Lemon, turmeric, and gelatin combined in these gummies make an easy, tasty – even addicting – snack that will help support your immune system and help you meet your protein intake goals. They’re more like gelatin bites, though, than gummy candy. Gummies just sounds more fun 😉
Are you getting enough gelatin in your diet?
You may have heard about the benefits of gelatin in your diet. If not, some of the benefits include healthier, smoother skin, healing of the gut and improved digestion, stronger hair and nails, and it’s great for your joints. Gelatin contains 18 amino acids and collagen, both of which are essential to good health and radiant beauty. It’s also a healthy source of protein. Making gummies is a quick and easy way to get that gelatin into your day.
Making your own gummies is easy and healthy.
Just like making any food from scratch, you are in control of the ingredients – instead of a large corporation who may be more concerned about their bottom line than your health. Choosing the highest quality ingredients you can afford means your gummies will be healthier than commercially processed products. I am currently using Great Lakes gelatin, and am excited to try the Just Gelatin offered through the Trim Healthy Mama store.
Make sure you are purchasing the right product, though, or your gummies won’t set.
Collagen hydrolysate is not the same as gelatin. The Great Lakes brand of collagen comes in the green can, you want the orange can for making gummies. Trim Healthy Mama also offers Integral Collagen, but again it will not set up like gelatin, making it great for adding to beverages like your morning coffee for an extra protein boost.
Add lemon juice and turmeric to boost the health factor.
Turmeric is amazing stuff, truly. I’ve read reports stating that it fights inflammation, helps with weight loss, is a natural pain reliever, antibacterial, helps with sleep…the list is quite long indeed.
I can tell you that I once used mustard to relieve the horrible burning pain I had after cutting a bunch of banana peppers while not wearing gloves. They’re not that hot, I don’t need gloves, I thought.
Trust me. Wear the gloves. But if you do end up with burn-y pepper hands, slather some mustard on them. Both the turmeric, whose active ingredient is curcumin, and the vinegar in mustard brought practically instant relief.
The vitamin C in the lemon juice is helpful for your immune system. I’m feeling kind of scratchy-throated these last few days, so being proactive and getting extra nutrients into my system at the onset almost always helps me not get sick.
Please remember, I am not a doctor. I’m just sharing what works for me. Be responsible and do your own research!
I ate several of these while writing this post. Because I didn’t want to stop and make lunch! Not the best thing to do, but better than eating nothing.
Gummies make it easy to add extra protein.
Sometimes getting enough protein in your day is tough. You don’t always feel like cooking something for lunch and it’s easier to just throw together a salad. Or maybe you don’t always have easy protein choices to throw in that salad available. Adding a few gummies to your meals or as a quick snack between meals can help you stay on track with my Trim Healthy Mama eating plan.
How to get the gummies out of the mold.
You can easily make gummies in a baking dish and just cut them into whatever size pieces you like. But if you use a mold, like the silicone ice cube tray I used, they can be hard to remove sometimes.
I set my tray of gummies in a baking dish with hot water for a few minutes. While it was sitting there with the hot water loosening the bottoms, I took a small paring knife and ran it around the edges of each gummy to loosen the sides. They popped out fairly easily then.
For Trim Healthy Mama Followers, this recipe is a Fuel Pull. Enjoy at will!
**Just a note: I used Gluccie to keep the turmeric from settling out as the gummies set. It is an entirely optional ingredient, and you can probably replace it with xanthan gum just fine if you like.**
Healthy Lemon Turmeric Gummies | THM FP, Sugar Free
And easy little protein snack with the benefits of gelatin, turmeric, and vitamin C. Support your immune system, skin, hair, and joints!
Ingredients
- 1 c lemon juice
- 1 c water
- 4 Tbs gelatin
- 3 - 4 Tbs THM Gentle Sweet
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp Mineral Salt
- 1/4 tsp Gluccie (gluccomannan powder
- 4-6 ice cubes
Instructions
MAKE THE GELATIN MIXTURE
- In a small sauce pan, combine the lemon juice, turmeric, water, stevia and salt.
- Sprinkle gelatin over the top of the liquid and let it sit to "bloom" for a few minutes.
- Over medium-low heat, stir until gelatin is dissolved completely.
- Sprinkle Gluccie in slowly while whisking constantly util dissolved.
- Remove from heat and add ice cubes, stirring until slightly thickened.
- Pour into molds or an 8x8 baking dish.
- Refrigerate several hours until set.
REMOVE FROM MOLDS
I used a silicone ice cube tray and this cute heart shaped silicone mold to make my gummies. To remove them easily, I set the trays in a pan of hot water for a few minutes. The hearts popped right out. With the ice cube tray, I also took a small paring knife and ran it around the edges of the gummies to loosen the sides while the tray sat in the hot water.
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Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Cholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
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Shari says
Can I use xantham gum in place of gluccie? Can’t wait to try!! I love turmeric!
dawnyoder says
Yes you can, I forgot to mention why I even used it…to kind of keep the turmeric from all settling out. I love turmeric, but I hate when it settles to the bottom! I’ll note that right now. Hope you enjoy…I’ve had a hard time keeping out of them. Thank heavens they are a FP! Thanks for stopping by!
Susanne says
Can I use liquid tumeric?
Dawn Yoder says
I’ve not used liquid turmeric so I can’t say how much to use but I’m sure it would be fine.
Deena Caunt says
You should hunt up the fresh turmeric root some time. It makes a huge difference to dishes.
dawnyoder says
I do use it, though not often enough! I’m out at the moment so used the ground turmeric. You’re so right, too…a world of difference!
Ali says
If I were to try using the tumeric root in these how would I add it? I’ve never used the root before but am intrigued to give it a try
dawnyoder says
Hhhmmm…I would try juicing it myself. I didn’t have any fresh when I made this but wished I did, fresh is so much better!
You could grate it with a fine grater then put it in a piece of cheesecloth or muslin and squeeze out the juice (wear gloves unless you like yellow fingers!). Or you could puree the root in a blender with some water and strain out the solids.
As far as amount to use, typically the ratio of fresh to dry is 3:1. You could try 3 tablespoons of fresh juice. I’m going to have to pick up some fresh turmeric and try it myself!
Lori says
Is Pyure the same as THM Sweet Blend?
dawnyoder says
Hi Lori,
I’m so sorry to be answering your question so late! Pyure is stevia and erythritol (and I think “natural flavors”), THM Sweet Blend is Organic Stevia Extract Powder and Non-GMO Erythritol so yes, they are basically the same.
Leslie says
How do you store and how long will they keep?
dawnyoder says
I store them in the refrigerator, they are like a firm finger “jello” not like gummie candies. I stretched them out over a week, but I can’t tell you for sure how long they “keep”. They were just as fresh as the day I made them after a week, so I would personally feel ok keeping them longer than that. They would have been gone long before that though if I hadn’t practiced self restraint…so delicious!
ladycatelyn says
Can I use raw honey instead of stevia? I don’t like the after taste stevia leaves in my mouth.
dawnyoder says
I don’t see why not, as long as you’re not following the Trim Healthy Mama plan (or plan to just use these when ill if so). I would wait to add it until the mixture has cooled somewhat to protect the antibiotic properties of the raw honey. Since you’re adding more liquid though, you might need to increase the amount of gelatin. I don’t have any honey so I can’t try it and see, but if you do I’d love to hear how it turns out! Thanks for stopping by!
Raia says
Never thought of adding turmeric to gummies. I’m going to have to give it a try! Thanks for sharing this at Savoring Saturdays, Dawn! 🙂
dawnyoder says
You’re welcome, thanks for hosting it! One word of caution…they are highly addictive lol. I find myself craving them. At least they are healthy!
Theresa Lewingdon says
Will this work without the Stevia?
dawnyoder says
Sure, you can sweeten any way you like.
[email protected]/wp says
This looks great! I just bought some of the most amazing turmeric and this would be the ticket to have on hand for those scratchy throat days.
Ruth says
2 cups of liquid and only 4 tbs of gelatin? sounds like Jello instead of gummies.
What would happen if only 1 cup of liquid was used?
Oh, and less sweetening. I only use 1/3 of the amount of sugar for ANY recipe I make. And it is still sweet enough to know a cookie from a pancake.
dawnyoder says
These are not the consistency of gummy bears, if that is what you’re thinking. We call them gummies around our house, so sorry for any confusion. I haven’t tried just one cup of liquid, but if you do I’d love to hear how they turned out.
Since we all have our own taste preferences, feel free to use less sweetening. One bit of caution, however, you might find you want more since there is turmeric added. Just a thought. Thanks for stopping by!
stacy bentley says
Hey there! I made these last week, halved the recipe except for the stevia…Seemed I added a TON of that to offset the turmeric lol anyway, I used the gluccie as suggested but my powders still settled to the bottom. Any thoughts on that? Still good, just want to do it right and pretty haha thanks!
dawnyoder says
Hi Stacy!
When it comes to turmeric, there can be a big range in the amount of sweetening to offset that flavor! We all have differing levels of tolerance for bitter and sour tastes 😉
I do still have a bit of settling even with the gluccie. I’ve also found that there’s a huge difference between the THM brand and other brands. THM Gluccie seems to be more powerful, in my opinion. I typically use less than the other brand I’ve tried. You can try increasing the amount of gluccie. Hope that helps! Thanks for stopping by and giving my recipe a try, as well as the question!
stacy bentley says
Thank you! Just tastes like I’m getting a mouthful of turmeric so I’m going to try again soon! I agree about the thm products, I’ll order gluccie from there when I run out 🙂
dawnyoder says
You could also cut back a bit on the turmeric. I love it, but it can be strong for some people!
Jeannetta says
Turmeric needs pepper to be bio-available; a quarter teaspoon should do.
Melissa says
Can I make these without the gluccie / or xanthum gum?
Dawn Yoder says
I haven’t made them without but I think you could. I add it to try and keep the turmeric from all settling on the bottom of the pan.
Suzanne says
This looks so good! What a great way to have a treat and get some extra nutrition!
Dawn Yoder says
Hi Suzanne!
Thanks! We sure love these easy little treats. They’re great any time of year, too!
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Do they keep long?
Dawn Yoder says
Hi Vanessa!
They don’t last long in my house – they get eaten up so quickly! I’d think they’d last at least a week in the fridge but can’t say for sure.