Beets are one of my favorite vegetables. I use beet root powder in homemade blush, add them to salads, and use them to make great tasting strawberry beet fruit leather. Beet root gummies are a delightful way to get the benefits of beets in gummy form.
My kids love chewable vitamins and beet gummies are also really high in nutrients. They’re a refined sugar free, gluten-free way to get extra nutrition into their diets. Plus, they have added benefits for those in sports or anyone needing a brain or energy boost. This humble root veggie has a lot to offer!
You can find premade beet root extract chews on store shelves, but they’re easy to make yourself. Many of these beet chews also have added ingredients I’d rather avoid.
So, what’s so awesome about beets?
Health Benefits of Beets
Beets are red thanks to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant betalains. Yellow beets also have these benefits, but from betaxanthins. Not only do they help protect against oxidative damage, but they lower overall inflammation. In a 2014 study, those who took a beet root extract supplement reported 27% less pain than the placebo group. They also had significantly higher energy levels!
You’ll also find plenty of nitrates in beets. These nitrates turn into nitric oxide when we eat them and boost blood flow. Research confirms nitric oxide production doesn’t just help with blood circulation but heart health in general. Beets are known to provide natural blood pressure support by normalizing blood pressure. Beets further support cardiovascular health by helping heart cells and the cells that line our blood and lymphatic vessels work better.
A meta-analysis found that nitric oxide supplements helped non-athletes perform better in endurance based athletic tests. Beets, which are high in nitrates, show the same benefits when it comes to physical performance. Not only can beets give you a physical boost, but they supply your brain with an energy boost too.
Beets have vitamin C, B vitamins, iron, manganese, potassium, copper, zinc, and magnesium. You can read more about why beets are amazing here.
Health Benefits of Pomegranates
Pomegranates are another dietary superfood rich in antioxidants and nutrients. They’ve been widely explored for their anti-cancer and blood pressure benefits. Other studies show pomegranate juice helps enhance exercise and recovery. While we may not all be professional athletes, anything that improves our ability to move our bodies and recover is a plus in my book.
Pomegranates have potassium, zinc, magnesium, and 50% of our daily value of copper. You’ll also find high levels of vitamins C, K, E, and B vitamins.
Then of course, there’s the gelatin that helps hold everything together in this recipe. Gelatin has a lot of impressive health benefits of its own which I cover here.
How to Make Beet Gummies
The process is very similar to my other gummy recipes. However, instead of using beet juice I blend the whole beet root. Juicing beets can be a messy process and not everyone has a juicer. It’s also not common to find a bottle of beet juice in the juice section of the grocery store.
Simply cut the beet into chunks and blend with the pomegranate juice. Be sure your blender lid is on tight as this mixture will stain! Mix in the gelatin, pour into your favorite molds, and you’ve got delicious beet gummies.
Homemade Beet Gummies Recipe
Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup beet root (diced)
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 TBSP raw honey (or to taste)
- 5 TBSP gelatin
Instructions
- Add the beets, pomegranate juice, and raw honey to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve and then add the liquid to a pot.
- Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the juice and allow the mixture to bloom for 1-2 minutes.
- Once the gelatin has absorbed, turn the heat onto medium-low and gently stir until the mixture resembles a smooth liquid, 1-2 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and immediately pour into the silicone molds. Refrigerate for an hour or until firm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
Beet Gummies Serving Size and Storage
These are not a concentrated beet root extract (like premade supplements). They also don’t have the added sugar and synthetic vitamins! So, while they do offer plenty of health benefits, you can enjoy a larger serving size. These also keep well in the fridge for about a week.
Do you eat beets? What are your favorite ways to prepare them? Leave a comment and let us know!
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