Healthy Homemade Strawberry Gummy Bears

Say goodbye to artificial flavors and refined sugar. These homemade gummy bears are packed with real strawberries, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and made with protein-rich gelatin—perfect for a nourishing, kid-friendly treat.

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Recipe

Servings: 4 (about 40 small gummies)

Calories per serving: 35

Total time: 3 hours (15 minutes active, 2–3 hours chilling)

Healthy Homemade Strawberry Gummy Bears

Ingredients:

• 8 fresh strawberries, hulled

• 1/4 cup cold water

• 2 tbsp unflavored gelatin (about 2 packets)

• 1–2 tbsp pure maple syrup (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Blend the fruit: Puree the strawberries until smooth. For a smoother texture, strain to remove seeds.

2. Bloom the gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.

3. Gently heat the puree: Warm the strawberry puree in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in maple syrup. Do not boil—just heat until warm and steamy.

4. Dissolve the gelatin: Stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm puree until fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

5. Pour into molds: Transfer the mixture into silicone gummy molds. Use a dropper or small spoon.

6. Chill to set: Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until firm and chewy.

7. Unmold and enjoy: Pop the gummies out and enjoy right away or store for later.

Nutritional Info (Per Serving):

• Calories: 35

• Protein: 4g

• Carbs: 4g

• Sugars: 3g (from fruit + maple)

• Fat: 0g

Storage Instructions:

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. For chewier gummies, let them dry uncovered in the fridge for a few hours after setting.

Ingredients

Puree Strawberries

Bloom Gelatin

Heat Puree

Add sweetener

Mix

Add Gelatin

Mix well

Mold

Mold

Chill

Chill

Chill

Enjoy

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Prompt

Very straightforward this time :-) I wanted to make Healthy Homemade Strawberry Gummy Bears, so I asked ChatGPT:

I have eight strawberries and I have gelatin. Can I make gummy bears for children that will not feel like jello but actual gummy bears?

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