Two healthy holiday treat recipes that satisfy the sweet tooth and are also packed with high quality protein. Candy cane gummy men and peppermint trees!
When you live in Mama Natural’s home, Christmas cookies just may be lactation ones; fudge is often dates; and soda is kombucha.
Healthy is just the way we roll
But I do let loose a little bit around Christmas and let my kids have more treats than usual… I just try to make them healthy holiday treats. In that same spirit, I put together a couple of gummy recipes.
You know how I love the gelatin treats… whether they’re pumpkins or stars. After all, gelatin is a wonderful anti-inflammatory protein that aids digestion and is great for healthy blood sugar levels.
These treats are made with Vital Proteins gelatin
Vital Proteins collagen I used their collagen protein – the green can. This is the kind of gelatin that “gels.” The other type of gelatin, collagen peptides, is the kind that blends in with cold or hot things and does not gel. It’s great for smoothies, in yogurt or even tea.
We’ve worked with Vital Proteins many times now because their products come from pasture-raised cattle. Plus, it’s the smoothest gelatin on the market. I also like that you get free shipping when you order off their site!
Healthy Holiday Treat Recipes
Sweet Candy Cane Men Gummy Treats, Gelatin Holiday Sweets by Mama Natural
Candy Cane Gummy Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1½ cup of red juice (think cherry, pomegranate, and if you can find healthy fruit punch 🙂 )
- 1 ½ cup of coconut milk (where to buy)
- 8 TB Vital Proteins gelatin, divided (where to buy)
- ½ cup light honey or 120 drops liquid stevia (or sweeten to taste), divided
- Holiday gummy mold (where to buy)
Directions:
Pour your chilled coconut milk into a sauce pan and add 4 TB of gelatin. Mix well until it’s dissolved. (If there are still a few clumps left, don’t worry as these will dissolve when you apply heat.) Turn on the stove to low-medium heat and warm juice until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Add your sweetener and let the mixture gently simmer for a few minutes.
Pour your concoction into a Pyrex pouring cup or bowl and let the mixture slightly cool off. The liquid should still be warm when you pour into your mold so that it doesn’t start to gel in your measuring bowl! Fill your molds halfway with the coconut milk mixture. Set aside.
Clean your sauce pan and then pour your cold juice into a sauce pan and add 4 TB of gelatin. Mix well until it’s dissolved. (If there are still a few clumps left, don’t worry as these will dissolve when you apply heat.) Turn on the stove to low-medium heat and warm juice until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Add your sweetener and let the mixture gently simmer for a few minutes.
Pour your concoction into a clean Pyrex pouring cup or bowl and let the mixture slightly cool. You want this to be slightly warm… skin temperature (not too warm or it will melt your coconut milk layer). Carefully pour your juice/gelatin on top of your coconut milk to fill the molds. Set aside until your gellies have set so you can transfer mold to your refrigerator. Let them set for about an hour and then carefully pop out of mold and put into an airtight glass container. Store in the fridge and they should last at least 7 days.
Creamy Cool Peppermint Trees Gummy Treats, Gelatin Holiday Sweets by Mama Natural
Peppermint Trees Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cup organic, grass-fed and preferably raw cream
- ¼ cup of honey or 60 drops of liquid stevia
- ¼ cup of Vital Proteins gelatin (where to buy)
- 2-3 drops Peppermint essential oil (where to buy)
- Holiday gummy mold (where to buy)
Directions:
Pour your chilled cream into a sauce pan and add your gelatin. Mix well until it’s dissolved. (If there are still a few clumps left, don’t worry as these will dissolve when you apply heat.) Turn on the stove to low-medium heat and warm juice until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Add your sweetener and let the mixture gently simmer for a few minutes.
Pour your concoction into a Pyrex pouring cup or bowl and let the mixture slightly cool off. Add your Peppermint essential oil. The liquid should still be warm when you pour into your mold so that it doesn’t start to gel in your measuring bowl! Fill your molds with the cream mixture. Set aside until your gellies have set so you can transfer your mold to your refrigerator easily. Let them set for about an hour and then carefully pop out of mold and put into an airtight glass container. Store in the fridge and they should last at least 7 days.
How about YOU?
What are your favorite healthy holiday treats? Share with us!
