If you’re a crunchy mama, you probably already know that apple cider vinegar is great for you. Drinking it in water every day (or several times a day) can get old after a while. These Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies are a tasty way to get your daily dose and reap the health benefits of ACV!
Great tasting ACV Gummies
Apple cider vinegar might not be the first thing you think of as a delicious gum. While I’ve made tasty tangerine gummies and berry probiotic gummies before, I’ve also been known to make unusual ones like activated charcoal gummies. Vinegar not only has some amazing health benefits, but it adds a nice sweet and sour tang to this recipe. I also add some raw honey and juice to enhance the flavors.
ACV gummies have become more popular in recent years and you can find them even at big box stores. They promise to be gluten free, non-GMO, and with added vitamins like folic acid. However, thanks to ingredients like tapioca syrup and cane sugar, it’s also high in total sugars. Gummies with processed sugar are a great way to get cavities, especially when they’re part of a daily routine!
A homemade ACV gummy is a great way to get the benefits of ACV without the unwanted ingredients.
Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
It’s become really popular in recent years, but what about apple cider vinegar? ACV (as it is more affectionately known) is basically acetic acid. And while I use distilled white vinegar for cleaning, I prefer apple cider vinegar for food and supplement use. You can read about the health benefits of ACV here, but here’s a recap:
- heart health – Animal studies show that ACV increases calcium absorption. This helps calcium go where it’s supposed to, not build up in the arteries. It also helps lower systolic blood pressure.
- cancer – While drinking ACV every day will not cure cancer, it does provide some benefits. Several studies have looked at the role of ACV in the prevention and treatment of leukemia and colon cancer. The vinegar helped the tumor grow and stimulated natural killer cell activity. It is important to note that these were in vitro and animal studies, so more research is needed. ACV is also high in antioxidants to help fight free radical damage.
- Blood sugar levels – In studies, pairing vinegar with carbohydrate-rich foods helped reduce glycemic load. ACV also helped people feel fuller after meals. This is one area where we have many human studies linking ACV to improved health benefits.
- lose weight – Researchers looked at body weight, BMI, visceral fat, waist size, and blood triglyceride levels in the two groups. The groups given ACV had significantly better lab numbers than the placebo group. Several studies have shown that ACV can help with weight management and reduce cravings.
- AGEs – Aka advanced glycation end products, these harmful compounds cause disease and inflammation. They form when protein and fat combine with sugar in the bloodstream. Fruit vinegars are rich in polyphenols and are a good source of AGE inhibitors. People with high blood sugar make more AGEs and ACV also helps lower blood sugar.
Other ACV Health Benefits
Here are a few more ways apple cider vinegar has been shown to support better health.
- Reduces inflammation in animal studies
- Helps reduce kidney stones
- Increase energy levels from overall better health
- Good bacteria for gut health and help improve immune function
Drinking vinegar in water daily can remove tooth enamel. This is why it is important to take it with enamel-forming foods, such as gelatin. Gelatin is also great for improving gut health and the immune system. I also focus on healthy vegetables, bone broth, and grass-fed animal products for enamel-building nutrients.
How to Make ACV Gummies
Gelatin is what makes these gels firm and strong. Make sure you use gelatin, not collagen peptides or you will end up with liquid. Some vegan-friendly recipes call for pectin or agar agar, but those aren’t something I’ve tried.
I also added some juice to them to help soften the sting from the ACV. Use apple juice or apple cider to enhance the natural apple flavor. The batch I made for the pictures used pomegranate juice which was also delicious!
If you are using less sweet juice then increase the honey. I found that 1/4 cup was perfect, but you can use 1/3 cup and reduce the juice by 1 tablespoon if you like them sweeter.
Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies Recipe
These sweet and sour gummies have all the health benefits of ACV in one convenient little package. Great for kids too!
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Combine the juice, vinegar and honey in a pot and whisk to combine.
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Sprinkle the gelatin on top of the liquid and allow it to dissolve for 2-3 minutes.
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Once the liquid has absorbed the gelatin, turn the stove to medium-low heat. Gently stir or whisk the glaze mixture until everything is melted and combined, about 2 minutes. Do not over whisk or the mixture will become really foamy.
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Immediately pour the mixture of ACV gummies into your desired molds and allow it to cool in the refrigerator until solid.
Nutrition facts
Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies Recipe
Amount per serving (1 serving)
calories 57
%Daily Value*
fat 0.03 g0%
Saturated fat 0.01 grams0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g
sodium 10 mg0%
potassium 33 mg1%
carbohydrates 11 J4 percent
Fiber 0.1 grams0%
Sugar 10 grams11 percent
protein 4 J8 percent
Vitamin E 0.2IU0%
Vitamin C 0.2 mg0%
calcium 5 mg1%
iron 0.1 mg1%
* Percent daily values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
You can put them in the freezer for just a few minutes after thawing and they will come out easily. Don’t leave it in the freezer or the texture will get grainy.
Other ACV recipes
Want more? Here are some more recipes that use apple cider vinegar!
Have you tried ACV gummies before? What’s your favorite way to get more ACV into your daily routine? Leave a comment and let us know!
