Apple cider vinegar gummies are a great way to get your daily dose of ACV! These homemade gummies are made with grass-fed gelatin, acv, lemon juice, and raw honey.
You’ve probably heard of apple cider vinegar and are most likely familiar with some of its purported health benefits. It is a lasting natural health craze that doesn’t seem to be fading any time soon. However, unlike other fad health remedies and miracle cures that are nothing but snake oil, apple cider vinegar (ACV) actually has a wealth of scientific evidence to back up its benefits. Here are just a few reasons you should add ACV to your diet today.
4 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
- Reduces blood pressure: High blood pressure is a significant contributor to heart disease and can cause heart muscles to weaken over time. Apple cider vinegar has been shown to reduce high blood pressure and increase heart health.
- Help you lose weight: Believe it or not, science actually backs up this famous benefit of ACV. One study, in particular, showed a significant reduction of belly fat in obese individuals after daily exposure to ACV. Keep in mind that merely drinking apple cider vinegar alone will not cause you to lose weight. However, it is a useful weight loss aid when combined with a healthy diet and active lifestyle.
- Lowers blood sugar: ACV could be beneficial for those with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or anyone who has trouble managing their blood sugar. Human studies have shown that it is effective at improving insulin sensitivity and lowering blood sugar following meals.
- It may help prevent cancer: Some evidence suggests that ACV may help kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. However, these studies have not progressed to human trials, so it is essential to take this evidence as highly preliminary. It is a noted antioxidant powerhouse, though, containing phenols such as catechin and caffeic acid, and could help the body fight off damaging free radicals.
What kind of ACV should you buy?
Not all ACV is created equal. It can often be hard to decipher which kind is the best when they all seem to say some variation of “natural,” “organic,” or “raw.” Make sure that you are purchasing organic, raw, and unfiltered apple cider vinegar (like this one). It should be murky in the bottom, with “the mother” still intact and clearly visible.
How To Make Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies
You’ll need gelatin (I use this grass-fed gelatin), lemon juice, apple cider, and a sweetener of choice. I used raw honey, but stevia drops or monk fruit sweeteners work well in this recipe.
First, you’ll want to “bloom” the gelatin in water. Then, mix the honey and lemon juice into the gelatin mixture and set aside. You may use a sugar-free sweetener in place of honey if you prefer.
Then, heat the apple cider vinegar, remaining water over low heat. Mix the warm liquid with the gelatin and stir until the gelatin has dissolved.
Now it’s time to pour the gummy mixture into molds. You may also use an 8×8 square pan.
Refrigerate the gummies for 30-45 minutes or until set. Then, pop them out of the molds and store them in an air-tight container.
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Apple cider vinegar gummies are a great way to get your daily dose of ACV! These homemade gummies are made with grass-fed gelatin, ACV, lemon juice, and raw honey.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 Gummies 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tbs grass-fed gelatin powder
- 2 tbs lemon juice
- 3 tbs raw honey
- 1/2 cup raw apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water (or apple juice to make sweeter gummies)
Instructions
- Mix the gelatin and 1/4 cup water together in a small bowl and let the gelatin expand, or “bloom”.
- Add the lemon juice and raw honey into the gelatin mixture.
- Heat the apple cider vinegar and remaining 1/2 cup water (or apple juice) together over low heat. Once the mixture is hot, but not boiling, remove from the heat and mix with the gelatin mixture.
- Mix until the gelatin dissolves.
- Pour the gummy mixture into molds and refrigerate until they set, 35-40 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: Whole Batch
- Calories: 370
- Fat: .1g
- Carbohydrates: 54.2g
- Protein: 33g
Nutritional Info: There are 370 calories, 33g protein, and 54.2g of carbohydrates in the whole batch of gummies. If you replace the honey with 3 tbs of swerve, there will only be 6g of net carbs in this recipe. I use https://cronometer.com to calculate the macros for my recipes.
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Personally, I drink vinegar shots and don’t mind the flavor. It takes time to get used to that, so I recommend maybe starting with a touch more sweetener at first and gradually reduce until you can get where the recipe currently is.
On a side note, if you are putting the lemon juice you can buy from the store in these gummies, that may be part of the flavor issue as well. Using freshly squeezed lemon juice could make a difference here. Personally, not sure the lemon juice would be needed here if you have a good apple cider vinegar and probably not the sweetener if you are able to drink the vinegar straight. I am waiting for ingredients, but definitely making these as well as a cherry gelatin recipe I came across.
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thank you so much for sharing! i tried this on the weekend and it wasn’t as yummy as I thought it would be – had to throw it away 🙁 maybe I wasn’t prepared properly with what to expect
Try using apple juice instead of water! I made another batch with apple juice and it was much tastier. I don’t mind the taste of ACV, but I can understand why these without the juice might be too acidic.
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I was hoping to avoid the Apple cider vinegar taste with the lemon and honey but it still had a strong vinegar taste and I also threw them out. I’ll try it with apple juice next time and hope for the best.
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I have been trying to make healthier food these days and these gummies look delicious for my kids. Definitely trying them over the weekend.
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Won’t heating the acv kill the probiotics?
I just read an article that indicates if you heat it for longer than 10 minutes it will and adding it to warm water lessens the bacteria present. They recommended adding it to cool water.
Great recipe! I can’t wait to try this one. I’ve been making different flavor gummies for myself and my kids so that we’re incorporating more gelatin so hopefully this one will be a hit!
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Hey, great recipe, thank you!
How long will these keep, and do they have to be refrigerated?
Hi & thanks for the recipe. I made these according to your directions, but they will NOT release from the silicone molds! They break in half & stick to the sides. Tempted to put the trays into the freezer in an effort to save what’s left. Do you think dusting the molds with cornstarch, arrowroot or spraying the molds wouldmake a difference? I am using a daisy-shaped mold, flat with straight sides. Should be straightforward. I’m totally frustrated! Thanks in advance for any advice.
Oh no! Maybe try greasing the molds with coconut oil first?
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Hey, great recipe, thank you!
How long will they keep, and do they need to be refrigerated?
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Same question as above – can agar agar be used in place of regular gelatin?
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Yes, agar powder should work fine in place of gelatin.
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These sound great. However, can I use agar agar for a vegetarian option?