Paraben Free Apple-Ginger Collagen Gummies
These little gummies are a genuinely fun way to get a collagen boost, and the flavor combination of fresh apple juice, real ginger, and warm Ceylon cinnamon makes them taste like something you'd find at a fancy wellness café. Every ingredient here is straightforward and recognizable — no synthetic preservatives, artificial fragrances, or chemical additives that tend to sneak into store-bought gummy supplements and beauty products. That matters a lot when you're being mindful about what goes into your body, especially with products that often hide parabens in their ingredient lists under names most people can't pronounce. The blooming step with the grass-fed gelatin is the real secret to getting that perfect, springy texture without any gumminess or graininess. A touch of honey rounds out the tartness of the apple juice and plays beautifully against the spice of the ginger. Once they're set and popped out of the mold, they're bright, jewel-like, and honestly a little hard not to snack on straight from the fridge.
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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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