Healing Lemon & Ginger Gummies

These 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.

It’s a fact, 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 they 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.

The good news is, homemade gummies can be made with real fruit and can be 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!

Why eat gelatin gummies?

Gelatin makes up almost one-third of all the protein in our bodies and not having enough affects our joints, our skin and our gastro system.

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 of 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. 

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 lemon, honey and ginger gummies sit somewhere between dessert and snack, and are made in under 5 minutes and are the perfect quick, easy and healthy recipe. They are packed with gelatin and collagen, powerful amino acids for full body wellness.

Lemon, honey and ginger are all immune-boosting superfoods in their own right. 

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 Immunity boosting gummies are both refreshing and nourishing and will be loved by the whole family. They pack a punch nutritionally with natural ingredients to support immune health and overall health and wellbeing.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword healing lemon ginger honey gummies, healthy gummy recipe, lemon ginger gummy recipe

Servings 25

Ingredients

• 2 cups water, divided
• 1 inch chunk of fresh ginger root
• 1/3 cup grass fed gelatin
• 2-3 tablespoons honey
• juice from 2 lemons (about 1/2 cup)
• zest from 1 lemon (about a teaspoon)

Instructions

• Place lemon juice and one cup of water in a medium pot and bring to the boil. Remove from heat and add grated ginger. Leave to infuse for 5 minutes.

  While ginger is infusing, pour the remaining cup of water into a bowl. Sprinkle over gelatin and let stand for 10 minutes for the gelatin to “bloom”. This step is important to soften the gelatin so it dissolves quicker and better when mixed into the main gummy ingredients.

  When ginger has infused, strain into a jug or bowl, removing ginger sediment.

  Transfer the bloomed gelatin mixture into the ginger-lemon water and whisk until completely dissolved and free of lumps.

  Stir in the honey. Taste for sweetness and adjust to your taste.

  Pour into molds or into a glass/ceramic dish. Place into the fridge until set.

  Remove from mold and cut into squares. Store in a container in the fridge and consume within about 5 days.

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