These Homemade CBD Sleep Gummies are so delicious and easy to make, and have made a big difference in my quality of sleep. I’m sharing this recipe in the hope that they help you too!
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.
CBD Gummies
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 Sleep Gummy. 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 25mg of CBD and 10mg of melatonin. They’re great, too.
Tart Cherry Juice
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 0%-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
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.
Here’s the printable recipe for these CBD Gummies:
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Homemade CBD Sleep Gummies
Prep Time: 10 minutes- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 10
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.