My kids love homemade gummies and I’m a big fan. It’s a fun way to get gummy candy without the processed ingredients and refined sugar. This version has a delicious and fruity flavour Adds electrolytes For better hydration.
Benefits of electrolyte gummy
In the past few years, there seems to be a gummy version of almost everything. You can get multivitamin gummies, apple cider vinegar gummies, and beet gummies. And while people love gum, it often contains processed sugars and fillers that are best avoided.
I’ve made a lot of gummies to target a variety of health complaints or just for general health. (See bottom for full list!). I wanted to try something a little different this time and incorporate electrolytes like potassium, magnesium, and sodium. We need these elements all the time, but we can be especially depleted during the hotter months. And if you are really active or Use the saunaThese healthy habits can further deplete electrolytes.
We need electrolytes to run our cells, get energy, and do everything in the body. I’ve come to the realization that we are Electrical objects First and biomechanics second! So the more I can do to support that, the better.
Electrolytic glue components
This ingredient list focuses on nutrient-dense, delicious-tasting whole food ingredients.
- watermelon – It contains vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants such as vitamin C, carotenoids, lycopene, and cucurbit E. It’s really moisturizing and there’s some evidence that it helps prevent cancer.
- Coconut water It is loaded with potassium and contains some magnesium and sodium as well. You’ll also find phosphorus, vitamin C, and calcium.
- Electrolyte powder – My favorite is LMNT. Provides a concentrated and balanced blend of magnesium, sodium and potassium. Most brands do not contain the levels the body actually needs to hydrate.
- Raw honey – Adds a touch of sweetness, antioxidants and antimicrobial benefits.
- Gelatin – Grass-fed gelatin provides natural collagen for skin, hair, nails and bowel function.
How to make electrolyte gum
There are a few different ways to make these. The first option is to use blended and drained watermelon. This creates a thinner juice than traditional gelatin gum. Or you can’t filter the pulp to create a higher fiber version. Obviously the texture is different, but either way it works.
Tips for using gelatin
It’s also important to let the gelatin “bloom” first. This way it dissolves in the liquid instead of becoming lumpy and grainy. Simply sprinkle the gelatin over the smoothie and wait until it is absorbed and appears as a wrinkled layer on top. Another tip when making gummies is not to stir vigorously after adding the gelatin. You should combine the ingredients, but over-beating may make the mixture too foamy.
Some readers have been asking for a vegan version and I’ve heard that agar agar powder is effective, although I haven’t personally tried it. I’m a big fan of Grass-fed gelatin For its health benefits, this is what I use and recommend.
Fruit electrolyte gum
These delicious electrolyte gummies are a fun way to get extra hydration. Contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and electrolytes for maximum nutrition!
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Blend the watermelon until smooth. Pour through a strainer to remove large pieces of pulp. You can also leave out the fiber if you prefer.
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Add fruit juice, coconut water, electrolytes, and honey to a bowl and stir to combine. It’s okay if the honey isn’t fully mixed yet.
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Sprinkle gelatin evenly over the top. Let it bubble for a minute or until it appears absorbed into the liquid.
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Gently heat the mixture over low heat, and whisk until it dissolves.
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Pour the liquid into the molds and leave them to set in the refrigerator for several hours, or until set.
Nutrition facts
Fruit electrolyte gum
Amount per serving (2 tablespoons)
Calories 19
Calories from fat 1
% Daily Value*
fat 0.1 grams0%
Saturated fat 0.02 grams0%
Polyunsaturated fats 0.01 grams
Monounsaturated fat 0.01 grams
Sodium 56 mg2%
Potassium 4755 mg136%
Carbohydrates 3 grams1%
Fiber 0.2 grams1%
Sugar 3 grams3%
protein 2 grams4%
Vitamin A 108 IU2%
Vitamin C 2 mg2%
Calcium 5 mg1%
iron 0.1 mg1%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
- If you don’t have a silicone mold, grease a glass baking dish and use that instead. Cut the gum into squares before serving.
- This recipe makes a little over 3 cups of liquid. The exact amount of gum depends on the size of your mold.
Best electrolyte powder
I use LMNT Because it uses balanced, research-backed 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 I described them here.
In this recipe, I used watermelon salt flavor, but lemon salt would taste good too.
More gummy recipes
Here are some gummy recipes you can try. Some are for specific health complaints, but many are just for general nutrition.
Do you prioritize getting enough electrolytes? What are some ways you’ve found to do this? Leave a comment and share below!
