Cold and flu season is here. Boost your immune system with fun, flavoured Vegan Vitamin Gummy Bears. Gelatine-free, naturally sweetened and easy to make. These vitamin rich vegan gummy’s are filled with antioxidants and none of the fillers, artificial flavours, high-fructose corn syrup of store bought gummy’s.
These are so fun and easy to make get the entire family involved. Everyone can have a personalized gummy.
Use Your Imagination
If you can dream up the flavour you can put it in a gummy. The only requirement are: a liquid (coconut water, fruit juice, tea or coffee) and agar agar to stabalize. Add in any additional powders or flavours you like. Don’t worry if that sounds like too much work. I’ve created five flavour that I’m sharing with you today.
One important note is that these gummy’s do not have the texture of store bought. They are similar to very firm jello due to the agar agar.
My Flavours Of Vegan Vitamin Gummy Bears
I used coconut water as the liquid for my gummy’s, agave syrup to sweeten and vitamin and antioxidant rich powders. The flavours of Vegan Vitamin Gummy’s I created are:
–Blue Butterfly Tea and Acai berry
–Pink Pitaya Lemonade
–Camu Camu Orange Creamsicle
–Red Beet and Lemon
–Blue Spiralina Lemonade
What is Agar Agar?
Agar-Agar is vegetable gelatin that comes from red algae which is a type of seaweed. It has thickening and gelling properties that you’ll also find in many vegan candies. If you’re cooking with a recipe that calls for typical gelatin, you can swap it out for agar-agar but don’t be confused, this recipe calls for the powder form. If you can only find the flakes then use triple the amount as it’s not as strong.
What is Camu Camu?
Camu Camu is a cherry-like fruit that grows in the Amazon rainforest in Peru and Brazil. It is packed with antioxidants and vitamin C to help protect you from free radicals and boost your immune system. In fact, Camu Camu has 60 times more Vitamin C than an orange!
If you’re looking for more Camu Camu recipes try my: Camu Camu Chia Pudding
How to Make Vegan Vitamin Gummy Bears
- You’ll need a gummy bear mold or any shape mold you’d like. The one I have comes with 3 trays and droppers. Get it here
- Heat 1 cup of liquid and 1 tbsp powdered agar agar with 4 tbsp sweetener (or to taste) in a saucepan on the stove top. Bring to boil. Let cool and add the nutritional powder. It is important to let the solution cool slightly as high heat may weaken the potency. However do not let it cool completely as it will start to gel.
- Fill a dropper or use a small spoon to fill the molds to the top.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
More Immune Boosting Recipes
- Turmeric Oatmeal with Warm Berries
- Camu Camu Chia Pudding
- Blue Unicorn Smoothie Bowl
- Superfood Breakfast Bar
Try My Other Candy Recipes
Scroll below for a full list of ingredients and instructions. Let me know how you enjoy this recipe in the comment section below or find me at @SusanCooksVegan on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter!
PrintVegan Vitamin Gummy Bears
Cold and flu season is here. Boost your immune system with fun, flavoured Vegan Vitamin Gummy Bears. Gelatine-free, naturally sweetened and easy to make. These vitamin rich vegan gummy’s are filled with antioxidants and none of the fillers, artificial flavours, high-fructose corn syrup of store bought gummy’s.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 60–70 gummy’s 1x
- Category: snack
- Method: stovetop
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
For Bluebutterfly Asia Berry:
- 1 cup brewed Bluebutterfly Pea tea
- 4 tbsp agave syrup or to taste
- 1/2 tsp acai berry powder
- 1 tbsp powdered agar agar
For the Pink Pitaya& Lemon:
- 1 cup coconut water
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp agar agar
- 4 tbsp agave syrup or to taste
- 1/2 tsp pink pitaya powder
For the Camu Camu Creamsicle:
- 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (no pulp)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 tbsp agave or more as camu camu is bitter tasting
- 1 tbsp powered agar agar
- 1/2 tsp camu camu powder
For the Red Beet & Lemon
- 1 cup coconut water
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp agar agar
- 4 tbsp agave syrup or to taste
- 1/2 tsp beet powder
For the Blue Spiralina Lemonade
- 1 cup coconut water
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp agar agar
- 4 tbsp agave syrup or to taste
- 1/2 tsp blue spiralina powder
Instructions
- Place molds on a baking tray for easy handling (optional).
- Combine 1 cup liquid, sweetener of choice and 1 tbsp agar agar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil whisking frequently.
- Once mixture boils, turn down heat and allow to cool for 5 mins or until no longer steaming.
- Add flavour/vitamin powder. Stir very well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Using a dropper or spoon fill the molds.
- Place in refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Store for up to a week refrigerated in a covered container.
Notes
One important note is that these gummy’s do not have the texture of store bought. They are similar to very firm jello due to the agar agar.
