Summer Cherry Chill Gummies 🍒✨
These refreshing Summer Cherry Chill Gummies are a delightful and healthy snack, perfect for a summer treat or supporting relaxation. Made with tart cherry juice, protein, and magnesium, they offer a delicious way to unwind.
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Hand frother or whisk
- Silicone gummy molds or small baking dish
Ingredients
- 12 ounces filtered water
- 4 ounces tart cherry juice (or pomegranate/cranberry for a twist)
- 2 scoops sour cherry clear protein powder (like 1Up Nutrition's Sour Cherry Clear Protein)
- 4 scoops cherry mint mojito super magnesium powder (optional, for extra relaxation support)
- 5 tablespoons gelatin powder
- Malic acid powder (optional, for a super sour coating – adjust to your desired tartness)
- Monkfruit sweetener (optional, to balance the sourness in the coating)
Instructions
- 1. Combine & Dissolve: In a medium saucepan, thoroughly whisk together the water, cherry juice, protein powder, and magnesium powder (if using) until everything is completely dissolved and smooth. A hand frother or whisk works perfectly here.
- 2. Bloom Gelatin: Evenly sprinkle the gelatin powder over the liquid mixture in the saucepan. Allow it to sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes; this process, called "blooming," helps the gelatin absorb liquid.
- 3. Gently Warm: Place the saucepan over low heat. Continuously stir the mixture until the gelatin is fully dissolved. It's important not to let the mixture boil, as high heat can negatively affect the final gummy texture.
- 4. Pour into Molds: Carefully pour the warmed liquid into your silicone gummy molds or a small baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- 5. Chill to Set: Transfer the molds or dish to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the gummies are firm and completely set.
- 6. Enjoy: Once firm, gently pop the gummies out of their molds (or cut into bite-sized pieces if using a dish). For an extra "sour patch" kick, you can toss them in a small mixture of malic acid powder (and a little monkfruit sweetener if you prefer less intense sourness) just before serving.
Notes
Store any leftover gummies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition per serving (1 gummy):
Calories: 30 kcal
Total Carbs: 1 g
Net Carbs: 1 g
Fats: 0 g
Protein: 6.5 g
Calories: 30 kcal
Total Carbs: 1 g
Net Carbs: 1 g
Fats: 0 g
Protein: 6.5 g
