Mango-Orange Jack-O-Lantern Gummies

I love finding creative ways to sneak more nutritional support into my kids’ snacks, and these homemade gummies do just that, plus they make a lovely alternative to the many commercially-processed "treats" at Halloween. Not only does gelatin offer a gentle source of protein, it also acts as a "protein sparer,” meaning it helps the body better digest, assimilate, and utilize other protein sources eaten alongside it. So if your little ones are snacking on these with a boiled egg, a handful of seeds, or a slice of turkey—bonus! Their bodies will make better use of those nutrients.

While my favourite way to include gelatin in the diet is through slow-simmered bone broths and stocks, sometimes convenience wins. That’s where high-quality powdered gelatin comes in handy—and these jelly candies make it fun and delicious to use.

✨ I use and love Organika’s Grass-Fed Gelatin Powder, and you can save 25% off your order at Organika.com with the code KRISTA_25.

These candies are made with real fruit and no weird ingredients—just simple, whole food nourishment disguised as a treat.

Mango Orange Jack-O-Lantern Gummies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mango, chopped (fresh or frozen)

• 1 large navel orange, peeled & chopped - try to remove most of the white pith.

• 4 tablespoons gelatin powder (see above for a 25% discount on my favourite brand) - use approx 3 tablespoons gelatin powder per 1 cup of liquid - once the fruit has cooked down, assess how much gelatin to use.

• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root (optional)

• 1 teaspoon raw honey (optional)

• Splash of water (approx. 3 tablespoons)

  
  

Directions:

Place the fruit, ginger, and a splash of water in a pot on the stove. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring regularly, and then reduce heat and simmer for 5-15 minutes, until the fruit is very soft. Remove from heat and stir in the optional honey.

Transfer to a tall, narrow container (I use the canister that came with my immersion blender but a mason jar will also work) and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Blend until smooth using an immersion blender. If you don't have an immersion blender, a small blender or food processor will work.

Add the powdered gelatin and blitz again until well combined. Note: you will need approximately 3 tablespoons of gelatin powder per 1 cup of "liquid" so please adjust accordingly, depending on how much your fruit has reduced.

Pour or spoon the mixture into silicone molds (can be found in the candy-making section at Michaels), or pour it into a parchment-lined, rimmed pan or baking sheet and then slice into squares once set.

Chill in the fridge until fully set, about 2-4 hours.

Pop out of the molds and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy!