Gut Friendly Strawberry Gummies

Recipe thanks to Alicia of @feedthatblond

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These gummies are seriously easy to make. Think back to making jelly as a child but only preservative, colouring and crap free! A great lunchbox addition for kids too!

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INGREDIENTS

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  • 2 cups strawberries
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  • 2 lemons (juiced)
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  • 1 tbsp acai powder
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  • 2 tbsp gelatin
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  • 1/4 tsp monk fruit extract
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  • 2 cups filtered water
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INSTRUCTIONS

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    Combine water with gelatin and set aside to 'bloom'. It will turn into a jelly like consistency.
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    Add strawberries, lemon juice and monk fruit to a high speed blender with any extra add ins like acai powder and blend until smooth.
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    Pour the strawberry mixture into a saucepan and gently stir over a low heat.
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    Add gelatin to the saucepan and continue stirring until it dissolves.
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    Once the gelatin has dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow to cool for approximately 10 minutes before pouring into moulds.
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    Set in the frige for 3-4 hours, remove from the moulds and store in the fridge for one week or the freezer for a couple of months.
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NOTES

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  • You can replace monk fruit sweetener with 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey.
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  • Feel free to replace the lemon juice with lime juice for strawberry daquiri vibes!
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  • You can substitute water for coconut water or kombucha.
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  • Additional add ins you might want to add include:\n
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    • probiotic capsules (just open the caps and pour the powder in to the blender)
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    • liver capsules (an absolute powerhouse of nutrients)
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    • Vitamin C or kakadu plum powder
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