If you're like me & loved those childhood gummy bears, but just can't endure the stomach ache these days... try this recipe for a super healthy version!

What you need:
1 cup 100% juice (like pomegranate, cranberry, or orange)
3 drops doTERRA Citrus Essential Oil (I like to use Lime, Wild Orange, &/or Tangerine)
1T Xylitol (or 1T raw, good quality honey)
3-4T Beef Gelatin (I like to use Vital Proteins brand)
flexible silicone molds

Benefits of Gelatin:
- Promotes healthy hair, skin, nails
- Keeps bones & joints healthy
- Supportive for the immune, digestive, & central nervous systems

What to do:
In a saucepan, heat the juice over medium heat until hot, but not boiling. Lower the heat & stir in the xylitol (or honey) until dissolved.

Whisk in gelatin slowly 1T at a time so it doesn't get clumpy & keep stirring until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Once you have no lumps, remove from heat and carefully transfer the liquid into your gummy molds.

Tips: Use flexible molds so you can pop out the shapes easily later. I like to put the molds on a baking sheet to make it easy to move into the fridge. And I usually use a measuring cup with a spout so I don't spill everywhere. Don't worry about being perfect, you can also run the backside of a knife along the mold to evenly distribute into each shape.

Refrigerate until firm (30min to 1hour), then pop out & enjoy!

Store in the fridge in an airtight container. They will melt in high temps.

Makes about 50 gummies
1 hour

(Recipe inspired from The Whole Daily).