HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE COLLAGEN GUMMY BEARS
This post is sponsored by Ancient Nutrition.
Shoutout to all of the candy lovers because today we’re making a health-inspired batch of homemade collagen GUMMY BEARS! I decided it was about time to find a DIY recipe for one of the most popular treats. These cute little candies are packed with collagen protein instead of fake flavors or dyes. Meaning they’re preferred by me much more than the store-bought kind.
You can totally experiment with different flavors, but I recommend using Ancient Nutrition Strawberry Lemonade Protein Collagen Powder. Keep reading for all of the details on why I love collagen powder & a super easy 2 ingredient recipe for these cute little gummy bears. That’s right, all you need are two ingredients & some inexpensive silicone molds.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COLLAGEN PROTEIN POWDER
Before I get ahead of myself, let’s talk about collagen.
Collagen is a type of protein in your body. It’s the major component of connective tissues that make up body parts like your tendons, ligaments, skin, and muscles. Adding collagen into your diet provides tons of benefits – from supporting your skin health to promoting joint health.
HOW DOES COLLAGEN HELP MY SKIN?
Collagen is a major component of your skin. It supports it, including its elasticity and hydration. As you get older, your body produces less collagen, which can directly affect the skin.
By taking a collagen supplement, you can help support your skin, including its elasticity and more. It can also help promote the production of other proteins that help structure your skin.
OTHER COLLAGEN HEALTH BENEFITS
Collagen helps maintain the integrity of your cartilage (the rubber-like tissue that protects your joints). Taking collagen supplements can be a great boost to overall joint health.
Research has shown that consuming collagen supplements also supports muscle growth and strength.
Taking collagen can also boost healthy nails and hair!
WHY I LIKE ANCIENT NUTRITION COLLAGEN
First things first, I’m actually a huge fan of Ancient Nutrition’s Strawberry Lemonade flavored Multi Collagen Protein. The flavor is unreal. I mix into water daily because it actually tastes great.
In addition the benefits I listed above, some things I like about Ancient Nutrition’s Multi Collagen:
- Includes Collagen types I, II, III, V and X.
- It’s sourced from non-GMO, cage free, cruelty free sources and is made without hormones.
- It’s from 4 food sources (beef, chicken, fish and eggshell membrane).
- Their collagen is hydrolyzed, meaning it has already been partially broken down, so the critical amino acids are easier for your body to absorb.
- They don’t use any fillers – it’s made from four real food ingredients. They don’t use any weird chemicals or artificial ingredients, sweeteners or flavors.
- Great for gut health.
- Each serving (1 scoop) has 9g protein, 0g carbs & 0g fat.
- It’s paleo, keto, gluten free, dairy free & nut free.
- It mixes well – so you can add into your favorite smoothie recipe, tea, water, popsicles or in our case GUMMIES!
HOW TO MAKE HEALTH-FOCUSED HOMEMADE COLLAGEN GUMMY BEARS
HEALTH-FOCUSED HOMEMADE COLLAGEN GUMMY BEARS
Equipment
- SILICONE GUMMY MOLDS
- EYE DROPPER
Instructions
- BOIL 1 CUP OF WATER.
- IN A SMALL BOWL, COMBINE THE GELATIN, COLLAGEN POWDER & HOT WATER WITH A FORK OR A WHISK.
- PLACE YOUR SILICONE MOLDS ONTO A BAKING TRAY OR COOKIE SHEET.
- USE AN EYE DROPPER TO FILL THE MOLDS.
- PUT THE TRAYS INTO THE REFRIGERATOR TO SET (ABOUT 20 MINUTES).
- WHEN THE GUMMIES HAVE SET COMPLETELY, REMOVE THEM FROM THEM FROM THE MOLDS.
- STORE YOUR GUMMIES IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER IN A COOL, DRY PLACE OR IN THE REFRIGERATOR FOR SEVERAL WEEKS.
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