Add extra nutrients into your diet while supporting a healthy digestion system with these homemade berry fruit snacks. Made with only 3 ingredients and no sugar, these gummies are a tasty treat for both kids and adults.

Healthy snacks are hard to come by these days. There are many snacks labeled as “healthy” on the shelves of the grocery store but are they truly wholesome?

In my opinion, no.

As with most things we consume, they are not only better nutritionally but often much tastier if you make them from scratch at home. Snacks fall into that homemade category. But often our lives are so busy there isn’t much time to whip up a treat. Especially if the snack recipe calls for lots of ingredients or several steps to create it. So picking up a box of snackable goodies at the market is just easier. I completely understand! And I’ve done it.

But what if you could make a quick snack that only uses 3 ingredients and is ready in a matter of moments? How about a simple snack that is perfect for kids and adults alike? Then you’re going to love this recipe for homemade fruit snacks berry much!

If you’ve followed my blog for awhile, you know that I am all about healing and maintaining a healthy digestive system. This is the primary reason I started adding more fermented foods, bone broth and whole grains into our diet. One day while surfing the internet, I discovered the gut healing benefits of dehydrated beef gelatin powder.

Sounds a little gross though, doesn’t it?

Thankfully beef gelatin is flavorless and colorless and does not taste like you’re licking a slab of cow! Well, I digress.

Gelatin, a jelly-like substance is stocked full of gut healing protein and amino acids like glycine and proline. It makes a great addition to popsicles, marshmallows and other sweet treats. But since we don’t eat much sugar in our household, I wondered how could I get this gelatin into our bodies without making a sugary snack?

Enter the berry fruit snack.

This fruit gummy recipe contains only fruit, fruit juice and good ol’ beef gelatin. It makes for an excellent, sugar-free snack or dessert at home or on-the-go. To make the berry fruit gummies, I poured them into small silicone molds but if you don’t have those on hand, a mini muffin cup will work fine.

What is Gelatin?

Gelatin is a flavorless protein that is obtained from collagen taken from pieces of an animal. Generally gelatin comes from cows or pigs when you boil bones, tendons, hide or ligaments in water for a long period of time. A popular source of gelatin comes from homemade bone broth but Azure Standard sells 100% beef gelatin in a powder form that can be used to make gelatin gummies, homemade marshmallows, mousses, frostings and more.

Health Benefits of Gelatin

Gelatin is a great way to get more nourishment into your body and because gelatin is rich in amino acids the body will absorb more nutrients, helping you to feel fuller. By consuming gelatin, you can help thicken the lining of your stomach to heal gut disorders like leaky gut, increase hydrochloric acid in the stomach, add gut healing protein to your belly and improve digestion.

In addition to gelatin being a powerhouse supplement for the digestive system, gelatin also has the ability to:

• Regulate insulin
• Improve joint inflammation
• Promote healthy skin, hairs and nails
• Boosts metabolism with potential weight loss
• Manage insulin levels
• Support bone health

Fruit Gummies

Rich in gut healing nutrients, these homemade gummies made with only 3 ingredients and no added sugar are a healthy snack to serve to your family any time of the day.

Ingredients

1/4 cup beef gelatin
1 cup apple juice
2 cups frozen berries (mixed berries or just strawberry, blueberry or raspberry)

Supplies

Silicone mold or mini muffin cups

Directions

In a glass measuring cup add 3/4 cup of apple juice. Sprinkle gelatin over top and allow to bloom for about 5 minutes.

Place a small saucepan on the stove over medium low heat. Add the remaining apple juice (1/4 cup) and mixed berries. Bring to a boil then turn heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes until berries are completely thawed. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Carefully pour berry mixture into a blender and puree. Return berries to saucepan over low heat. Whisk in gelatin until completely dissolved.

Pour mixture into silicone molds or mini muffin cups. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes to 1 hour or until set. Pop the fruit gummies out of the mold and enjoy! Refrigerate any leftovers.

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