How to Make Healthy Chocolate Gummies (easy recipe!)
Wouldn't it be great if when your child asked for a chocolate treat you could feel great about giving them one? or two? or as many as they wanted?
This easy recipe for healthy chocolate gummies is the holy grail of giving kids what they want while sneaking in tons of nutrition!
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Watch the video on how to make healthy chocolate gummies
Get the Gear & Ingredients
Here is what I used for this recipe:
Silicone food-grade candy molds (It came with the pipettes too)
Vital Proteins grass-fed gelatin powder - you can save money by setting up a subscription with Vital Protiens. (or buy on Amazon). Vital Proteins is a great quality brand that we have been using exclusively now.
The Recipe
Healthy Chocolate Gummies Recipe
Lose the sugar, the artificial dyes, and artificial colors! Give your child (and yourself) a treat that you will totally want to devour but will also give your body super nutrients for strong bones, cartilage, hair, nails (and did I mention beautiful skin?)
1 can full-fat coconut milk ((or 14.5oz of any milk))
1/4 cup raw cacao
3 Tbsp raw honey (or maple syrup)
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 Tbsp grass-fed gelatin
Warm the coconut milk over medium heat. You want the mixture to be hot but not boiling. Add the cacao using a whisk to thoroughly mix.
Add the honey and vanilla and stir well.
Add the gelatin 1 Tbsp at a time whisking continuously to avoid clumping.
Remove from heat. (Optional - add mixture to a Pyrex container with pouring spout for easier pouring.) Work quickly to pour mixture into a glass dish lined with parchment paper or into silicone candy or ice molds. (Don't take too long doing this step or the mixture will harden.)
Chill in fridge for at least one hour.
Remove from molds or if you used a glass baking dish, slice into 1 inch squares and remove with a spatula. Serve and enjoy.
Store in the fridge.
Peppermint-Chocolate variation: substitute vanilla extract with 1 tsp peppermint extract or 2 drops peppermint essential oil*.
If your gummies are resisting the exit from the molds, try freezing them for 5 minutes, it will be much easier!
Recipe Notes
*Peppermint Essential Oil
*Use only pure, therapeutic grade essential oils. This is why I only cook with doTERRA essential oils. They are of the highest quality. Learn more about why I choose doTERRA here.
Can I use Collagen?
NO! Your gummies won't be gummies! The gelatin makes them have the correct "gummy" texture.
Milk Substitutes
You can substitute any milk here. Just use the same amount.
Getting them out of the molds
If you are having trouble getting them out of the molds - try putting them in the freezer for 5-10 minutes first. They will be a little more firm and easier to get out.
Where to keep them?
Store these in the fridge to help keep their shape and because there are no crappy preservatives in there!
Try more shapes!
You can use any silicone mold - why not play around with some new shapes? On our list to try next...lego minifigure shapes!
Here are some hearts for Valentine's Day.
and you can make an army of gummy bears!
encourage your child to play with their food! Then they will gobble it all up - health stuff and all!
You can start with simple ice cube trays (as long as they are silicone) or pour the mixture into a glass baking dish and cut the gummies into simple squares.
Are they really healthy?
Yes - you can have your gummies and eat them too. This is a dessert that you can feel good about indulging in. (Don't tell your kids how good it is for them!)
Personally, I love that I have yet another way to eat bone broth. Yes, did you know that? Gelatin is basically bone broth dried and powdered. Here are just some of the amazing benefits of bone broth:
Boosts the immune system
Reduces joint pain
Supports weight loss
Aids in sleep
Promotes healthy hair + skin
Heals the gut
Supports healthy digestion
Fights inflammation which is the root cause of most disease
Enhances brain function + mood (
Highly nutritious
I would love to hear how this recipe worked for you! Did you like it? Please leave a comment below.
Happy Indulging,
Do you want more recipes that use the powerful healing nutrients found in bone broth? Learn how to make the perfect smoothie using collagen. Or check out my favorite smoothie that I have almost everyday - and add some collagen!
