Tasty Vegan Gummy Bears are the easiest and best things you can make this Halloween season.These gummy bears are refined sugar free and gelatin free. You are able to make them any flavor you'd like, plus they take under 20 minutes to make! So goodbye to the store bough, animal byproduct filled gummy bears and say hello to these guys!
Vegan Gummy Bear Inspo
Okay guys, let's get real for one moment. I am not a preachy plant based eater. I really do not care what others consume as long as they leave me alone. BUT, gummy bears filled with gelatin have to be one of the most disgusting things in the world. I mean, come on, gelatin!? It is made by boiling cow and pig skin, tendons, ligaments, and/or bones with water. Do you want that in you or your loved ones gummy treats? Ya, probably not.
I love gummy candy. Shout out to Sour Patch Kids and Swedish fish for being vegan! Also, Trader Joe's Scandinavian swimmers are also vegan. BUT, I do like to control how much sugar I am putting into my candy. Oxymoron, yes, but does not make me feel better, yes.
Agar Agar
Another thing I pride myself on not throwing weird ingredients at you guys, but I am sorry, today I am. The vegan alternative for disgusting gelatin is is Agar Agar. Agar Agar is a plant-based gelatin derived from seaweed. Don't worry, it doesn't taste like sushi. The best thing of this ingredient is that it is on Amazon and it is cheap - click here. If you're interesting in more information on Agar Agar, check out this article.
What else is in these Vegan Gummy Bears?
It is actually so simple. Other than the agar agar, you will need fruit juice of your juice and maple syrup. Yup, three ingredients! I choose to make mine with orange juice, pineapple juice, cherry juice and green juice.
This is what is great about these, you can control how much sugar goes into them! And, major points for these having no refined sugar in them at all!
What materials will I need?
You will need a whisk, a sauce pan and a gummy bear mold with a dropper. Trust me, between getting the mold and the agar powder, you will still save money in the long run! I grabbed my gummy bear mold on Amazon - click here- and it is only 8 dollars!
How to make Vegan Gummy Bears
It is so simple. Place the mold in the freezer to cool it beforehand. Add juice, agar agar and maple syrup and heat over medium. Allow it to simmer while continuously whisking to avoid clumping. After is has simmered for 3-5 minutes, remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Then, use the dropper and drop the mixture into the gummy molds. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes to firm up, pop them out and you are done!
It is THAT easy!
Storing the Bears
Store the gummy bears in an air tight container in the fridge!
FAQ
Can I use different flavors? Yes, you can use any fruit juice you want! Be sure it is not pulpy though! If it is, strain it first.
Do I need a candy thermometer? Nope, you only need a sauce pan, the gummy bear mold and the dropper!
Can I swap out maple syrup for something else? Yes, you can use liquid stevia or honey!
Does Agar Agar have a weird taste? Nope, you won't taste it in here!
Do you like it spooky?
Me too! Check out my other spooky dessert, my vampire donuts, my bark bars, and my spooky drinks, including my Drunk in the Graveyard Martini (a play on dirt pie) and my Bloody Mimosa.
Did you make this recipe?
I am so delighted you did! Please leave me a review below to encourage me in the future and help me improve. Also, please be sure to tag me on social media (@peachhtreee) and hastag #peachhtreee!
Tasty Vegan Gummy Bears
Ingredients
Cherry Vegan Gummy Bears
- 1 Cup No Sugar Added Cherry Juice
- 1 ½ Tsp Agar Agar
- 1 ½ Tbsp Maple Syrup
Orange Vegan Gummy Bears
- 1 Cup No Sugar Added Orange Juice
- 1 ½ Tsp Agar Agar
- 1 ½ Tbsp Maple Syrup
Pineapple Vegan Gummy Bears
- 1 Cup No Sugar Added Pineapple Juice
- 1 ½ Tsp Agar Agar
- 1 ½ Tbsp Maple Syrup
Green Vegan Gummy
- 1 Cup No Sugar Added Green Juice
- 1 ½ Tsp Agar Agar
- 1 ½ Tbsp Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Place your gummy bear mold the freezer.
- Place all ingredients into a medium sized sauce pan over low heat.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring often to avoid any clumps.
- Allow it to simmer for 3-5 minutes, then remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 mins.
- Using the dropper, fill the gummy bear molds with the mixture.
- Place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
- Pop out of the molds and store in an air tight container in the fridge.
Leave a Reply