Low Iodine Apple-Ginger Collagen Gummies
Chewy, lightly spiced, and naturally sweet, these little gummies are a genuinely fun way to sneak something nourishing into your day. Apple juice forms the bright, fruity base while fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon add a warm, aromatic kick that makes each bite feel intentional rather than medicinal. The gelatin blooms right in the pan, so the technique is simple and forgiving — no candy thermometer, no complicated equipment, just a saucepan and a silicone mold. For anyone navigating a low-iodine protocol, finding satisfying snacks and treats can feel limiting, but this recipe sidesteps the usual problem ingredients entirely by relying on fruit juice, honey, spices, and grass-fed beef gelatin — nothing from the sea, no dairy, no eggs, no iodized salt. The honey adds just enough sweetness to balance the ginger's bite without tipping into candy territory. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll have a fridge full of grab-and-go snacks 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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