Homemade Sour Watermelon Gummies with Collagen
These homemade watermelon gummies are made with fresh watermelon, bright lime juice, and a boost of gelatin + collagen for extra protein and that classic bounce!
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, chunks
- 6 tbsp unflavored gelatin
- 4 tbsp collagen peptides
- 1/3 cup lime juice, fresh
- 1-3 tbsp honey, optional
Instructions
- Blend the watermelon until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve – you’ll have about 2–2½ cups juice. Divide into two bowls: hot half and cold half (roughly equal).
- Whisk gelatin + collagen into the cold watermelon juice and let sit 3–5 minutes to bloom (it will look thick and spongy).
- In a small saucepan, heat the hot watermelon juice with lime juice (and honey, if using) over medium-low until steaming - not boiling.
- Add the bloomed gelatin/collagen into the hot watermelon juice. Whisk patiently until completely dissolved and silky (1–2 minutes).
- Pour into mini watermelon silicone molds (or a pan). Refrigerate until set, 2–3 hours. Pop out or cut into squares. Makes about 75 bite-size gummies.
Notes
For sour patch vibes: Right before serving, lightly coat the set gummies in a blend of superfine cane sugar and citric acid for a sweet-tart finish. If you prefer a natural option, use finely grated lime zest instead for a bright, zippy twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 6kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0.01g, Saturated Fat: 0.001g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.004g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g, Sodium: 0.1mg, Potassium: 10mg, Fiber: 0.04g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 47IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 1mg, Iron: 0.02mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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