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As a mom, I’m all for recipes that simplify and save time. That’s why our dinner rotation includes simple one-pan dishes like beef and cabbage stir fry and Pakistani kima, and why I pre-make coconut oil pulling chews to do oil pulling every morning so that I don’t have to open multiple containers each day (ever tried to open a 5-gallon bucket of coconut oil? You’ll need Crossfit to prepare for it).
That’s why when my kids ask for things at night that I know help them sleep like tart cherry juice, gelatin in tea, or honey and salt, I’m happy to give it to them, but I wanted a simplified option …
All My Sleep Remedies in One …
I figured out a way to combine some of my favorite recipes and their favorite healthy treats: Tart Cherry Sleep Gummies.
These combine their chewable gummy vitamins, with the honey and salt remedy I use, and tart cherry juice for a simple nighttime snack that helps them sleep and that I can pre-make to save time.
I store these in a glass container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and give each child one each night. I made them in this silicon mold for single serving size, but they could also be made in a coconut oil greased glass pan and cut into squares.
I didn’t add the salt to the recipe, but you could. I just sprinkled the final product with a mixture of salt and coconut sugar before giving to them.
Why It Works
- As this post mentioned, honey and salt together are great for balancing cortisol levels and blood sugar at night. Even alone, these two are great for improving sleep.
- That same post explains the beneficial substances in tart cherry juice (not the same as regular cherry juice) that make it good for improving sleep quality and length.
- Gelatin is rich in amino acids proline and glycine that help relaxation and sleep.
Tart Cherry Sleep Gummies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups tart cherry juice
- ½ cup gelatin powder
- 1/3 cup honey
- salt to sprinkle on top optional
- 1 tsp vitamin C powder optional
Instructions
- Pour juice into a small saucepan.
- Slowly mix the gelatin powder into the juice.
- Add the honey.
- Turn on low heat and stir as it begins to warm.
- Stir for 2-3 minutes or until mixture is smooth and gelatin has dissolved.
- Remove from heat and add vitamin C if using.
- Pour into silicon molds or a glass baking dish that has been lightly greased with coconut oil.
- Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours to harden.
- Remove from molds.
- Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks (they never last that long at our house).
Notes
Nutrition
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How big would you say a serving is?
Will these work for a teenager? My daughter is having trouble falling asleep. We have always done “all the things”, no devices in your room, no caffeine in the evenings, exercise regularly, lavender oils, etc…. All of a sudden she is having troubles. Thoughts?!
Hello Katie, I was trying to find you on Facebook because I have vitamin C powder already and was just wondering if it’s OK. I wanted to send you a picture of it
Hi Katie
Thank you for all that you do. My family has benefited from many of the posts and recipes you have provided.
I am wondering if there is a “vegan gelatin” that you could suggest, that would be as good as the one you suggest.
Kindest Regards
Philip
No, because it’s impossible to make gelatin from non-animal parts…
Hi,
Thanks for this. We are struggling with sleep at the moment and want something to help. My son is 1 years old and still breastfed. Will this be suitable for either of us to use? Or is he too young?
Can you freeze these? I don’t have 6 kids to use them all in two weeks ?. Also wondering how often you give these to your kids? Like every single night or just til they are gone and the kids sleep issues are clearing up?
Do you have to store them in the fridge? We accidentally left them out all night. Are they still good?
I am planning on making these! However I bought tart cherry juice concentrate. How would you recommend adapting the measurements based on this? Thanks!! ?
Sorry! I just found your collagen article! It was very information.
Can you use collagen peptides with this recipe or just gelatin?
Thank you!