Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies

Get your daily dose of ACV in these bite-sized apple cider vinegar gummies!

Admittedly, apple cider vinegar is not the most pleasant of drinks to consume, but the health benefits are so valuable that it’s hard to ignore. So, how do we reap the apple cider vinegar benefits without cringing everytime we swallow? We turn it into a gummy of course.

This fun apple cider vinegar gummy recipe is convenient, easy to transport, and, with only 4 ingredients, it’s something that even less-experienced cooks can master. One of the key ingredients is grass-fed gelatin, so in addition to receiving all of the health benefits of ACV, you’re also harnessing the healing power of gelatin.
The Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Gelatin You May Not Have Known About

If you’re reading this, you likely already know about the health benefits of ACV. But what about the other key ingredient in this recipe, gelatin? Gelatin is much more than just the sticky ingredient in Jell-O. Technically speaking, gelatin is derived from collagen, which is an important protein found in animals. By consuming gelatin, we are provided with important amino acids, which are the “building blocks” of protein.

Gelatin is a powerhouse when it comes to healing our bodies. It’s responsible for improving gut health, soothing digestion, as well as healing and strengthening our bones. 
Improves Gut Health and Digestion
Gelatin is beneficial in preventing intestinal damage and improving the lining of the digestive tract, which can help to prevent leaky gut syndrome. It can also improve your ability to produce gastric acid secretions that are needed for proper digestion and absorption of nutrients[1]. So, gelatin plays a huge role when it comes to the health of our gut, which explains why Jell-O is often served to patients at hospitals.

Protects Joints and Lowers Joint Pain
Anyone suffering from arthritis will know that gelatin helps to ease symptoms of both osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis. This is because gelatin and collagen help to stall chronic inflammatory responses within the body, which reduces pain and stops progressive disease.

Improves Sleep Quality
If you find that you have difficulty sleeping then gelatin could be a good solution for you. One study shows that when participants ingested 3 grams of gelatin prior to going to bed their ability to sleep was greatly improved[2].

Improves Cognitive Ability & Lifts Mood
Glycine, which is in gelatin, is an amino acid that is considered to be an “inhibitory neurotransmitter”, meaning it acts similarly to anti-anxiety or antidepressant medication, but without the side effects.Improves Skin Health
Gelatin will help to keep your skin looking younger, longer by renewing skin cells and blocking UV light damage. Not only does gelatin keep your skin looking fabulous, but it also protects you from free radical damage, wrinkles, and potentially skin cancer.
Maintains Strong Bones
Our bones require a lot of nutrients in order to keep them functioning properly. Gelatin’s benefits are two fold in this respect. First, gelatin contains many essential nutrients, like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon, and sulfur, which are all necessary for keeping our bones strong and preventing damage[1]. Second, gelatin is approximately 85% protein by weight and contains important amino acids for proper collagen production [3]. Collagen is very important for the integrity of our bones and represents over 30% its mass !

Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits and How They Relate to You

Despite its bitter taste, apple cider vinegar is one of the healthiest things you can drink. ACV’s benefits include:

• Controls blood sugar levels and fights diabetes
• Helps to lower your cholesterol and the risk of heart disease
• Boosts your digestive health
• Helps you lose weight and fight belly fat

Drinking ACV alone can be quite hard to swallow, which is why we recommend trying this apple cider vinegar gummy recipe that is so tasty even the kids will love it.

To make these gummies, you’ll just need apple cider vinegar, apple juice, water, and grass-fed gelatin. Apple juice helps offset the bitterness of the ACV, creating a balanced sweet flavor that you’re bound to fall in love with.

Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies

Get your daily dose of ACV in these bite-sized apple cider vinegar gummies.
Recipe by: Felicia Lim

Total Time: 1 Hour 10 Minutes
Preparation time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour 5 Minutes
Serves: 24
Tools:

• Large saucepan
• Wooden spoon
• Silicone ice cube trays or molds

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups organic apple juice
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup water
• 5 tablespoons gelatin powder

Instructions:

1. Combine the apple juice, apple cider vinegar and water in a large saucepan (no heat) and stir well. Sprinkle the gelatin powder over the liquid and mix, letting it sit for two minutes.
2. Switch on the heat to medium-low stir with a wooden spoon for five minutes until the gelatin is fully dissolved.
3. Pour the gelatin mixture into ice cube trays and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Tip: You can also make these gummies in any kind of silicone mold you prefer. Or, pour the gelatin liquid mixture into a deep dish, and then slice into pieces once solid.

Getting your daily dose of ACV doesn’t have to be boring and repetitive. Now, you can make sure that every family member is reaping the benefits of ACV, and have fun at the same time, by using your creativity to make these apple cider vinegar gummies. Your body will thank you for it.