My kids love homemade gummies and I’m quite the fan myself. They’re a fun way to get gummy candy without the processed ingredients and refined sugar. This version has a delicious fruity flavor and adds electrolytes for better hydration.
Electrolyte Gummy Benefits
In the past few years it seems like there’s a gummy version of almost everything. You can get gummy multivitamins, gummy ACV, and gummy beets. And while people love their gummies, they often contain processed sugars and fillers I’d rather avoid.
I’ve made a lot of gummies to target a variety of health complaints or just for general wellness. (See the bottom for a full list!). I wanted to try something a little different this time though and incorporate electrolytes like potassium, magnesium, and sodium. We need these all of the time, but we can especially get depleted during hotter months. And if you’re really active or use a sauna, these health habits can deplete electrolytes even more.
We need electrolytes to power our cells, have energy, and do basically everything in the body. I’ve come to the realization that we are electrical beings first and biomechanical second! So the more that I can do to support that, the better.
Electrolyte Gummy Ingredients
This ingredient list focuses on nutrient dense, whole food ingredients that taste delicious.
- Watermelon – Has vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants like vitamin C, carotenoids, lycopene, and cucurbitacin E. It’s really hydrating and there’s some evidence it’s antioxidants help with cancer prevention.
- Coconut water – Loaded with potassium and has some magnesium and sodium too. You’ll also find phosphorus, vitamin C, and calcium.
- Electrolyte powder – My favorite is LMNT. It offers a concentrated and balanced blend of magnesium, sodium, and potassium. Most brands don’t have the levels our body actually needs to hydrate.
- Raw Honey – Adds a touch of sweetness, antioxidants, and antimicrobial benefits.
- Gelatin – Grass-fed gelatin offers naturally occurring collagen for healthier skin, hair, nails, and gut function.
How To Make Electrolyte Gummies
There are a few different ways to make these. Option 1 is to use watermelon that’s been blended and strained. This creates a thin juice for a more traditional gelatin gummy. Or you can not strain the pulp out to create a higher fiber version. The texture is obviously different, but either way works.
Tips For Using Gelatin
It’s also important to let the gelatin “bloom” first. This way it dissolves into the liquid instead of getting clumpy and grainy. Just sprinkle the gelatin on top of the juice and wait until it’s absorbed and looks like a wrinkly layer on top. Another tip when making gummies is to not stir too vigorously after adding the gelatin. You want to combine the ingredients, but overwhisking can make it really foamy.
Some readers ask about a vegan version and I’ve heard agar agar powder works, though I haven’t personally tried it. I’m a big fan of grass-fed gelatin for its health benefits so that’s what I use and recommend.
Fruity Electrolyte Gummies
Servings
Equipment
- Strainer (optional)
Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon
- 1 cup coconut water
- 6 TBSP gelatin
- 2 TBSP raw honey (optional)
- 1 package LMNT electrolytes (I used the watermelon salt flavor)
Instructions
- Blend the watermelon until smooth. Pour through a strainer to remove the larger pieces of pulp. You can also leave the fiber in if preferred.
- Add the fruit juice, coconut water, electrolytes, and honey to a pot and stir to combine. It's ok if the honey doesn't fully mix in yet.
- Evenly sprinkle the gelatin over the top. Allow it to bloom for a minute or until it looks absorbed into the liquid.
- Gently heat the mixture over low heat, whisking until dissolved.
- Pour the liquid into your molds and let harden in the fridge for several hours, or until firm.
Nutrition
Notes
- If you don’t have a silicone mold, then grease a glass baking dish and use that instead. Cut the gummies into squares before serving.
- This recipe makes a little over 3 cups of liquid. The exact amount of gummies depends on the size of your molds.
The Best Electrolyte Powder
I use LMNT because it uses research backed, balanced amounts of potassium, magnesium, and sodium. They have some delicious flavors or you can use their unflavored “raw” version. Another option is to make your own with their recipe here.
For this recipe I used their Watermelon Salt flavor, but the Lime Salt would taste really good too.
More Gummy Recipes
Here are some more gummy recipes to try. Some are for specific health complaints, but many are just for overall nutrition.
- Berry Probiotic Gummies
- Vitamin C Tangerine Gummies for Radiant Skin
- How to Make Flu-Busting Elderberry Gummies
- Activated Charcoal Gummies (for Upset Tummies)
- Lemon Magnesium Gummies
- Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies
- Energy Boosting Beet Gummies
- Sea Moss Gummies (With Apple Cinnamon)
Do you prioritize getting enough electrolytes? What are some ways you’ve found to do that? Leave a comment and share below!
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