My kids love homemade jelly and I am a fan myself. This is a fun way to get gummy candy without the processed ingredients and refined sugar. This version has a delicious fruity flavor and adds electrolytes for better hydration.
Benefits of Electrolyte Gummies
It seems like jelly versions of just about everything have come out in the last few years. You can get gummy multivitamins, gummy ACV, and gummy beets. People love gummies, but they often contain processed sugar and fillers.
I have made many gummies to help with various health issues or for general health. (See bottom for full list!) But this time I wanted to try something a little different and include electrolytes like potassium, magnesium, and sodium. We need this all the time, but it can be depleted, especially during the hot months. And if you’re actually active or use a sauna, these healthy habits can further deplete your electrolytes.
You need electrolytes to power your cells, retain energy, and perform basically every activity in your body. I realized that we are electrical beings first and biomechanical beings second! So the more I can do to support that, the better.
Electrolyte Gummy Ingredients
This ingredient list focuses on nutrient-dense whole food ingredients that taste delicious.
- watermelon – Contains vitamin A, potassium, magnesium and antioxidants such as vitamin C, carotenoids, lycopene and cucurbitacin E. It’s actually hydrating, and there’s evidence that its antioxidant properties help prevent cancer.
- coconut water – It is rich in potassium and also contains magnesium and sodium. You can also find phosphorus, vitamin C, and calcium.
- electrolyte powder – My favorite is LMNT. Provides a concentrated and balanced blend of magnesium, sodium, and potassium. Most brands don’t have the levels our bodies need to actually hydrate.
- raw honey – Adds sweetness, antioxidants and antibacterial properties.
- gelatin – Grass-fed gelatin provides naturally occurring collagen for healthier skin, hair, nails, and gut function.
How to Make Electrolyte Gummies
There are a few ways to make this. Option 1 is to use blended and strained watermelon. This creates a thinner juice for more traditional gelatin jelly. Alternatively, the pulp cannot be filtered out to create a higher fiber version. The textures are obviously different, but either way will work.
Gelatin Use Tips
It is also important to allow the gelatin to “bloom” first. This will allow it to dissolve in the liquid without becoming lumpy and rough. Sprinkle the gelatin over the juice and wait until it is absorbed and looks like a wrinkled layer on top. Another tip when making jelly is to not mix too vigorously after adding the gelatin. You’ll want to mix the ingredients, but don’t over-whip or it will foam too much.
Some readers have asked about a vegan version and I’ve heard agar powder works, but I’ve never tried it personally. I love grass-fed gelatin for its health benefits, so I use it and recommend it.
Fruit Electrolyte Gummies
These delicious electrolyte gummies are a fun way to add more hydration. Contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and electrolytes to maximize nutrition!
Mix the watermelon until smooth. Pour through a strainer to remove any large pieces of pulp. You can also leave the fibers intact if you prefer.
Combine fruit juice, coconut water, electrolytes, and honey in a saucepan and stir to combine. It’s okay if the honey isn’t completely mixed in yet.
Sprinkle gelatin evenly over the top. Let bloom for 1 minute or until absorbed into liquid.
Gently heat the mixture over low heat and whisk until dissolved.
Pour the liquid into the mold and set in the refrigerator for several hours or until firm.
Nutrition Facts
Fruit Electrolyte Gummies
Serving Size (2 TBSP)
calorie 19
calories from fat 1
% Daily Value*
province 0.1g0%
Saturated fat 0.02g0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.01g
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g
sodium 56mg2%
potassium 4755 mg136%
carbohydrate 3g1%
0.2 g fiber1%
3g sugar3%
protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 108IU2%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
calcium 5 mg1%
steel 0.1mg1%
*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 jelly into squares before serving.
- This recipe makes just over 3 cups of liquid. The exact amount of jelly will depend on the size of your molds.
best electrolyte powder
I use LMNT because it uses balanced amounts of potassium, magnesium, and sodium, which are backed by research. You can use the delicious flavored or unflavored “raw” version. Another option is to make your own using the recipe here.
I used watermelon salt flavor for this recipe, but lime salt would also taste really good.
More Jelly Recipes
Here are a few more jelly recipes to try. Some are for specific health concerns, but most are for overall nutritional issues.
Do you consider consuming enough electrolytes a top priority? What methods have you found to do that? Leave a comment below and share!
