How To Make Your Own Sour Electrolyte Gummies

These electrolyte gummies are rated “best” in my family by way of flavor, sour level, chew factor, health benefits, and ease to make!

I’m doing a health reset with my good friend, Brie. The reset has a high priority on proper hydration. Quality electrolytes are an active player in that. After lamenting that all I have right now are lemon-lime flavored electrolytes and am a little bit sick of them, we’ve been brainstorming ways to use them up in an enjoyable way. (Adding them to green tea has been a surprising solution!) We are also always looking for our best plan for when a craving emerges.

Brie’s craving is sour watermelon gummies. I suggested she try the apple cider vinegar gummies I’ve seen around, and she had the thought to try to use up those pesky lemon lime electrolytes! I got on it, and WOW. By far the best gummies I’ve ever made or had!!

If you’re on a cleanse, wanting SOMETHING that is nearly free of calories, sugar and fat, make these. One of my favorite things is to flip something that is normally terrible for you, and make it—not only not bad for you, but good for you!

(These were made with cranberry juice because the lighter ones with lemon were not photographing well!)

How To Make Sour Electrolyte Gummies

Supplies Needed:

• Blender
• Silicone Mold — these are our favorite! Chocolates and gummies come out easily, the details are distinct, but not too intricate for food to get stuck. **Hand wash only with unscented soap!! Smells stick to these things! (All silicone molds, not just the pigs!)

Ingredients:

• Gelatin — I cannot recommend this recipe to you unless it is made with grass-fed beef gelatin. They make gelatin from all kinds of nasty sources, so I only use this one. It lasts forever, and you can use it to make marshmallows and thicken jams. (They’ve changed their look since the last time I bought it!) One tablespoon is 40 calories, 0 fat, 0 sugar and 11 grams of protein! (See this post to learn why gelatin is so nourishing and important to eat!)
• Lemon Juice — fresh squeezed yields the best flavor! One lemon is 17 calories, 1.5 grams of sugar, 5 carbs and .2 grams of fat.
• Electrolyte Powder — use whatever brand you love. If you’re not sure where to start, I love Plexus’ “Hydrate”— despite my whining about only having lemon-lime. It’s delicious and full of clean ingredients, and I just ordered too many of one flavor! If you’re looking for something higher in potassium, I love Liquid IV, and they actually carry it at Costco. Make sure to buy the one that is sugar free, sweetened with stevia. (Love their peach flavor!) Stevia-sweetened electrolytes range from 10-20 calories per packet with 0 fat, 0 sugar and varying vitamin/mineral count.

That’s it! Simple ingredients, simple to make. Silicone mold sizes will vary, but I get about 48 gummies out of each batch. That means that each gummy is under 5 calories— most of which is coming from the lemons. Pretty harmless on any diet!

The Process:

• Pour 1/2 cup of warm water in a blender jar. Sprinkle in 1/4 C beef gelatin and the electrolyte powder. Blend thoroughly.
• Blending will cause the gelatin water to foam, so pour 1 1/2 a cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice over it. Bang the jar on the counter a little if necessary to make sure all the foam has dissipated. Stir thoroughly without causing more foam. Load the dishwasher, go brush your teeth, do something and come back to foam-free liquid!
  **I don’t love the end result of these sour gummies with electrolytes if they have foam. The foam doesn’t absorb the good sour flavors, and causes them to stick to the molds. That’s why I’m harping on the foam!
• Pour into silicone molds or into a square, parchment paper lined pan. Place in the refrigerator.
  **Remember to place the silicone mold on a tray that you can move. Trying to move the flimsy mold after it’s been filled is impossible!
• After a few hours, you will have delicious, firm electrolyte gummies that are ready to be popped out and stored in a jar. Keep refrigerated, especially in the summer.

Possible Variations:

Magnesium Gummies:

Follow the same procedure as above, but use magnesium powder instead of electrolytes. These are great before bed for promoting rest and getting things moving in the morning! 😉 The magnesium fizzes when mixed with water, so I do that first, let it settle, then blend with the gelatin.

Fruit Juice Variations:

I have made these for about a decade without the added powders. We like them very sour, so I use 1/2 C warm water to blend with the gelatin, then 1 1/2 cups are fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice or cranberry juice and 6 tablespoons of honey. You want a very strong flavor to cover the gelatin, so I don’t think this works with something like apple juice. Pineapple juice mixed with lemon could be good! Mess around with it!

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