Vegan Gummy Bears
Vegan gummy bears are a fun, fruity treat that’s surprisingly easy to make at home! With bright flavors and chewy texture, they’re the perfect plant-based snack for kids and adults alike.
Servings: 10 servings of 15 gummies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup pure fruit juice get juice with no added sugar*
- 1 tablespoon agar agar powder
- ¼ cup liquid sweetener optional but recommended, I used maple syrup but agave syrup or honey would also work well if not vegan
Instructions
- Add the juice, agar agar, and maple syrup to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Let cool for just a minute, but no longer, as it hardens quickly.
- Drip the liquid into gummy bear molds using a dropper, working quickly so the liquid doesn’t harden. Place the molds into the fridge to chill until hardened, about 20 minutes.
- Pop out of the molds and store in an air-tight container. These can be stored at room temperature, but I suggest storing them in the fridge so they stay fresh longer.
Notes
Juice: I made 4 different flavors using pomegranate juice, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, and orange juice.
Texture: I want to stress that the texture of these gummy bears does not turn out quite as bouncy as traditional gummy bears. They’re a bit denser but still delicious and super fun!
I got about 150 traditional-sized gummy bears out of this recipe.
Texture: I want to stress that the texture of these gummy bears does not turn out quite as bouncy as traditional gummy bears. They’re a bit denser but still delicious and super fun!
I got about 150 traditional-sized gummy bears out of this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.1mg
