Healing Ginger Lemon Gummies are a fun way to nourish kids and parents alike! With only a few simple ingredients, they’re safe for paleo and GAPS diets, with options making them GAPS Intro friendly and low carb, too!
Snack time!
If you’ve ever done the GAPS diet, especially the Intro Diet, you’ll know that one of the hardest parts is letting go of all your old comforting snacks. Gone are the chips, crackers, raw veggies and hummus, etc. You’ve got to get used to snacking on a mug of broth, a bowl of soup, or some sauerkraut (not that my kids mind that last one).
But I’ve found on my journey through GAPS that gummies and jellos can be equally as nourishing as broth/soups and ferments! Not the same, mind you, but still very valuable to gut health. I’m not talking about store-bought – just FYI. In order to get the most nutritional value from gummies and jellos you really must make them at home with quality ingredients.
Ginger Lemon Gummies
These cute little star-shaped gummies are one of my kids’ favorite GAPS snacks. There’s a lot of goodness packed into them! Vitamins, minerals, and more. As my husband is always telling my kids in a sing-song voice, “You can’t even taaaaste it!”
Ginger
This spicy (as my kids say) little root is one of my loves. And it’s not because I have red hair. Ginger is packed full of nutritiousness! It’s such a strong anti-inflammatory that it even rivals NSAIDs. And it breaks down toxic buildup that accumulates in your organs to help lower the risk of infections. Ginger is also wonderful for cleaning out the lymphatic system, in other words, it helpins you detox.
For those who struggle with allergies or lung issues (I’m raising my hand here), ginger helps break up the overproduction of phlegm, easing your congestion while giving your immune system a boost!
Lemon
While all citrus are packed with immune-boosting antioxidants from vitamin C, lemons are especially helpful. All those antioxidants help fight inflammation and improve the immune system. They do this by neutralizing harmful free radicals and helping your body stay free from bacterial and viral infections.
Lemons also help calm respiratory problems by loosening mucus so that your body can easily eliminate it, and can even help soothe an asthma attack. Since they’re such a good source of vitamin C, lemons help with more long-term respiratory issues, too.
Honey
Speaking of being loaded with vitamin C, honey is as well! On top of that wonderful benefit, honey is full of B6, calcium, iron, and friendly bacteria. Honey is an amazing anti-fungal, probiotic, especially when it’s raw and local to you.
Gelatin
Equally as important as the above ingredients, is a good quality gelatin. Gelatin is an amazing source of essential amino acids. It’s helpful in protecting the intestines from damage and strengthening the lining of the digestive tract. This keeps the gut strong and helps prevent leaky gut syndrome. Gelatin is packed with vitamins, minerals, and organic compounds like copper, selenium, and phosphorous. Plus it’s an excellent source of proteins – it’s 98-99% protein by weight!
I love using Perfect Supplements gelatin. It’s sourced from grass-fed cattle, making it kosher, non-GMO, and of course 100% gluten-free. I do use Great Lakes gelatin as well, if I’m in a pinch. It’s also from grass-fed cattle and is non-GMO.
More healing snacks.
Homemade fruit snacks and gummies are one of my favorite ways to get healing goodness into my kids’ snack time. Here are a few of their favorite options, as well as a few other non-gummie snacks that are packed with nutrition.
- Cranberry Kefir Fruit Snacks
- Kombucha Lemon Gummies
- Homemade Grapefruit Gummies
- Pumpkin Pie Gummies
- Homemade Strawberry Fruit Snacks
- Gut-Healing Ginger Honey Jello
- 2-Ingredient Squash Custard
- Easy, Homemade Yogurt in the Instant Pot
- 3-Ingredient Coconut Orange Gummies
- Lacto-Fermented Cauliflower
- Homemade Pickle Chips
- Lacto-Fermented Cranberry Walnut Chutney
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Healing Ginger Lemon Gummies
Free from grain, gluten, eggs, dairy, and refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 inch chunk of fresh ginger root
- 1/4 cup grass fed gelatin (I like Perfect Supplements or Great Lakes)
- 2-3 tablespoons raw honey (use 1/2 teaspoon organic liquid stevia for keto option)
- juice from 2 fresh organic lemons (about 1/2 cup)
- zest from 1 fresh organic lemon (about a teaspoon – leave off for GAPS Intro)
Lemon and ginger combo is my favorite! So healing but delicious. Love these gummies!
Thanks, Jean! It really is a wonderful combo!
These gummies are the best! The lemon and ginger is so refreshing!
Thanks, ChihYu!
These are the perfect gummies to heal! I need to get cute trays like yours!
Yeah, they definitely add to the kid appeal. 😉
A) this is such a great idea for the cold and flu season and B) they are really tasty. Can I have too many of these? 😉
Haha! Not according to my kids. 😉
I am a ginger fan the spicier the better — if I wanted to make them spicier, would I just increase the amount of ginger I’m soaking in the water to make more concentrated?
Yes, you can definitely increase the ginger! I hope you enjoy them, Jennifer. 🙂
A perfect tasty snack for cold and flu season! I love the ginger lemon combination 🙂
Yes! Thank you, Stacey. 🙂
Oh yum. I know these might be for kids but I’m going to make them for myself
Haha! I sure do enjoy them, too. 😉 Have fun!
These are so pretty! 🙂 I’m curious, do you know of any suitable vegetarian substitutions for gelatin?
I’ve heard some people use agar agar, but I’ve not tried it myself.
How do you store them? Do you think they would be good for upset stomachs? I would probably make the ginger stronger. My husband eats ginger candies for his stomach. I’m trying to find a less sugary healthier alternative for him.
Yes, if you up the ginger they will work for an upset stomach. I have used them that way for my kids. I just store them in the fridge.
Why do I need to take the shredded ginger out? Can’t I just leave it in the gummies?
You can totally leave the ginger in, if you want. 🙂 I just take it out for texture reasons.
These sound amazing I am going to make some. You say to keep them in the fridge, can you pleas tell me how long they keep. (not that I imagine they will stay there long lol)
Haha! If they are covered they should be able to last about a week in the fridge. 🙂
Hi! These sound great, any chance you would know how to make them into more of a ginger chew consistency?
I’d probably try adding more gelatin.