Almond Free Apple-Ginger Collagen Gummies
These little gummies are a genuinely fun way to sneak something nourishing into your day — chewy, lightly sweet, and packed with warm spice in every bite. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon give them a bright, almost chai-like depth, while the apple juice keeps things naturally fruity without any added sugar beyond a touch of honey. The whole process is surprisingly simple: bloom the gelatin, warm everything together, strain out the ginger fibers, and let the fridge do the rest. Grass-fed beef gelatin is the star here, delivering collagen in a form that's completely free from nuts and nut-derived ingredients, so there's no label-scanning stress involved. They set up beautifully firm yet springy, and pop right out of a silicone mold like tiny jewels. Keep a batch in an airtight container in the fridge and you've got a grab-and-go snack ready all week long.
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4 servings
- 2 cups fresh or 100% pure apple juice, unsweetened
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp unflavored grass-fed beef gelatin powder
Instructions
- 1
Pour 1 cup of the apple juice into the small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over the surface. Let it sit undisturbed for 3–5 minutes until the gelatin has absorbed the juice and the surface looks matte and slightly wrinkled — this is the bloom step and ensures the gelatin dissolves smoothly.
- 2
Add the remaining 1 cup of apple juice, the grated ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and honey to the saucepan. Warm over medium-low heat, whisking gently, until the gelatin is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and steaming — about 3–4 minutes. Do not let it boil.
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