A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post on the health benefits of grass-fed gelatin. This week, I am sharing an easy recipe that the whole family will love: Coconut Mango Gummy Treats.
I’ve been making several of the recipes posted on-line lately for healthy fruit gummy treats, and the family has been loving them. They are so easy to make and are a great way to get gelatin into your diet.
Not only is the gelatin good for our skin, nails, hair, and teeth, it also supports and heals our digestive tracts. This is good for me as I have suffered from digestive issues, and little one has had some skin issues we are working on healing.
I’m not a big fan of taking tons of supplements, but grass fed gelatin
I have the cutest little silicone molds
And like I mentioned in the previous post: quality matters. Please be sure to use gelatin powder from a grass fed source
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PinIngredients
- 1 cup coconut water or full fat coconut milk (where to buy BPA and additive free coconut milk)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 large ripe mango
- 6 TBS grass-fed gelatin powder (like this)
- OPTIONAL: 1-2 TBS honey
Instructions
- Peal ripe mango and slice off all of the fruit from the pit. Puree mango pieces with immersion blender or small food processor. Set aside
- Combine coconut water and lemon juice in small pan and gently heat the mixture until it is just warm to the touch. Remove from heat
- Add gelatin powder 1 TBS at a time and whisk to thoroughly combine (If you notice clumping, gently heat mixture again)
- Add mango puree to gelatin mixture and whisk to combine
- Pour mixture into silicone molds or glass baking dish (no need to grease it)
- Place in fridge for at least 2 hours to allow to set
- Remove from molds or cut into desired pieces
- Enjoy!! (store any leftovers in fridge. Only good for 2-3 days as the coconut water spoils quickly)
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Tracy Bychowski says
June 29, 2013 at 8:55 pmI love your recipes and would like to know if there is a way to make the mango gummy recipe for vegetarians who do not use gelatin?
Katja says
June 30, 2013 at 1:33 pmNot really sure. Gelatin is what helps them set. I have used agar-agar in the past for setting things but not sure if it would work for this. You could definitely experiment. As far as I know it’s a 1:1 conversion rate gelatin to agar agar…. let me know if you try it.
One website quotes: “Keep in mind that highly acidic ingredients, such as lemons, strawberries, oranges, and other citrus fruits, may require more agar-agar than the recipe calls for. Also, enzymes in fresh mangoes, papaya, and pineapple break down the gelling ability of the agar-agar so that it will not set. Cooking these fruits before adding them to a recipe, however, neutralizes the enzymes so that the agar-agar can set.” from —–>http://www.peta.org/living/vegetarian-living/gelatin-alternatives.aspx
Heather says
July 2, 2013 at 9:55 amI can’t wait to try out this recipe! Two quick questions, though:
1. Do you have any idea approximately how many cup(s) of mango/fruit is needed?
2. I might try subbing fresh strawberries and blueberries for the 4th of July. In this case, do I need to worry about the acidity levels even if I use grass-fed gelatin?
Katja says
July 2, 2013 at 9:36 pmIt doesn’t have to be exact. 1 to 1 and 1/2 cups of fruit would be just fine. I have done strawberries and blueberries. Gelatin works fine with high acid foods as well. 🙂
Jesse says
July 4, 2013 at 5:32 amCoconut milk might be a better option for longevity, instead of coconut water. Also, wouldn’t the acid (citric) in the lemon juice preserve the gummies longer than a couple days?
Katja says
July 4, 2013 at 7:26 amYes to both but I was experimenting. I do use lemon often but wanted to make a treat that wasn’t so sour. My kids really like these so they get eaten pretty quickly. 🙂
April says
July 6, 2013 at 4:58 amI just got some gelatin. You said you take it everyday. How do you incorporate it into your diet daily? Want to do that for my toddler and myself but not sure how to get it in. Thanks.
Katja says
July 6, 2013 at 6:08 amI put a tablespoon of the gelatin hydrolysate into my morning kefir smoothie. I also make gelatin gummy snacks often. You can add some regular gelatin to soups. Check out this post on adding more gelatin into your diet—-> http://www.thepolivkafamily.com/2013/06/10-ways-to-add-gelatin-to-your-life/ 🙂
Patti says
July 14, 2013 at 3:42 pmMy grandchildren love the creamy lime popsicles. I cringe when I buy them. Any recipes for those?
Amber says
August 5, 2013 at 9:24 amOoo! Creamy-lime Popcycles homemade sound great!
I love making homemade gummy treats for my kids with grass-fed gelatin. I love mango too so def will try this!
hanis says
August 12, 2013 at 12:09 pmcan we make our own grass fed gelatin? or can i use beef stock in this plus agar2? i cant find any grass fed gelatin at my place
Katja says
August 12, 2013 at 3:07 pmMaking powdered gelatin for something like this is complicated. I have not tried agar agar so not sure if it will work. Where do you live?
Alisha says
August 30, 2013 at 1:01 pmI can’t seem to find it in Virginia Beach either. Why does it need to be grassfed? Me and my kids will have fun with this- thanks!
Katja says
August 31, 2013 at 6:34 amBuying grass fed gelatin ensures that you are feeding your family a quality food source. Conventionally-raised or factory-farmed meats are not only inhumane but can be unhealthy. The living conditions are often horrible, and animals are loaded with GMO feeds and antibiotics. Buying the grass fed gelatin from a reputable source means that you are supporting farms who do not believe in CAFO (confined animal feeding operations.) I hope your kids enjoy these treats. My little one could eat gummy treats every day. We have been making blackberry ones from all the fresh California berries. If you can’t find good quality gelatin locally, you can order it here—-> http://amzn.to/13lhqvR
Amber says
August 14, 2013 at 3:24 pmwhere can I find grassfed gelatin? Do you have a brand you recommend?
Katja says
August 14, 2013 at 3:40 pmThis is the brand that I use——> http://amzn.to/13lhqvR I order it from AMAZON. 🙂
Peasles says
August 19, 2013 at 12:21 pmI have frozen mango – do you think I could use those instead if I let them defrost beforehand?
Katja says
August 19, 2013 at 9:02 pmyes, frozen would be fine. You can use just about any fruit for gummy treats. 🙂
glacierkn says
August 24, 2013 at 1:59 pmHow do you get it to gel with mango? Doesn’t the mango prevent the gelling? I tried making mango jello before but it didn’t set. Maybe it’s because I used only 1 Tbs of gelatin?
Katja says
August 26, 2013 at 6:19 amI haven’t had a problem with mango setting. Maybe try a bit more gelatin. I tend to use a good amount as I want my kids to get lots of that grass fed gelatin.
Lish says
September 1, 2013 at 7:05 pmI’m sad- I made these exactly as directed and they have a weird bitter taste to them. 🙁 My mango was sweet and ripe, as well, so I know it’s not that. Any ideas?
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Katja says
September 1, 2013 at 10:42 pmNot sure??? Gummy treats should not be bitter. I wonder if something was off with your coconut water? Did you use a good quality gelatin? You can try just plain water instead of the coconut water and add a TBS or 2 of raw honey. Sorry to hear that they were not good because gummy treats are usually so tasty. 🙂
gabriela says
December 28, 2014 at 9:50 amI followed the recipe to the letter and I had the same problem. The texture was perfect but they were too sour, even after adding 2 TBSP. honey. It tasted too much like lemon but you couldn’t taste the mango (a very ripe mango) at all. Would it work the same if I cut back on the lemon juice?
Katja says
December 31, 2014 at 2:30 pmYou can totally leave the lemon juice out if you like. It’s all about personal preference! 🙂
Shannon says
October 6, 2013 at 12:09 pmOk – I am one of those people who has the horrible beefy wierdo after taste after using the great lakes gelatin. I definitely have unflavored. I have tried these fruit snacks twice, each time with different fruit – and still the same taste. It is very off-putting. I wonder if I got a bad batch?
Katja says
October 8, 2013 at 10:40 amNot sure what is going on. I find that if I put too much gelatin in my gummy treats it can be a bit strong. Maybe you are super sensitive to the taste. Try adding a bit less and see if it is better. I do find that the taste is strong when the mixture is warm but mellows as it cools. Let me know how it goes…
Ashley says
November 9, 2013 at 9:30 pmI was wondering if there is any substitution or how important of a role the lemon juice plays in this? My 17 month old has a list of food problems and lemon or any citric fruit is a no no.
Katja says
November 10, 2013 at 8:15 amyou can just leave it out. It will work just fine! Gummy treats are such a good toddler snack. We make them out of all sorts of things. Just juiced the last of our apples from the tree in the backyard and made apple gummies. My 2 year old loves them. Just fresh apple juice and gelatin. 🙂
Liyana says
November 13, 2013 at 11:38 amDo i need to use gelatin in powder form? The ones I have in stock at the moment are the sugar grains like…sorry dont know what they’re called. Can I use those instead?
Katja says
November 13, 2013 at 12:27 pmI’m sorry but not sure what sugar grain ones you are talking about. I haven’t used those. But if it is gelatin, you could give it a try. You may have a gelatin that has sugar added to it so you wouldn’t need to add a sweetener when you make gummy treats. Let me know how they turn out. 🙂
Stephanie says
March 17, 2014 at 4:02 amHi, my daughter gets horrible diaper rash from citrus 🙁
I dried making a fruit snack from another blogger yesterday morning and what I was scraping in to my pan looked like the BLOB! I could barely move it, yikes.
Do you have a suggestion for a sub for the lemon/orange juice? Thanks
Katja says
March 17, 2014 at 9:47 pmHi, Stephanie! Citrus bothers my little one too. I just use full fat coconut milk and any fruit. Check out this recipe—> https://www.savorylotus.com/pina-colada-gummy-snacks/ You can sub any fruit or berry. Super easy. And super yummy!
Claudia says
April 19, 2014 at 2:14 pmHi,
These look delicious, I love the color!
I was wondering what the lemon juice is for, I’m worried if it will turn out sour?
Katja says
April 19, 2014 at 8:10 pmYou can leave the lemon out if you don’t want to add it. I add it it for a bit of flavor. 🙂
Claudia says
April 20, 2014 at 12:54 pmThanks!
Tasha says
May 10, 2014 at 12:04 pmHow much did you find 1 large mango created in cups? I have some fresh mango puree juice that I’d love to just use instead.
Thanks!
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Katja says
May 11, 2014 at 7:31 pmHi, Tasha~ The ratio of gelatin to liquid is usually around 4 TBS for 2 cups of liquid. So if you make these with mango puree/juice, you can just combine the puree, coconut milk or water, and lemon juice to make 2 cups, add 4 TBS of gelatin. Or if you want more gummy snacks, make 3 cups of liquid and use 6 TBS of gelatin. 🙂
Lauren says
November 19, 2014 at 2:41 pmLove your recipes Katja! Your pinacolada gummies were awesome too! Going to try this with the ripe persimmons lined up on my counter top right now. : )
lisa says
September 7, 2016 at 5:54 amdo you need to use the lemon juice? im allergic to citrus.
thanks 🙂
Katja Heino says
September 7, 2016 at 9:18 amno, you can just leave it out! 🙂
LaLa says
September 12, 2016 at 7:07 amThis recipe looks fantastic! The brand of gelatin to which you’ve linked doesn’t list free range nor organic on its packaging. As it sounds like that’s as important to you as it is to me, is there another brand you’ve found that adheres to those guidelines? Thank you for posting the recipe!
Katja Heino says
September 12, 2016 at 9:32 amHi, there! Yes,the gelatin that I link to, Vital Proteins, is the best gelatin that I have found. Most importantly, the gelatin is single-sourced from pasture-raised and grass-finished cows. It has more protein and amino acids per serving than other brands. I also find the collagen peptides to be smoother and less grainy then other brands. I also like the packaging. It comes in non-BPA, air-tight canisters, preventing moisture with it’s own little scooper. It’s non-gmo. And sustainable. You can check them out here: http://www.vitalproteins.com/collagen/collagen-protein-gelatin.html?acc=077e29b11be80ab57e1a2ecabb7da330
Jen says
September 28, 2016 at 12:24 pmCan you make these with something other than coconut milk? We have allergies in our home, but these look delicious!
Katja Heino says
September 29, 2016 at 9:04 amHi, Jen! You can use any liquid that you like- milk, juice, water. 🙂
Shelley says
May 9, 2017 at 6:53 pmHow much gelatin do you use if you are using home-made gelatin and not the powdered stuff?
Katja Heino says
May 11, 2017 at 10:44 amI dod not know what homemade gelatin is. Can you explain? 🙂