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High-ProteinGummy Bears

Four ingredients and a saucepan. One batch has about 30g of protein, 1 to 2g of carbs, and no fat.

1 batchFrom my kitchen
~30gProtein, whole batch
1-2gCarbs, whole batch
0gFat, whole batch

About 30 minutes of active work, then 2 to 3 hours in the fridge to set.

A little time in the kitchen

This is a saucepan gummy with four ingredients: clear whey isolate, unflavored gelatin, water, and lemon juice. No baking, and no long candy list.

You whisk the powders in a cold pan, add the liquids, then warm the mixture on low until it turns smooth and slightly translucent. Pour it into silicone molds and let the fridge do the rest.

One batch has about 30g of protein, 1 to 2g of carbs, and no fat. Those numbers are for the whole batch, not for each gummy, because yield depends on the size of your molds.

Low heat, then into the molds before it thickens.

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From my kitchen

Heat low. Pour fast.

1

Keep the heat low

Low, gentle heat keeps the gelatin's setting power. You can take the pan on and off the heat to hold the temperature.

2

Have the molds ready

Set the molds out before you turn on the heat. The mixture thickens as it cools, so fill them as soon as you skim the foam.

3

Unmold gently

These are softer than store-bought gummies. Pop them out carefully so they keep their shape.

What you need

Ingredients

These amounts make one batch. How many gummies you get depends on the size of your molds.

Gummies

  • 1 scoop
  • 3 tbsp
  • 3/8 cup (6 tbsp)
  • 1/8 cup (2 tbsp)

Use clear whey isolate. It stays translucent and sets like a gummy. Regular whey makes them opaque and a little chalky, though they are still edible.

You'll need: small saucepan, whisk, silicone gummy bear molds, spoon for skimming foam

Flavor ideas Same recipe, different clear whey flavors

  • Tropical Mango, pineapple, or mixed berry clear whey.
  • Citrus Lemon, lime, or orange.
  • Summer Watermelon or peach.

How to make it

Method

  1. Mix the dry ingredients

    In a cold saucepan, with the heat off, whisk the protein powder and gelatin until there are no clumps.

  2. Add the liquid

    Pour in the water and lemon juice slowly while you whisk. Keep going until the mixture is smooth.

  3. Check the bottom of the pan

    Make sure the powders are fully dissolved and nothing is sitting dry on the bottom.

  4. Heat gently

    Set the pan over low heat and stir constantly until the mixture looks smooth and slightly translucent. Keep the heat low and do not let it boil.

  6. Skim the foam

    Spoon off any bubbles on the surface.

  7. Fill the molds

    Work quickly before it starts to set, and pour into your silicone gummy molds. The mixture thickens as it cools.

  8. Refrigerate

    Chill the molds for 2 to 3 hours, until the gummies are firm to the touch.

  9. Unmold and store

    Pop the gummies out of the molds. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Before you start

A few things people ask

Can I use regular whey?

Clear whey isolate works best. It stays translucent and sets like a gummy. Regular whey makes them opaque and a little chalky, though they are still edible.

How long do they keep?

Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. You can freeze them for about a month; they come out a little chewier. Let them thaw for a few minutes before you eat them.

Why lemon juice?

It brightens the flavor and helps the gelatin set. Lime juice or a little citric acid can stand in.

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