My kids love homemade gummies and I am a real fan. They are a fun way to get gummy candy without the processed ingredients and refined sugar. This version has a sweet fruit flavor and adds electrolytes for better hydration.
Electrolyte Gummy Benefits
In the last few years it seems like there is a gummy version of almost everything. You can find gummy multivitamins, gummy ACV, and gummy beets. And while people love their gummies, they often contain processed sugars and fillers that I would prefer to avoid.
I have made many gummies to address various health complaints or just to be healthy. (See below for the full list!). I wanted to try something different this time but also include electrolytes like potassium, magnesium, and sodium. We need this all the time, but we can run out especially during the hot months. And if you really work out or use a sauna, these health habits can deplete electrolytes even more.
We need electrolytes to energize our cells, have energy, and do basically everything in the body. I have come to realize that we are electrical first and biomechanical second! So the more I can do to support that, the better.
Electrolyte Gummy Ingredients
This ingredient list focuses on nutritious, whole food ingredients that taste great.
- Watermelon – It has vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants such as vitamin C, carotenoids, lycopene, and cucurbitacin E. It is really hydrating and there is some evidence that antioxidants help prevent cancer.
- Coconut water – It is full of potassium and has magnesium and sodium as well. You’ll get phosphorus, vitamin C, and calcium.
- Electrolyte powder – My favorite is LMNT. It provides a concentrated and balanced combination of magnesium, sodium, and potassium. Many products do not contain the levels that our bodies really need to be hydrated.
- Raw Honey – Adds a touch of sweetness, antioxidants, and antimicrobial benefits.
- Gelatin – Grass-fed gelatin provides naturally occurring collagen for healthy skin, hair, nails, and gut function.
How to Make Electrolyte Gummies
There are a few different ways to do these. Option 1 is to use a blended watermelon. This creates a thin traditional gelatin gummy juice. Or you can’t filter the pulp to create a higher type of fiber. The texture is obviously different, but either way works.
Tips for Using Gelatin
It is also important that the gelatin “bloom” first. This way it dissolves in the liquid instead of exploding and forming grains. Just sprinkle the gelatin over the juice and wait until it absorbs and looks like a wrinkled layer on top. Another tip when making gummies is to not stir too much after adding the gelatin. You want to mix the ingredients, but drinking too much can make it really foamy.
Some readers have asked about a vegan version and I’ve heard agar agar powder works, although I haven’t tried it myself. I’m a big fan of grass-fed gelatin for its health benefits so that’s what I use and recommend.
Fruity Electrolyte Gummies
These delicious electrolyte gummies are a fun way to get plenty of water. Contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and electrolytes for maximum nutrition!
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Blend the watermelon until smooth. Pour through a strainer to remove large pieces of pulp. You can also leave the fiber in if you like.
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Add the fruit juice, coconut water, electrolytes, and honey to the pot and stir to combine. It’s okay if the honey isn’t fully combined.
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Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the top. Let it bubble for a minute or until it looks like it’s going into liquid.
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Heat the mixture gently over low heat, stirring until it dissolves.
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Pour the liquid into your molds and let harden in the fridge for a few hours, or until firm.
Nutrition Facts
Fruity Electrolyte Gummies
Price Per Serving (2 TBSP)
Calories 19
Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value*
Oil 0.1g0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.01g
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g
Sodium 56 mg2%
Potassium 4755 mg136%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 3g3%
Proteins 2g4%
Vitamin A 108IU2%
Vitamin C 2 mg2%
Calcium 5 mg1%
An instrument 0.1 mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
- If you don’t have a silicone mold, grease a glass baking dish and use that instead. Cut the gummies into squares before serving.
- This recipe makes more than 3 cups of liquid. The exact amount of gummies depends on the size of your mold.
The Best Electrolyte Powder
I use LMNT because it uses research-based, balanced amounts of potassium, magnesium, and sodium. They have delicious flavors or you can use their unappealing “raw” version. Another option is to make your own from their recipe here.
In this recipe I used their Watermelon Salt flavor, but Lime Salt will taste really good.
More Gummy Recipes
Here are some gummy recipes to try. Some are for specific health complaints, but most are for whole foods.
Is it a priority to get enough electrolytes? What other ways have you found to do that? Leave a comment and share below!
