Looking to make vegan gummy bears without gelatin? Tired of gelatin sneaking its way into all of your favourite sweets? Check out my vegan gummy bears recipe!
Store-bought vegan gummy bears can get expensive, so I wanted to make you recipes for vegan gummies in 4 different coloured that you can mold into any shape you want, such as gummy bears! Now you can make gummy candies with your kids, or adults who are still a kid at heart!
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How To Make Gummy Bears Without Gelatin
Agar agar powder is the key ingredient to making gummy bears without gelatin. Rather than using gelatin, my vegan gummy bears recipe uses Agar Agar Powder, which is made from red algae. It has a natural jelly-like consistency and makes for a perfect gelatin substitute.
Keep in mind the texture of these candies is much softer than traditional gummy bears. But they also make for a fun healthy snack for you or kids!
INGREDIENTS FOR VEGAN GUMMY BEARS
INGREDIENTS FOR VEGAN GUMMY BEARSClear Gummy Bears
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 tbsp white sugar or agave syrup
- 2 tbsp Agar agar powder
Green Gummy Bears
- Handful of spinach
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 tbsp white sugar or agave syrup
- 2 tbsp Agar agar powder
Orange Gummy Bears
- 1 orange, peeled
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 tbsp white sugar or agave syrup
- 2 tbsp Agar agar powder
Purple / Red Gummy Bears
- ½ cup blueberries
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 tbsp white sugar or agave syrup
- 2 tbsp Agar agar powder
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR VEGAN GUMMY BEARS
- Start by placing any molds you want to use for your vegan gummier into the freezer to chill them so the candies can set faster.
- Blend the fruits/vegetables with apple juice in a blender until smooth.
- Strain with a fine-mesh sieve, using a spoon to press the liquid from the pulp.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the strained liquid with sweetener and agar-agar powder.
- Bring this to a simmer while stirring constantly. Simmer for 3 minutes while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Then, using a dropper (mine came with the molds I bought), fill the molds with the liquid and place it in the fridge for 30 mins to 1 hour.
- Remove the candies from the molds and enjoy!
I’ve created easy-to-follow instructions below! You can also watch me on YouTube show you how to make it!
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How To Make: Vegan Gummy Bears
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My favourite part of making vegan gummy bears at home is that you can make them in every colour and mold them into any cute shapes!
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Recipe for Vegan Gummy Bears
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 tbsp white sugar or agave syrup
- 2 tbsp Agar agar powder
- Handful of spinach
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 tbsp white sugar or agave syrup
- 3 tbsp Agar agar powder
- 1 orange, peeled
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 tbsp white sugar or agave syrup
- 3 tbsp Agar agar powder
- ½ cup blueberries
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 tbsp white sugar or agave syrup
- 3 tbsp Agar agar powder
- Placing molds in the freezer to chill so candies set faster.
- Blend the fruits/vegetables with apple juice in a blender until smooth.
- Strain with a fine-mesh sieve, using a spoon to press the liquid from the pulp.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the strained liquid with sweetener and agar-agar powder.
- Bring to a simmer while stirring constantly.
- Simmer for 3 minutes while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Remove the mixture from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Using a dropper, fill the molds with the liquid and place in the fridge for 30 mins to 1 hour.
- Remove candies from the molds and enjoy!
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Could I put the gummy mix in a flat bottom dish and then into the fridge and skip the molds? Then slice them up once they’ve set?
These don’t have the same texture as gummy bears, but they’re a nice health snack that does help curb my candy cravings
Can Seamoss be used instead of agar agar?
I seamoss be used instead of Agar Agar?
This is such a fun recipe to make with kids!
How can I give them a “shelf life” so I can gift to friends and family? Is that possible with this recipe?
I’d say about 5-7 days in the fridge
Add potassium sorbate and a tiny bit of citric acid. It makes them last slightly longer, but make sure to keep them away from direct sun. You can also put them in the fridge in an open container, and they will dry out more. But don’t place them in the fridge in a closed container, otherwise the condensation will cause mold.
I just ordered gummy bear molds from amazon and can’t wait to try this!
Where did you find the molds? Can you provide a link plz? Also, thanks for the recipe! I’m trying it out today.
Here you are https://amzn.to/38JTbw4
For the chewy texture you have to use xanthan gum. I hope you make mint ones. Love your recipe.❤
WOW I didn’t know it was so easy?? i’m going to make some ginger candies
how much did you put in?! does it replace the agar? i love chewy gummies!!
I’m going to try these with Coca-Cola (maybe left out to lose the bubbles). I miss cola gummies!
I love how natural these gummy bears are! No artificial flavour or colouring! Kids loved them!
Loved it! Might just do this again this weekend for halloween haha
How long can the gummies be kept for?
These were really fun to make with my kiddos as a healthy treat
Can I use water or another juice instead of apple juice? I’m allergic to them 🙂
You could try something with the same consistency like cranberry juice, but they will be more cranberry flavoured
what do u think would happen if coconut oil was added to the recipe 🌲💨
Try it out and let me know!
Will I still make Coca Cola gummy bear without agar powder!
The agar gives the gummies have their texture, without it I’m afraid they won’t set
Can I still make Coca Cola gummy bear without algae powder!
I tried this recipe with 1/2 the agar agar recommened and they were delicious gummy bears. I prefer my gummies soft, not hard.
Thanks for the tip. I like mine soft too.
how long do these keep for? and do they have to stay in the fridge?
I keep them in the fridge. They last about 3 days but usually get eaten faster than that
Would I be able to remove the sugar? I think the gummies would be sweet enough without added sweetener
You absolutely can, it will change the texture of the gummies to something softer, so that’s something to keep in mind.
Will this recipe work with frozen fruit/berries?
Absolutely!
Please leave your feedback! I love to hear your changes on my recipes !
Do these have to be kept refrigerated or can they stay on the counter?