Homemade High-Protein Watermelon & Peach Gummy Bears

Wash the watermelon and peaches thoroughly. Remove the rind from the watermelon and the pits from the peaches. Chop both fruits into smaller pieces.

Blend them until you achieve a smooth purée.Add the lemon juice to it.

Pour the fruit purée through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bowl. Press firmly to extract all the clear juice, leaving behind any pulp. You should have clear fruit juice.

In a separate small bowl, sprinkle the gelatine powder over the hot water (around 60°C / 140°F). Stir well until the gelatine is completely dissolved and no lumps remain. This step is crucial for smooth gummies!

Add the whey protein isolate to your clear fruit juice. Mix thoroughly with a spoon, or even better, use a shaker bottle to ensure there are no protein clumps.

Pour the dissolved gelatine mixture into the fruit juice and protein blend. Stir or shake well until all ingredients are fully combined into a homogeneous liquid.

Carefully pour the liquid mixture into your silicone gummy bear molds. Fill each cavity evenly.

Place the filled molds into the refrigerator. Allow them to chill and set for at least 60 minutes, or until the gummy bears are firm to the touch.

Once firm, gently pop the gummy bears out of the molds. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain their freshness and texture.

I got around 25 gummy bears.