Easy 3-ingredient homemade vegan gummies recipe – this delicious vegan fruit snacks recipe combines healthy with everyone’s favorite gummy bears. Made with only 3 ingredients these delicious vegan and gluten-free gummies are incredibly easy to make and so so tasty. Make these gummies for a fun day in the Kitchen with the kids that they are sure to love. Because everyone loves this naturally sweet, ultra easy, 100% homemade easy vegan gummies recipe that tastes like completely traditional grocery store gummy bears.
We’re talking homemade gummies that taste just like traditional gummy bears!
These vegan and vegetarian gummy bears are full of flavor, natural sweetness and contain no artificial colors, no artificial flavors or sweeteners.
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Make this tasty vegan kid and adult-friendly vegan candy snacks recipe that no one will guess aren’t traditional gummies as gummy bears or gummy rolls. These homemade gummy bears is the best vegan alternative to gummy candies. With no added sugar and only natural sweeteners they are one of the best things to serve as a healthy snack on plant-based diets that the whole family will adore.And they’re also the perfect healthy kids party treat!
Sweetness? Check! Delicious real gummy texture? 100% yes! Irresistible vegan gummy snack? Definitely! This vegan version of the traditional gummies is everything you would expect from store-bought gummies…but they’re all vegan, made without artificial sweeteners and artificial colors, and the best part is they have that real gummies chewy texture that we all adore…just like the store-bought varieties, only better because they can be made with any type of fruit juice and flavors you want.
Why you’re going to adore this fan-favorite vegan gummy recipe
- Easy and quick to make – requires almost no cooking skills making them a great option for cooking with your kids
- Budget-friendly – uses only 3 ingredients (but you can add extra natural flavors to jazz up your gummies)
- Make as gummy bears, gummy worms or gummy rolls to fit your mood.
- Great vegan kid’s party snacks – and a party favorite for adults too
- Vegan and gluten-free gummies recipe
- Bright, colorful and a great vegan alternative to regular candy
- Healthy gummies that contain no harmful ingredients and additives
- Chewy, delicious and versatile – add any color and flavors you want to your tasty plant based gummies
In this vegan gummies recipe article we’re covering
- Equipment needed to make vegan gummies
- Tips and tricks for making the best real texture vegan gummies and gummy bears
- 2 different 3 ingredient recipes for making the best vegan gummy bears ever
- How to make vegan gummies
- Lots of different tastes and ways to jazz up vegan gummies for the ultimate vegan gummy experience
- FAQs
Equipment needed to make vegan gummies
4 silicone gummy bear molds – This delicious chewy gummies recipe without gelatin makes a lot of gummies so you need a lot of molds. I find 4 gummy bear molds work really well for this recipe amount. You only need the molds if you’re making these tasty gummies into gummy bears or worms. If you don’t have gummy bear molds and don’t want to wait, you can make the recipe as gummy rolls.
A baking sheet – if you’re making gummy rolls rather than gummy bears you need 1-2 baking sheets lined with baking parchment.
A large mixing bowl – to mix all the ingredients together.
A juicer or blender – if you’re making all-natural gummy rolls without agar agar you need a juicer to purée the fresh berries. For making agar agar gummies you don’t need a juicer as long as you’re buying ready-made juice.
A small saucepan – to heat the mixture and activate the congealing process you need a non-stick pot or small saucepan.
Two ways to make vegan gummies in a few easy steps
These are the best two Sugar-free vegan gummy bears recipes that make’s delicious perfect chewy gummy bears every time.
Natural unsweetened vegan gummies ingredients
Agar agar powder – agar agar powder is a plant-based gelatin that is perfect for making gelatin-free gummies…and its the secret to making the perfect chewy vegan gummy bears. The agar agar powder is what is going to make the vegan gummy bears gel up and become solid and chewable just like traditional gummies! Make sure to get powder NOT flakes or else this recipe won’t work well! You can get agar agar powder at most well-assorted health food stores or do as I do and buy it on Amazon.
Recipe 1 for the perfect chewy vegan gummies – the best vegan gummies that’s everyones favorite treats
Perfect chewy Gluten-free gummy bears with agar agar key ingredients
- 1 cup fruit juice (store-bought or homemade juice of your choice and flavor)
- 2 teaspoons Agar-Agar powder [Powder, NOT flakes!]
- 2-3 tablespoons sweetener [sugar/maple syrup/agave or your choice]
Recipe 2 for making natural chewy vegan gummies
For natural vegan gummies without sugar, you need these easy-to-get ingredients
Berries – fresh strawberries, fresh raspberries, and fresh blueberries are my favorite berries. For this easy all natural ingredients unsweetened gluten-free vegan gummies you need about one pack of fresh berries (around 350g).
Note: I’ve only tried using fresh berries for making gummies, so I don’t know if frozen berries will work. Theoretically, it should work but the gummies may need to bake a little longer to give the extra liquid a chance to evaporate and make the gummies get the best gummies texture.
Lemon juice – lemon juice adds freshness and a balance of flavors between the natural sweetness of the berries and the tart lemon juice. Alternatively, you can use lime juice.
Maple syrup – or your choice of natural sweetener. This is optional and you can easily leave it out, but as I have a sweet tooth I like to add maple syrup and drizzle my gummy rolls with coconut sugar.
Chefs tips and tricks for making the best vegan gummy bears and gummies
Optional flavor combinations to jazz up your vegan gummies
You can make these delicious vegan gummies even better by adding different flavors. Here are some of my favorite natural vegan gummies flavor combinations:
Strawberries and lime juice – the lime juice balances out the sweetness of the strawberries and makes this flavor combination irresistibly tasty.
Raspberries and fresh basil – this combo gives the vegan gummies a little hint of cinnamon sweetness from the basil that is amazing with the raspberries
Peaches and fresh mint leaves – the sweet peaches and the fresh mint bring out the best in each other. Such a great option for a fun and flavorful vegan gummy with a twist.
Different colors and flavors for the perfect sweet treats without artificial flavours
A flavor kick – You can add a little licorice powder to your own gummies to make them a delicious vegan licorice snack or give them an adult twist with a little alcohol in the gummy mixture.
Intense color – For intense colors, you can use natural food coloring to bring out the greens, reds, or purples in the gluten-free gummies.
Sweetness galore – For a sweet fruity flavor treat you can roll or dip the gummies in sugar (I like to use coconut sugar, but any granulated sugar will work well). You can even mix in a little citrus to give the sugar a zesty kick to the gummy treats that will delight your taste buds.
Easy 3-ingredients vegan Gummy bears flavors
You can use your favorite fresh berries or fruit to flavor your vegan gummies. Here are some of my favorite vegan gummy bear berries and fruit flavors:
Strawberries – everyone adores strawberry gummies. Make these tasty gummies the whole family will enjoy. For more freshness you can add a little lime juice to the strawberry gummies.
Raspberries – a personal favorite gummy bears flavor, raspberries are sweet, fresh and so full of berry flavor.
Blueberries – gorgeous strong dark color and sweet taste. Blueberries are a good choice for gummies.
Blackberries – lightly sweet with a hint of deep berry flavor.
Fresh cherries – cherry gummies are flavorful, sweet and delicious.
Pineapple – fresh, tropical and delicious!
Apples and apple juice – especially green apples with a little lime zest in the gummies are a personal favorite variation
Pears – fresh, sweet and mildly flavorful. Pears are great for gummy bears.
Lemon juice – want a bit of zingy flavor to your gummy bears? Try making them into lemon gummy bears.
Orange juice – sweet, fresh and flavorful.
Pomegranate juice – gorgeous color and delicious flavor.
Apricots – sweet and a little unusual. Apricots are amazing to flavor gummy bears naturally.
Peaches – this is one of our favorites! Add a little bit of lime juice to freshen up the flavor and enjoy the sweetness of the peaches in your gummies.
How to make chewy agar agar vegan gummies
- Place the gummy bear molds on a large plate or tray ready to fill (this tray is going into the refrigerator so make sure it fits). If you’re making gummy rolls line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment and set aside.
- Now, place juice, sweetener, and agar agar powder in a small saucepan and bring to a quick boil while stirring. It should take 5-6 minutes.
- Let the juice mixture boil for a minute while stirring before removing it from the heat. Leave the mixture to cool for 5-10 minutes. It should be hot when it’s poured into the molds but not super hot so it’s scalding.
Note: don’t wait too long as the gummy mixture will start to harden as it cools down. If you’re making gummy rolls you want the mixture just a little thicker so it spreads out easily while still maintaining the thickness.
Making the gummy bears
- Next, use the dropper that came with the gummy bear molds (or carefully use a spoon if you prefer) to transfer the gummy liquid into the molds filling them up all the way.
- Place the molds on the tray in the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes while the gummy bears cool and harden. Once the plant-based gummy bears are hardened, take the mold out of the refrigerator and pop them out onto a plate or into a clean jar or container.
- Repeat with all your desired flavorings until you have a large batch of gummies.
- Super easy way to make natural unsweetened vegan gummies
- Preheat oven to 100 degrees Celsius and line a baking sheet with baking parchment.
- Rinse the berries and cut any leaves off. Transfer the berries to a blender or juicer and add the lemon juice. Blend until the berries are a smooth purée.
- Pour the berry mixture into a small saucepan and heat at medium heat for around 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Next, pour the berry purée onto the lined baking sheet and spread it out into a thin even layer. Bake the berry purée in the middle of the oven for 2-3 hours depending on how long it takes for the liquid to evaporate.
How to know when the gummies are done
- After two hours of baking check the gummies. Press a finger on the berry purée. If the mixture sticks a little the gummies need to bake longer. If you can touch and press down gently on the gummies with anything sticking to your fingers then they are ready.
- Note: be careful not to overbake the gummies as it will make them dry and crunchy.
- Remove the gummies from the oven and use a sharp knife to slice them into long strips. You can drizzle with your choice of sugar or just roll the gummies into gummy rolls.
- Store in a clean jar with a lid for 5-7 days.
Making agar agar gummies as gummy rolls
Once you’ve made the gummy mixture and have left it to cool and thicken a bit, you are ready to make the gummy rolls. Pour and scrape the gummy mixture onto the lined baking sheets and use a spatula or knife to spread it out evenly in your desired thickness. (You can top with sugar or other spices at this point if you want).
Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator and leave the gummies to cool and harden for 10-20 minutes. Remove the gummies from the fridge and use a sharp knife to slice them into long strips. You can drizzle with your choice of sugar or just roll the gummies into gummy rolls.
Store in a clean jar with a lid for 5-7 days.
How to make homemade berry juice in a few simple steps
What you need to make homemade berry and fruit juice
- 1 cup berries or fruit of your choice
- 1 cup water
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional
- Use 1 cup of berries or fruit of your choice.
Rinse the berries and add them to a blender or juicer.
Next, add maple syrup or your choice of sweetener if you prefer along with 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice. You can also add fresh herbs like fresh basil or fresh mint.
Pour in 1 cup water and blend until it’s a smooth juicy consistency.
Where to find gummy bear molds
You can easily find cute gummy bear molds on Amazon or at any other large grocery store or retail store. I’ve found lots of different gummy bear molds in a variety of colors and cute bear designs, so you can easily find the best gummy bear mold to suit your needs. They usually cost about $7-$12 from Amazon and come with a little dropper that allows you to carefully drop the liquid mixture into each tiny bear. Keep in mind that this recipe makes a lot of gummy bears, so you can have fun and experiment with making vegan gummy bears, gummy rolls, or gummy worms that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
FAQs – all your vegan gummy bears recipe questions answered
How many cups of juice to fill 4 gummy bear molds?
1 cup of juice combined with the other ingredients will fill up 4 gummy bear silicone molds.
How to store vegan gummies
Storing the vegan gummy bears is really easy! Simply place them in an air-tight container or jar with a lid in the refrigerator. The vegan gummies should keep for 3-5 days!
Can you freeze vegan gummies?
Yes! You can easily freeze the vegan fruit gummy snacks for 2-3 months in a freezer-safe container or sealed freezer bag!
To eat the gummies after freezing, simply let them thaw out on the counter until they are at room temperature! Then you can serve and enjoy!
How many calories are in vegan gummies?
One portion of this makes about 200 gummy bears which equal 4 servings. Each serving is just around 50 calories.
Are gummy bears vegan?
No, regular gummy bears are not vegan. But these tasty gummies are vegan, gluten-free and so delicious! Regular gummy bears contain gelatin which is made from the animal bones, skin, and ligaments of different animals, usually pigs. Although there are a few brands that make vegan gummies and you can get them at most well-stocked grocery stores.
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Two ways to make vegan gummies in a few easy steps
Easy 3-ingredient homemade vegan gummies recipe – this delicious vegan fruit snacks recipe combines healthy with everyone’s favorite gummy bears. Made with only 3 ingredients these delicious vegan and gluten-free gummies are incredibly easy to make and so so tasty. Make these gummies for a fun day in the Kitchen with the kids that they are sure to love. Because everyone loves this naturally sweet, ultra easy, 100% homemade easy vegan gummies recipe that tastes like completely traditional grocery store gummy bears.
Servings 200 gummy bears
Calories 50kcal
Author Simone – Munchyesta.com
Ingredients
Recipe 1 – Perfect chewy Gluten-free gummy bears with agar agar key ingredients
- 1 cup Fruit Juice (store-bought or homemade juice of your choice and flavor)
- 2 tsp Agar Agar Powder [Powder, NOT flakes!]
- 2-3 tbsp Natural Sweetener sugar/maple syrup/agave or your choice
Recipe 2 – For natural vegan gummies without sugar, you need these easy-to-get ingredients
- 1 pack (350g) Fresh Berries fresh strawberries, fresh raspberries, and fresh blueberries are my favorite berries
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup or agave syrup
Instructions
Recipe 1 – How to make chewy agar agar vegan gummies
Place the gummy bear molds on a large plate or tray ready to fill (this tray is going into the refrigerator so make sure it fits). If you’re making gummy rolls line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment and set aside.
Now, place juice, sweetener, and agar agar powder in a small saucepan and bring to a quick boil while stirring. It should take 5-6 minutes.
Let the juice mixture boil for a minute while stirring before removing it from the heat. Leave the mixture to cool for 5-10 minutes. It should be hot when it’s poured into the molds but not super hot so it’s scalding.
Note: don’t wait too long as the gummy mixture will start to harden as it cools down. If you’re making gummy rolls you want the mixture just a little thicker so it spreads out easily while still maintaining the thickness.
Next, use the dropper that came with the gummy bear molds (or carefully use a spoon if you prefer) to transfer the gummy liquid into the molds filling them up all the way.
Place the molds on the tray in the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes while the gummy bears cool and harden. Once the plant-based gummy bears are hardened, take the mold out of the refrigerator and pop them out onto a plate or into a clean jar or container.
Repeat with all your desired flavorings until you have a large batch of gummies.
Making agar agar gummies as gummy rolls
Once you’ve made the gummy mixture and have left it to cool and thicken a bit, you are ready to make the gummy rolls. Pour and scrape the gummy mixture onto the lined baking sheets and use a spatula or knife to spread it out evenly in your desired thickness. (You can top with sugar or other spices at this point if you want).
Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator and leave the gummies to cool and harden for 10-20 minutes. Remove the gummies from the fridge and use a sharp knife to slice them into long strips. You can drizzle with your choice of sugar or just roll the gummies into gummy rolls.
Store in a clean jar with a lid for 5-7 days.
Recipe 2 – Super easy way to make natural unsweetened vegan gummies
Preheat oven to 100 degrees Celsius and line a baking sheet with baking parchment.
Rinse the berries and cut any leaves off. Transfer the berries to a blender or juicer and add the lemon juice. Blend until the berries are a smooth purée.
Pour the berry mixture into a small saucepan and heat at medium heat for around 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Next, pour the berry purée onto the lined baking sheet and spread it out into a thin even layer. Bake the berry purée in the middle of the oven for 2-3 hours depending on how long it takes for the liquid to evaporate.
How to know when the gummies are done
After two hours of baking check the gummies. Press a finger on the berry purée. If the mixture sticks a little the gummies need to bake longer. If you can touch and press down gently on the gummies with anything sticking to your fingers then they are ready.
Note: be careful not to overbake the gummies as it will make them dry and crunchy.
Remove the gummies from the oven and use a sharp knife to slice them into long strips. You can drizzle with your choice of sugar or just roll the gummies into gummy rolls.
Store in a clean jar with a lid for 5-7 days.
Notes
Optional flavor combinations to jazz up your vegan gummies
You can make these delicious vegan gummies even better by adding different flavors. Here are some of my favorite natural vegan gummies flavor combinations:
Strawberries and lime juice – the lime juice balances out the sweetness of the strawberries and makes this flavor combination irresistibly tasty.
Raspberries and fresh basil – this combo gives the vegan gummies a little hint of cinnamon sweetness from the basil that is amazing with the raspberries
Peaches and fresh mint leaves – the sweet peaches and the fresh mint bring out the best in each other. Such a great option for a fun and flavorful vegan gummy with a twist.
How many cups of juice to fill 4 gummy bear molds?
1 cup of juice combined with the other ingredients will fill up 4 gummy bear silicone molds.
How to store vegan gummies
Storing the vegan gummy bears is really easy! Simply place them in an air-tight container or jar with a lid in the refrigerator. The vegan gummies should keep for 3-5 days!
Can you freeze vegan gummies?
Yes! You can also freeze the vegan fruit gummy snacks for 2-3 months in a freezer-safe container or sealed freezer bag!
To eat the gummies after freezing, simply let them thaw out on the counter until they are at room temperature! Then you can serve and enjoy!
