used a baking dish, you can cut into squares or use cookie cutters.

I stored mine in the refrigerator, but these will remain solid at room temp. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*Don’t worry if you have a couple of small stubborn lumps, if the gelatin is mostly dissolved, you’re good to go!

Nutrition

Calories: 19kcal

Carbohydrates: 3g

Protein: 1g

Fat: 0g

Saturated Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 3mg

Potassium: 23mg

Sugar: 3g

Vitamin C: 1.2mg

Calcium: 2mg

Iron: 0.1mg

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About Michele

Michele Rosen is the author of Paleo baking at Home and the creator of Paleo Running Momma, a website dedicated to bringing you the most delicious paleo friendly meals and desserts. She’s a mom of 3 kids ages 17, 15 and 13, a paleo eater, runner and yogi.

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