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These Homemade CBD Gummies for sleep are so delicious and easy to make. They can naturally help improve sleep quality.
What is CBD and is it Legal to Use?
First off, you might be wondering what CBD is and is it legal to use?
CBD is short for cannabidiol, and is one of the numerous cannabinoids that come from the hemp plant. CBD differs from marijuana because it does not have any psychoactive effects. CBD products are legal at the state level because they are derived from hemp and contain less than 0.3% THC.
For more detailed information about the manufacturing process and medical uses of CBD oil, you should check out the interview I did with the Medterra CBD oil CEO, Jay Hartenbach.
Benefits of Using CBD
Now that we’ve covered that issue, let’s talk about the benefits of using CBD oil.
CBD has been studied extensively around its anti-inflammatory benefits. In regards to sleep, there was an interesting literature review published about the possible benefits of CBD in the treatment of insomnia. CBD also has research supporting its use in managing or resolving autism, anxiety, epilepsy, and migraine, among many other disorders and symptoms.
Trying CBD oil for yourself is one of my top eight ways to sleep better.
CBD Gummies for Sleep
There are a lot of CBD gummies and edibles on the market. Since I’m so picky about the quality of ingredients I use, I decided to try making my own CBD Gummy for sleep. It’s actually super easy and kinda fun, so that’s why I’m sharing the recipe with you. Also, it’s more affordable to make your own!
If you prefer to just buy a CBD product to help with sleep, you should check out Medterra’s CBD sleep capsules that include CBD and melatonin. They’re great, too.
Use code CLEANEATING for 15% off your order at MedterraCBD.com!
Tart Cherry Juice for Sleep
Tart Cherry Juice is an amazing supplement (I buy this organic tart cherry juice concentrate with no added sugar or preservatives). Tart cherries have also been studied for their anti-inflammatory properties, and benefits on sleep quality, especially in people who are already having a hard time with sleep.
Tart cherry juice is not only health-promoting, but it tastes great! It is tart, yes, but you’ll see I off-set some of the tartness with raw honey in my CBD Sleep Gummy recipe below.
The Zero-THC CBD Oil I Recommend
The obvious next question is which CBD Oil do I recommend for these CBD gummies? I’m an affiliate with the company called Medterra CBD, and there are a few reasons why I strongly recommend the CBD from Medterra.
First, the products are all certified to be 100% free of THC. While some CBD products are known as full-spectrum and can contain trace amounts of THC, the CBD from Medterra has been lab-tested to be free from any THC. This means that you won’t fail a drug test and you likely won’t feel any negative side effects from taking Medterra CBD.
Again, as always, you really should talk to a healthcare practitioner before adding any supplement to your routine. That’s because everyone is different and everyone has his or her own pre-existing conditions, medications, etc.
Items Needed to Make Homemade CBD Gummies for Sleep
As mentioned, it’s actually really easy to make homemade CBD Gummies. You’ll need a few key ingredients, including:
- CBD Oil (I used the 3,000mg tincture from Medterra; it contains 100mg of CBD per 1ml serving)
- Grass-fed collagen gelatin
- Tart cherry juice concentrate (or your choice of juice)
- Raw honey, or your choice of sweetener
- Gummy molds, I used this BPA-free silicone heart mold and this flower-shaped silicone mold
Steps to Make Homemade CBD Gummies
- To make the gummies, you’ll heat the juice in a saucepan just to a very light simmer.
- Next, whisk in the gelatin and the honey, stirring for about a minute until the ingredients are combined.
- Turn off the heat and add two milliliters of CBD oil. Give the mixture one final whisk.
- The last step is to pour the mixture into your mold. You can do this without spilling by transferring the mixture into a small pitcher.
- Divide the juice mixture evenly into your mold. Place the mold on a baking sheet and set it in the freezer or the refrigerator to set.
- Wait at least 30 minutes to one hour before removing the gummies from the molds.
- Store the gummies in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Get more recipe ideas using CBD in my free e-book!
Questions About CBD Gummies
Can CBD gummies help with anxiety?
CBD does have research showing it can reduce symptoms of anxiety. But, it’s usually an individual thing and so you’ll just have to try it to see if it works to help with your anxiety.
How long do CBD gummies take to kick in?
Allow at least 30 minutes for CBD gummies to help with sleep.
How many CBD gummies should I take?
Again, it’s a very individual decision to determine how many gummies you should take. I would recommend starting with the lowest dose and moving up from there.
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Homemade CBD Sleep Gummies
Prep Time: 10 minutes- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
- Category: Snack, supplement
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Paleo, gluten-free
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These Homemade CBD Sleep Gummies are so delicious and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup tart cherry juice
- 2 tablespoons grass-fed gelatin
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 2 ml of the 3,000mg Medterra CBD Oil tincture
Instructions
- Start by adding the juice to a medium saucepan over low heat. Heat the juice to a light simmer.
- Next, whisk in the gelatin and the honey, stirring for about a minute until the ingredients are combined.
- Turn off the heat and add two milliliters of CBD oil. Give the mixture one final whisk.
- The last step is to pour the mixture into your mold. You can do this without spilling by transferring the mixture into a pitcher.
- Divide the juice mixture evenly into your mold. Place the mold on a baking sheet and set it in the freezer or the refrigerator to set.
- Wait at least 30 minutes to one hour before removing the gummies from the molds.
- Store the gummies in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Notes
2 ml of the Medterra 3,000mg tincture includes 200mg of CBD. So, each gummy includes 20mg of CBD.
Do not serve to children without asking your healthcare provider first.
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Carry says
Thank you for this recipe! I bought some CBD gummies for the first time today from a shop near my home in Washington and was shocked that they cost $3-4 each. That’s not sustainable!
By my calculation it would cost just over $1 each to make them. Way more affordable.
I’m curious about your insistence on there being no THC at all in the oil. The sales person said that a very low dose of THC tends to make the CBD more effective without making you high. Thoughts?
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Hi Carry, great! I hope you get some benefit from the ones you bought or if you make your own. I like to recommend a zero-THC brand as a general recommendation, but it’s up to each individual to test out the small amount of THC. My husband is SUPER sensitive, for example, so I just like to play it safe when putting info out there. 🙂
Carry says
Quick update: I also used this as a base recipe for making “tummy gummies” for my husband. I used 1 1/2 cups apple juice, 3 T gelatin, and 10 T Heather’s Tummy Fiber. This made roughly 30 gummies with 1 tsp each of Heather’s Tummy Fiber in them. We’ll see if he likes them better than drinking the fiber dissolved in water.
Carrie says
One of my go-to recipes!
★★★★★
Carrie says
Am I doing something wrong? I used 1 cup of grape juice instead of the cherry juice. It made way more than 10 gummies.it made 2 trays of the heart shape trays plus there was a little extra left over.
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
It depends on the size of your trays. Those heart gummies are really small. Did they firm up well? You didn’t do anything wrong. 🙂
Lydia Sexton says
I am using CBD gummies for headaches. I purchased them at a dispensary here in Oregon. These are made from hemp, so no THC. I am looking to make my own. Your recipe looks great but, I only have one question. Your recipe states they only last 10 days in the fridge. With the amount of gummies this recipe creates, how can you go through that amount in 10 days? I don’t understand why they would go bad after only 10 days? Can you explain please?
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Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Hi Lydia, you can freeze the ones you don’t use right away. The problem is that they can grow mold, even in the fridge. I would try to eat the ones in the fridge by 10-14 days, and then just freeze the 2nd half of the batch and de-frost when you’re ready to eat them.
Theresa says
I tried to make gummies with CBD oil and they were oily and not mixed well, am I doing something wrong?
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Did you use gelatin?
Nana says
Hi Carrie,
I am new to cbd. I suffer from MS and want to make these. When you say 2ml for the oil is the tincture marked or is a full tincture 1ml. Hope I dont sound clueless.
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Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Hi Nana, the dropper is marked with lines. A full dropper is 1 ml. Does that help?
Kim says
CBD being an oil, when mixing it into the gelatin how can you regulate how much is in each gummie. I tried making and the oil did not mix in very well. I used pure CBD oil not an isolate.
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Kim, you would measure out the dropperful to get an idea of how much CBD is in each gummy. It should mix well if you whisk it when the mixture is warm. Is your CBD oil in an oil-based carrier?
Kim says
No carrier, pure CBD oil from Hemp.
Gal123 says
Is there a way to make this gummies last longer without having to freeze them ?
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
No because they can get moldy even in the fridge. You could make a half batch instead.
Mamas Natural Remedies says
The cbd oil I use is 200mg per 30ml bottle. How much oil can I add before I completely destroy the recipe and gummy consistency?
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
I’m not sure, but going up to 2 or 3 dropperfuls should be okay.
Veronica says
Hi can you help me i have cbd 500mg how much do i use to make tou gummy recipe
Debby Ludlow says
Followed your recipe exactly and placed the filled molds in the freezer. After one hour the gummy’s had not set up. Please advise.
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
What kind of gelatin did you use, Debby? You used gelatin and not collagen, correct?
Al McManus says
Could I make this recipe using a whole flower, aqueous fluid (not an oil or tincture) CBD? It smells and tastes just like the hemp it is made from so it is strong tasting. Just looking for ideas. Thank you
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Gosh, I have no idea, Al. I think it should work, but I would try it with a very small amount and work upwards once you know that the gummies will gel.
Constance Petty says
By my calculations it should cost about $1.50 a gummie. Am I close?
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
No much less than that. You can make hundreds of gummies with one bottle of CBD.
Faye says
When you say cherry juice is that the real juice ? If I wanted orange do I used freshly squeezed orange juice strained ? I’m new at this I need all the help I can get
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
You can use fresh or bottled juice! Enjoy!
Kari says
So I just made a DOUBLE batch of these yummy gummies !!!
In fear of them not setting up after reading reviews, I added an extra 1/2 tbsp of gelatin & 1 tbsp LESS of the sugar (I used sugar in the raw.)
These gummies set up PERFECTLY !
I had my small silicone heart molds (15 per tray-4 trays) these made 77 gummies (17 extra). I used 4 ml of CBD oil (that’s 4 droppers-each dropper is 1 ml) so like the recipe these should have around 20 mcg per gummy give or take. This is a higher does than most people take.
These are not for me, but for an older friend I love with ALL of my heart who’s been a farmer all of his life. He has tremors now & I suspect it is not Parkinson’s but a nerve problem. He’s still sharp as a tack & I think the hard working with his hands all of his life has affected his nerves.
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Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
I’m thrilled that the gummies worked for you and kudos to you for helping out your friend. Thanks for sharing the review. XO.