Gummy bears remind me of childhood carpools, beach trips, and boating adventures, as fruit snacks were such an easy snack that didn’t create a mess. In elementary school, my friends and I would trade snacks, and delicious gummies and gushers were a hit, especially if they were Scooby Doo fruit snacks. As an adult, I still love gummies, especially when I’m prepping for colonoscopies or having an off stomach day. The colonoscopy prep inspired me to create AIP gummy bears, since they are the only somewhat solid food allowed the day before the procedure.
When I was searching for a gummy mold, I had no idea there were so many food grade silicon options on Amazon. Little did I know that not every “food grade” silicon mold was actually food grade. So I searched the comments, looking for those food grade silicon molds that passed the pinch test. If you pinch and twist the silicon mold and it turns a little white, then there are plastic fillers in the mold. After searching through dozens of comments on the various mold options, I came across this cute bear mold by The Modern Gummy that passed the test. I couldn’t be more happy with this mold, especially since it comes with two molds and a dropper.
I used Vital Proteins grass-fed gelatin to make these AIP gummies. Grass-fed collagen and gelatin are nutrient-dense, gut-healing foods, so I try to consume at least of scoop a day. If I’m not making a smoothie, I’ll add a scoop of collagen to a big glass of water or mix it into my butternut squash soup.
I hope you enjoy these AIP gummies. Let me know which juices are your favorite to make the gummies!
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| Cook Time | 5 mins |
| Passive Time | 1-2 hours |
| Servings |
gummy bears
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- 1 cup 100% fruit juice
- 3 tbsp gelatin I use Vital Proteins
- 2-3 tbsp honey (optional)
Ingredients
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- Gently boil the fruit juice with the honey. Proceed with caution if you're using pineapple juice. I have heard that boiling pineapple juice vigorously for 8 minutes will denature the enzymes and allow the gummies to form, but if not, they will not harden with the gelatin. I used white grape juice.
- Once the juice and honey have come to a boil, slowly add in the gelatin, whisking continuously.
- Use a medicine dropper to drop the liquid into the gummy molds.
- Refrigerate 1-2 hours or until the gummies have hardened & enjoy!
I’m getting ready for my first colonoscopy and found you prep article and wanted to make the gummies. I’m not sure what juice to use. what have been you go to juices for these?
I like peach mango juice and white grape. Really anything but pineapple juice works well. I believe you can use pineapple juice as long as you boil it well to denature the enzymes. Good luck on your scope!
Would it be possible to use this recipe without a mold and cut into shapes instead?
Yes, I don’t see why not. You could put parchment paper in a small pan and refrigerate.
Can you use gelatin from the grocery store? It doesn’t say if it’s beef or not. Or should we look for the beef gelatin if we want the nutritional value? Thanks
I use Vital Proteins beef gelatin – https://www.sweetenedbynatureblog.com/recommends/gelatin/
How would you suggest they be stored, and how about how ong will they be good for?
I store them in an air tight jar in the refrigerator and try to eat them in 3 days. Although I bet they would last longer.
Should you spray your molds before filling them?
nope, you don’t need to!
I struggle with the thought of killing the honey with heat. Can it be stirred in when it cools down to room temperature?
I haven’t tried it this way but it would probably work. Let me know if you try it.