Coconut Milk Gummies

Food as Medicine:

Gelatin is comprised of glycine and proline, two amino acids that are generally limited in the American diet as they are found abundant in organs, bones, and fibrous animal tissues not commonly consumed. The amino acids contribute to healthy skin with promoting collagen formation as well as promoting hair and nail strength. Also, gelatin can be therapeutic for bone and joint support, showing promising research and outcomes superior to Glucosamine supplements. Its main claim to fame is the ability to line the gut and reduce inflammation caused by food allergies or inflammatory bowel disease. Gelatin has mucilaginous (aka “oopy-goopy”) compounds that reline the gut essentially servings as a “face-lift” for the GI tract! Beyond these benefits there is some compelling research that it may reduce cellulite and boost weight loss! With all these benefits, break out the Gelatin (Grassfed sources, not your standard confined animal farm sourcing found in Jello or Knox) and get in the kitchen!

Note: There two different color variations listed below, feel free to make just one or divide up your gelatin mixture and try both!

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut water

3 Tbsp Vital Proteins Grassfed Gelatin

1 cup full fat coconut milk

1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup

1/8 tsp food grade lemon essential oil

1/8 tsp turmeric powder for yellow or 1/8 tsp beet powder for pink gummies

Directions:

1. Place the coconut water in a small bowl and add the gelatin. Mix until combined and allow to “bloom” while you do the next steps.
2. Bring the coconut milk to a simmer over low heat. Once heated, place in the blender and add the gelatin and coconut water mixture, honey, essential oil and turmeric or beet for color. Blend on high for about 30 seconds or until color is uniform throughout.
3. Tap the blender on the counter to break up any bubbles. If you have created a lot of foam, you may want to skim this off before proceeding.
4. Pour the gelatin into an 8×8 glass dish or into silicone molds of your choice. Refrigerate 3 hours or up to overnight. Cut into 1×1 squares or use cookie cutters to cut into fun shapes!

Makes about 16 servings, a 1×1 portion per day is a medicinal dose!

Nutrition facts per serving: 76 Calories, 5g Fat, 3g Carbohydrate, 6g Protein