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    Published: Sep 21, 2023 · Modified: May 1, 2025

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    Homemade gummies with grass fed beef gelatin! If you love gummy worms and gummy bears but aren't a fan of the long ingredient list, make my 2 ingredient homemade gummy worms!

    These gummies can be made into homemade 2 ingredient gummy bears, homemade gummy worms, anything. The shape of your homemade gummies will depend on the mold you use. If you don't have a mold simply pour them into a long sheet tray and then slice into squares once cool.

    This is the best homemade gummy recipe I've tried and in the past week I've already made it 3 times! My two year old absolutely loves helping me make (and eat them!).

    Craving ice cream but in a healthy way? Try my Thick Smoothie Bowl Recipe! Smoothie bowls are a super quick, easy and healthy no bake dessert recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth immediately.

    HEALTHY HOMEMADE GUMMY INGREDIENTS

    My easy homemade gummy recipe take only 2 ingredients and are SO healthy for you.

    1. 8 cups Fruit of choice (I like watermelon & strawberries because they have a high water content)
    2. 5 tablespoons Grass fed beef gelatin

    And that is it! I think the fruit sweetens the gummies nicely, you don't need any sugar not even honey! But, if you do like your gummies on the very sweet side you can add some raw honey after they start to cool so that you can retain all the honey benefits.

    WHAT ARE THE MAIN INGREDIENTS IN GUMMY WORMS?

    Store bought gummy worms, yuck! I won't even go down the candy aisle anymore after I found out the ingredients. If you don't know, now you know:

    Corn Syrup, Sugar, Gelatin, Modified Food Starch (Corn), Fumaric Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Lactate, Sodium Lactate, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Titanium Dioxide [Color], Yellow 5, Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1.
    from trolli website

    HEALTHY BENEFITS OF HOMEMADE GELATIN GUMMY WORMS

    I made my homemade gummies with grass fed beef gelatin for the most benefits and the lowest amount of chemicals. Buy grass fed if possible.

    • Watermelon provides a refreshing and hydrating base for the gummy worms, offering a rich source of vitamins, particularly vitamin C, and antioxidants that support skin health and immune function.
    • Grass-fed beef gelatin adds essential amino acids, promoting joint and gut health while aiding in collagen production for improved skin and hair.

    HOW TO MAKE GUMMY WORMS (OR BEARS) AT HOME WITH JUST 2 INGREDIENTS!

    2 ingredient gummy worms are SO easy to make at home and so much healthier than the store bought. If you're a mom like me, you're constantly looking for ways to get your child to eat healthier. These homemade gummies are sure to be a hit with your kids!

    STEP 1: BLEND FRUIT OF CHOICE (I USED WATERMELON)

    In your blender, add 8 cups fruit of choice. I used 8 cups of frozen watermelon I had leftover from the summer and thawed it. If you are using frozen fruit for your homemade gummy worms, make sure to thaw out the fruit completely.

    You can use any kind of fruit that you like, however, I would suggest to use juicy fruits like watermelon, strawberries, and other varieties of melon.

    Blend on high until your fruit is completely smooth and pureed.

    STEP 2: STRAIN FRUIT AND ADD GELATIN

    Strain your watermelon, or fruit of choice, through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl. Discard the pulp.

    Transfer half of the juice to a saucepan and heat over low heat. You want to warm it, but not bring it to a boil or even a simmer.

    Sprinkle 5 tablespoons of grass fed beef gelatin across the top of the juice left in the bowl. Allow the gelatin to soak up the juice completely.

    STEP 3: HEAT AND THEN POUR INTO MOLDS

    Whisk the gelatin into the juice and then add it to the saucepan. Whisk until the gelatin is just dissolved, then pour into your favorite gummy molds. I used a variety of ice cube trays, gummy worms, and gummy bear molds.

    Place in the fridge for about 2 hours up to overnight to set.

    Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week!

    HEALTHY HOMEMADE GUMMY WORMS ON DIRT PUDDING

    Want a delicious dirt pudding made with healthy homemade gummy worms? Make my Avocado Banana Chocolate Pudding for a fun treat your kids are sure to love!

    In your blender add:

    • 2 ripe bananas
    • 1 ripe avocado
    • ¼-½ cup raw cacao powder (use ½ for very dark chocolate flavor)
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1-2 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional for extra sweetness)
    • ½ teaspoon pink sea salt

    Blend on high, scoop into a serving dish then top with your homemade gummies. Enjoy!

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    FAQ'S

    Frequently asked questions about my healthy homemade gummy worm recipe.

    Do homemade gummies need to be refrigerated?

    Yes, homemade gummies are made with fresh ingredients that need to be refrigerated.

    How do you make homemade gummies not sticky?

    My homemade gummy recipe with gelatin has enough gelatin to liquid ratio that it should not be sticky at all. Make sure to chill your gummies completely before attempting to remove from the molds.

    How long do homemade gummies last?

    How long do homemade gummy worms last? These homemade gummy worms from scratch will last in the fridge up to a week if stored in an airtight container.

    How to make gummy worms sour?

    My gummy recipe is made with unflavored gelatin, so it will take on the flavor of whatever fruit you choose. If you like a more sour flavor, you can add ¼-1/2 cup of fresh squeezed lime juice to your watermelon juice.

    2 ingredient homemade gummy worms recipe

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    Easy Homemade Gummy Worms (2 Ingredients!)

    Ditch your store bought gummy worms and make them homemade instead! My homemade gummy worm recipe is so easy to make and requires only 2 ingredients. Yes just 2 ingredients and no added sugar at all! These gummy worms are great for toddlers and kids, and mamas for healthy skin and nails.
    3.67 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 people
    Calories 35 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender
    • fine mesh strainer
    • sauce pan
    • Whisk
    • gummy molds

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 cups watermelon, or fruit of choice
    • 5 tablespoon grass fed beef gelatin

    Instructions
     

    • In your blender, add 8 cups fruit of choice. I used 8 cups of frozen watermelon I had leftover from the summer and thawed it. If you are using frozen fruit for your homemade gummy worms, make sure to thaw out the fruit completely.
      You can use any kind of fruit that you like, however, I would suggest to use juicy fruits like watermelon, strawberries, and other varieties of melon.
      8 cups watermelon, or fruit of choice
      frozen watermelon in a blender for homemade gummy worms
    • Blend on high until your fruit is completely smooth and pureed.
      Strain your watermelon, or fruit of choice, through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl. Discard the pulp.
      easy homemade gummy recipes using pureed watermelon
    • Transfer half of the juice to a saucepan and heat over low heat. You want to warm it, but not bring it to a boil or even a simmer.
      Sprinkle 5 tablespoons of grass fed beef gelatin across the top of the juice left in the bowl.
      5 tablespoon grass fed beef gelatin
      Homemade gummy worms recipes
    • Allow the gelatin to soak up the juice completely. Whisk the gelatin into the juice.
      best homemade gummy recipes mixing gelatin into watermelon
    • Add the gelatin mixture to the saucepan. Whisk until the gelatin is just dissolved.
      homemade gummies with gelatin mixing over the stove
    • Pour into your favorite gummy molds. I used a variety of ice cube trays, gummy worms, and gummy bear molds.
      homemade gummy recipes with gelatin
    • Place in the fridge for about 2 hours up to overnight to set.
      Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week!
      2 ingredient homemade gummy worms setting in the fridge
    • See notes for the dirt pudding recipe, or search "avocado banana chocolate pudding" here on my blog for the full recipe!
      homemade gummy worms on dirt pudding

    Notes

    Nutrition facts for any recipe on thehintofrosemary are only an estimate and not guaranteed. Nutrition facts for my homemade gummy worms are calculated so that 1 serving gives you 1 tablespoon of gelatin, but may vary depending on how many you eat.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving (about ⅕ the recipe)Calories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2g
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    1. Anne

      November 21, 2023 at 3:43 am

      5 stars
      These homemade gummy worms came out absolutely perfect!! Thank you for making another recipe so simple and so much healthier

    2. Brianna

      March 10, 2024 at 5:05 am

      1 star
      Didn’t work

    3. Rosemary

      March 17, 2024 at 5:59 pm

      How much liquid to gelatin did you use?

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