Rich & Easy Homemade Naturally Sweetened Truffle Chocolate Gummies

Made with just a handful of ingredients and no refined sugar, these fudgy bites are a healthy twist on candy. Perfect for kids and adults who love chocolate, minus the junk.

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Recipe

Servings: 16 small gummies

Calories: 55 per gummy

Total Time: 15 minutes prep + 1 hour chilling

🍫 Rich & Easy Homemade Naturally Sweetened Truffle Chocolate Gummies

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (or to taste)

• 3 tbsp grass-fed gelatin

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Blend the base: In a small saucepan (off heat), whisk together the heavy cream, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

2. Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the mixture. Let it sit for 3–5 minutes to bloom.

3. Gently heat: Turn the heat to low and stir continuously until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Do not boil.

4. Mold & chill: Pour the mixture into silicone molds or a parchment-lined dish. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until fully set.

5. Unmold & enjoy: Pop out of molds or slice into squares.

Nutritional Value (Per Serving):

• Calories: 55

• Fat: 5.3g

• Carbs: 2g

• Sugar: 1.6g (from honey/maple)

• Protein: 1.4g

• Collagen (from gelatin): ~2.5g

Storage Instructions

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Do not freeze, as texture may be compromised. Best enjoyed chilled or slightly softened at room temp.

Ingredients

Blend the base

Bloom the gelatin

Gently heat

Mold & chill

Mold & chill

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Prompt

I wanted to attempt to make Homemade Chocolate Gummies for my very picky eater, who won't even try my fruit gummies. So I asked ChatGPT for some help:

Can I make healthy chocolate flavored gummies?

It gave me a recipe:

Yes, you can make healthy chocolate-flavored gummies—and they can actually be really good! Here's a simple, clean version you can try:

Healthy Chocolate Gummies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened plant-based like almond, oat, or coconut)

• 2–3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)

• 3 tbsp grass-fed gelatin (like Great Lakes or Vital Proteins)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan (off heat), whisk together the milk, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

2. Sprinkle the gelatin over the top and let it sit for a few minutes to “bloom.”

3. Turn the heat to low and stir gently until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Do not let it boil.

4. Pour the mixture into silicone molds or a small dish lined with parchment paper.

5. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or until set.

6. Remove from molds or cut into squares.

Optional Boosts:

• Add a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.

• Mix in finely chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips after heating (before setting) for texture.

Would you like this adapted for toddlers or picky eaters?

I wanted to see if I could sneak in some health:

Out of curiosity, can I add something healthy like avocado?

It said "yes, but":

Yes—you can add avocado for a creamy, nutrient boost, but it comes with a trade-off: it will change the texture and shorten shelf life. Here's how you could work it in:

Chocolate-Avocado Gummies (Soft & Fudgy)

Adjusted Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup milk of choice

• 1/4 cup ripe mashed avocado

• 2–3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• 3 tbsp grass-fed gelatin

• 1 tsp vanilla

• Pinch of salt

Tips:

• Blend the milk, avocado, cocoa, sweetener, vanilla, and salt until totally smooth before blooming the gelatin.

• Warm the blended mixture gently and dissolve the gelatin as usual.

• Chill in molds.

Texture Note: These will be softer than typical gummies—more like firm fudge or jelly bites. Still sliceable and kid-friendly, but they won’t have that “bouncy” gummy chew.

Want a version that uses banana or dates instead of honey?

Gross, never mind:

No never mind let's stick to milk gummies. I have heavy whipping cream though, not milk

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