Probiotic Gummy Bear Recipe
Make these delicious, gut-friendly probiotic gummy bears at home! Using a simple temperature trick to protect live cultures, this fruity, creamy treat is perfect for both kids and adults.
Equipment
- Blender
- Silicone gummy bear molds
- Food thermometer
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups frozen berries (defrosted, drained, and room temperature)
- 1.5 cups plain yogurt (or milk kefir)
- 2 cups fruit juice
- 1 TBSP lime juice) ¼ cup honey (optional, or
- 0.25 cup gelatin
Instructions
Prepare the fruit base
- Start by making sure the berries are fully thawed and well drained, with no icy bits hiding in the middle. Let both the berries and the yogurt sit until they reach room temperature, because cold ingredients can shock the gelatin and create rubbery lumps.
- Add the room temperature berries and plain yogurt, or milk kefir, to a blender. Blend until the mixture looks completely smooth, creamy, and evenly colored, with no visible fruit pieces left behind.
Bloom and heat the gelatin mixture
- Pour half of the fruit juice into a medium-sized stainless steel bowl or a glass baking dish. Sprinkle the gelatin slowly and evenly across the surface, then leave it alone for 5 to 10 minutes so it can absorb the liquid and swell properly.
- While that gelatin is blooming, pour the remaining juice into a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer. You want it hot and gently steaming, not rolling or aggressive.
- Once the juice is heated, take the saucepan off the heat and stir in the honey or lime juice, if using. This is also the moment to add a small pinch of sea salt, which quietly deepens the berry flavor.
- Pour the warm juice into the bloomed gelatin and whisk until the mixture is silky and fully dissolved. There should be no grainy bits or stubborn clumps, and the liquid should look glossy and smooth.
Cool, blend, and mold
- Before the probiotic base goes anywhere near the warm liquid, use a food thermometer and let the gelatin mixture cool to below 110°F. This step is essential because too much heat can damage the live probiotic cultures.
- As soon as the mixture is safely below 110°F, pour it into the blender with the fruit and yogurt base. Blend on LOW speed only until everything is just combined, which keeps the texture smooth without whipping in too much air.
- Pour the finished mixture into silicone gummy bear molds or into a greased glass baking dish. Transfer it to the refrigerator and chill until fully set, then serve cold for the best chewy, sweet-tart bite.
Notes
Expert Pro Tip: Sprinkle the gelatin slowly over cool juice when blooming instead of dumping it in one pile. This simple move prevents stubborn clumps and gives you a much smoother finish.
Temperature Safety: Do not pour the warm gelatin mixture into the probiotic base without checking the temperature first. Staying below 110°F is the safest move for keeping live cultures intact.
Storage Guideline: Because these gummies do not contain chemical preservatives, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are best enjoyed within 5 to 7 days.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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