Gummies are the perfect snack for kids and adults alike. However, most store-bought gummies contain refined sugars like glucose syrup, sugar, dextrose or artificial flavors and colors, which doesn’t make them the healthiest option.
Even though many claim to be fruit-flavored, there’s very little – if any at all – actual fruit in them. Gummy candies are filled with unhealthy ingredients with a list on the label that looks like this – sugar, sugar, corn syrup, sugar, red 40, blue 1, and yellow 5.
Homemade gummies can be made with real wholesome ingredients, protein-rich gelatin and no refined sugar! Great for picky eaters as a healthy fun way to incorporate more good stuff. You can even use greens powder or blend up chia, hemp, flax seeds too and incorporate into a gummy.
The sky is the limit when deciding what shape to make these green tea gummies. You can use different fun shapes or gummy bear molds. If you don’t have any silicone molds, you simply pour the mixture into a pan and cut them into squares when they have firmed.
Loaded with nutrients and so much better for you than store-bought. A great option for an easy and healthy all-natural snack with protein and no artificial junk in them! Easy to make and fun to eat! As well as the healthy green tea, ginger and lemon there is also a health boost from gelatin. Gelatin is a colorless and tasteless protein made from hydrolyzed collagen, which means it is part of the broken-down collagen. It provides important amino acids which are the building blocks of protein.
Gelatin also has a ton health benefits – supporting digestive and gut health, maintaining strong bones, helping with joint pain, strengthening tendons, improving skin health, and can even help improve sleep.
Gelatin when cooled, becomes a sticky adhesive like glue and gels together. Which is how we can make homemade gummies from it. The biggest benefit of eating gelatin, in my opinion, is that it is a gut healer, which means better nutrient absorption (so greater nourishment) all round.
Also, if your gut is functioning well, then your nervous system is better supported too. Gelatin contains amino acids that helps to seal leaky gut and feeds the good bacteria in your intestinal tract.
The gelatinous quality is also great for our bodies because it helps build strong connective tissues and cartilage and gives parts of our bodies some elasticity. It can also improve sleep, reduce inflammation, reduce sugar cravings and can help with joint pain, so it’s a pretty big superstar. Its list of benefits includes improving the condition of your skin, hair and nails. In fact, it’s said to be better then botox (and erase wrinkles, stretch marks and cellulite). Yoo hoo to that one!
These green tea, lemon, ginger and honey immune-boosting gummies are so good…a little bit sweet and a little bit sour.…and even a smidge like ginger beer. Delicious gummies crafted to fight disease and increase immunity yet they are the perfect snack for kids and adults alike and are a great alternative to sugar-laden lollies.
Green tea, lemon, honey and ginger are all immune-boosting inflammation busting superfoods in their own right. Together they make a superstar combination.
Green Tea – Green tea is touted as one of the healthiest beverages on the planet, with many potential health benefits, including boosting brain function, supporting weight management and reducing the risk of certain diseases. It’s rich in antioxidants, and helps improve blood sugar control, heart health, and bone health.
Lemon – While all citrus are packed with immune-boosting antioxidants from vitamin C, lemons are especially helpful. All those antioxidants help fight inflammation and improve the immune system. They do this by neutralizing harmful free radicals and helping your body stay free from bacterial and viral infections.
Honey – Speaking of being loaded with vitamin C, honey is as well! On top of that wonderful benefit, honey is full of B6, calcium, iron, and friendly bacteria. Honey is an amazing anti-fungal, probiotic, especially when it’s raw and local to you. Manuka honey is well known for its antimicrobial properties and promotes healing.
Ginger – One of the best things you can put in your body! It supports the immune system, it’s loaded with antioxidants, and can prevent disease with long-term consumption. Ginger is anti-inflammatory and contains the bioactive compound gingerol, which is a powerful antioxidant. Combined with the lemon, it promotes digestion, boosts energy and reduces inflammation!
These gummy chews sit somewhere between dessert and snack, and are made in under 5 minutes they are the perfect quick, easy and healthy recipe. They are packed with gelatin and collagen, powerful amino acids for full body wellness.
Its time to take control of the ingredients in your gummies and here is a great recipe to get you started.
Green Tea, Ginger & Lemon Gummies
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed green tea (strong, cooled)
- 4 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- Optional: honey, to taste
Instructions
- For a more vibrant green colour add a few drops natural green food colour or make your own – cook tender, greens (such as spinach) in a tiny bit of water for about a minute. A few drops of the juice will give a very concentrated green.Steep 2-3 green tea bags in 1 cup hot water for 5 minutes. Remove the bags and let the tea cool slightly.In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together green tea, lemon juice, and grated ginger.Sprinkle gelatin powder over the liquid, stirring constantly until completely dissolved (about 2minutes). Be careful not to overheat. If desired, add honey at this stage. Taste test and add a tablespoon or two of honey if you think it needs it.Pour the mixture into silicone molds or a parchment-lined dish. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.Pop the gummies out of the molds or cut into small squares and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
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