Healthy homemade gummies help boost the immune system, prevent colds, and taste great! Plus, kiddos love these little snacks so-win! They’re a staple during cold season (along with these homemade cough drops) and an easy way to boost nutrients in kids! Finding healthy snacks that your kids actually want to eat can be a challenge . . . more than a challenge (though here are a few of our favorites!). Finding snacks that are not just healthy but help boost the immune system … priceless 😀 But that’s exactly what these homemade elderberry gummies do!
Don’t want to read? JUMP to the recipe! To be honest, there was a time when the thought of my making homemade gummies was laughable. I mean really… who does that!? Long before my journey to health, I could barely succeed at microwaving a pizza pocket without burning it. Thought that a homemade meal consisted of a sidekick (a pre-packaged, creamy noodle mixture) and frozen ribs/burgers/chicken fingers. And now I’m the crazy mom making homemade elderberry gummies? But truthfully, it didn’t happen overnight. I didn’t wake up wanting to be uber-healthy. And I promise, there’s been a lot of eff ups when it comes too homemade gummies. So if you’re still figuring your sh*t out, it’s okay mama. Trying is half the battle. Here is a quick Facebook video I made for a friend of mine when she was asking how I made the gummy bears. At the time, I didn’t have an exact recipe but there are some good pointers in there (basically what not to do lol) But I did finally get around to testing out some homemade gummies recipes and here we are. There are, however, still a few notes: My personal preference is perfect supplements. Perfect supplements carries quality product and the gelatin powder melts well into the homemade gummies mixture. The thing is, gelatin is amazingly healthy for you. It’s basically derived from an animals’ bones and helps give your gut some love. Similar to collagen which comes from bone broth and is one of the three foods I think all kids should have in their diet. Side note: Perfect supplement actually has bone broth powder now which is insanity but awesome. So instead of having to take eight hours and make your own, you can just mix this into the water! However, if you’re going to use the gelatin powder to heal or boost your immune system, make sure it is from a quality source! Perfect supplements gelatin is sourced from pasture-raised cows and is 100% Natural and Pesticide and Hormone Free. You need to move quickly when making homemade gummy bears! The gelatin really does gel in super speed and if it’s not mixed properly you end up with half-hard gummies or half the batch too hard and the other batch too liquid. So, make sure everything is ready before you mix the gelatin. These particular homemade gummies are a bit dense for my personal liking, but my daughter loves them. Give them a shot and then tweak as needed for your next batch (lower the amount of gelatin by a tablespoon) My daughters now go through phases as to how sweet they like things (eye roll). This homemade gummies recipe isn’t too sweet. If your kiddo has a sweeter palate (or you want them for yourself), I’d suggest adding in some stevia drops to the batch! I used basic silicone molds in a variety of shapes and sometimes grab a gummy bear one if I see it at the dollar store. Warning though, do not ever get the mini gummy bear molds with an eyedropper. They’re cute but horrendous and you won’t be able to make anything. You’ll just cry 😛 (said from the experience of course!) If you’ve never heard of elderberries before- they’re amazing! We make elderberry cough syrup each year for wintertime as well as homemade honey cough drops (for mamas only!) and it works beautifully for the girls, Though now that everything hippie is becoming more mainstream, I’ve noticed you can buy it too 😉 And since elderberries are so potent when it comes to fighting colds (though I also use a sore throat protocol if I do feel something coming on!). I love sneaking them into other recipes (like this one) as well. And if you don’t know what to do with the berries after making syrup with them- reuse them to make elderberry tea! Every single ingredient in the homemade gummies recipe comes with a host of health benefits and thus, not only do they help your gut, but they help boost your immune system and health also. Another age-old way to prevent colds and to help relieve a sore throat or general sickness is homemade bone broth! It’s soothing, full of collagen, and a great way to help boost your immune system (your gut!). I typically make my own but sometimes life gets in the way. So I totally keep some bone broth powder on hand to make the process a bit more simple 😉 My girls love these little gummies and I love doing everything possible to help boost her immune system and fight colds, so I hope yours does too (psst… here’s a few other tips to fight a cold naturally!). I get my elderberries (freeze-dried) from well.ca! Tips: these homemade gummies I find a bit too hard, so when I make them for myself (versus just my kiddos) I use 1/2 cup + 3 tbs boiling water These immune-boosting homemade gummies make the perfect snack for kids! Free from processed sugars these gummies are dairy-free, gluten-free, and delicious. In another larger bowl, place the gelatin. Pour the ½ cup water over the gelatin and mix quickly until all chunks are gone Quickly pour the mixture into half of your gummy molds. Add in the last tablespoon of boiling water, re-whisk and pour into remaining molds. Place molds into the fridge to set (about 3 hours) Yield depends on molds. These homemade gummies I find a bit too hard, so when I make them for myself (versus just my kiddos) I use 1/2 cup + 3 tbs boiling water If you have a sweeter palate, add in some stevia drops to make them sweeter. These immune-boosting homemade gummy bears make an awesome snack for kids! They’re gluten and dairy-free, full of berry blasting nutrients, and contain everything you need to support your gut and immune system! Kids love the color (and the fact that they’re gummy bears!) and the taste and as a mom, I love the ingredients.Immune Boosting Homemade Gummy Bears
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We loooove homemade gummies over here! Gonna have to get some berries and try these!
Who doesn’t love gummies?! I’ve been making cherry elderberry ones and we’re addicted lol
Wow, homemade gummies – that is supermom status! 🙂 They look awesome.
Haha excellent lol we love em here
Homemade gummies are so fun. I make them for the grand kids and end up eating half of them myself lol.
Haha right?! You totally need to make double batches 😀
Absolutely need these for my kids! They look delicious and healthy too! Elderberries are amazing!
Elderberries are my life existence lol and my girls looovvvee them!
These gummies sound so yummy and a berry boost is just what kids need when sick. I will try this recipe soon.
Try it and let me know! We just made cherry elderberry ones yesterday and they’re delicious!
I love the PS acai powder – what a great idea to put in gummies! The girls love it in their yogurt and oatmeal!
Ohh I never thought of in yogurt- that would be yummy! Yup we love it lol such a great brand!
I love that you used blueberries and the elderberry boost – such a powerful combo. We’re a big fan of homemade gummies in our home and I love that you use PS gelatin – the best kind!
It’s an awesome company! Yes we’re gummy addicts lol it’s ridiculous. But if that’s what it takes to keep everyone happy it’s an awesome one to me!
I just started making my own gummies too and am loving it. It’s a great way to a quick boost of healthy ingredients!
Yay I love that you jumped on the gummy train! So easy and so nutritious.
These gummy bears look so good. I can taste them from here. yum!
Haha Thanks! My girls love em
I’m such a gummy bear addict! These are a much better alternative! Thanks 🙂
The funny thing is that I’m not much of a gummy person haha my girls are addicted to them though 😛