Dairy Free Apple-Ginger Collagen Gummies
These little gummies pack a genuinely impressive flavor punch — bright apple, warming ginger, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon come together in a snack that feels almost like fall in bite-sized form. The honey adds just enough sweetness to balance the spice without tipping into candy territory. Because the base is pure apple juice and the set comes from grass-fed beef gelatin, the whole thing is naturally free of dairy at every step — no swaps needed, no ingredients to second-guess. Fresh ginger gets strained out after infusing the liquid, so you get all that bold, zingy flavor without any fibrous bits in the final texture. The blooming technique — letting the gelatin absorb the cold juice before warming — is what gives these gummies their satisfyingly firm, springy chew rather than a rubbery or grainy result. They're easy enough to make on a weeknight and impressive enough to share, and keeping a batch in the fridge means you've always got a wholesome, protein-supporting snack ready to grab.
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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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