Here’s a kid-friendly recipe for herbal homemade gelatin gummies using chamomile, oatstraw, dandelion leaf, and catnip. These gummies provide gentle nervous system and liver support while being fun to eat!
### Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp dried chamomile
- 1 tbsp dried oatstraw
- 1 tbsp dried dandelion leaf
- 1 tsp dried catnip
- 1½ cups water
- 2-3 tbsp honey (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for a citrus flavor and added Vitamin C)
- 3 tbsp grass-fed gelatin
- Silicone molds (or a small baking dish)
1.Make the Herbal Tea
- In a small saucepan, combine chamomile, oatstraw, dandelion leaf, and catnip with 1½ cups of water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let the herbs simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it steep for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the herbs, reserving the liquid. You should have about 1 cup of herbal tea.
2. Sweeten (optional)
- Pour the herbal tea back into the saucepan (if it has cooled, warm it slightly).
- Add honey and lemon juice (optional) and stir until fully dissolved.
3. Prepare the Gelatin:
- In a small bowl, add the 3 tbsp of gelatin.
- Slowly pour ¼ cup of the warm herbal tea into the gelatin, whisking continuously to avoid clumps. This "blooms" the gelatin.
4.Combine and Dissolve
- Pour the bloomed gelatin mixture into the remaining herbal tea in the saucepan.
- Stir over low heat until the gelatin is completely dissolved, but do not let the mixture boil.
5. Pour into Molds:
- Carefully pour the gelatin mixture into silicone molds or a small baking dish.
- Let the gummies set in the fridge for about 2 hours, or until firm.
6. Remove and Enjoy
- Once set, pop the gummies out of the molds (or cut them into squares if using a baking dish).
- Store the gummies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Dosage:
- For kids, 2-3 gummies per day should be a good portion, depending on the size of the gummies