🍓 Homemade Collagen Gummy Recipe

🧾 Ingredients:

• 1 cup fruit juice (like tart cherry, pomegranate, or orange — preferably organic)
• 2 tbsp grass-fed collagen peptides (like Vital Proteins or Great Lakes)
• 2 tbsp grass-fed gelatin (not collagen peptides – gelatin helps it set)
• 1–2 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
• 1 tsp lemon juice (for flavor + vitamin C boost)
• Silicone molds or a glass dish

Instructions:

1. Warm the juice:
   • Pour the juice into a small saucepan and warm over low heat (do not boil, just warm enough to dissolve powders).
2. Add collagen + gelatin:
   • Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the juice. Let it “bloom” for 1 minute (it will absorb liquid and swell up).
   • Gently stir until fully dissolved.
   • Add the collagen peptides and stir again until smooth.
3. Sweeten + add extras:
   • Stir in the honey or maple syrup, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
4. Pour into molds:
   • Carefully pour the mixture into silicone molds or a shallow glass container.
5. Chill to set:
   • Refrigerate for about 1–2 hours until firm.
6. Pop out & store:
   • Remove from molds or slice into squares.
   • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

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Tips & Variations:

• Use tart cherry juice for anti-inflammatory benefits.
• Add turmeric or ginger powder for extra joint support.
• Include a bit of vitamin C powder to boost collagen synthesis.