How to Make CBD Gummies (4-Ingredient Recipe)
This guide for How to Make CBD Gummies includes step-by-step instructions and just four ingredients. It’s easy and budget-friendly to make your own CBD edibles at home. You also have more control over the quality of the ingredients when they are homemade. Make a batch in just 45 minutes!
There are a lot of CBD gummies and edibles on the market.
But, if you’re like me and are very picky about the ingredients you put in your body, then you might want to try making your own.
Also, it’s more affordable and budget-friendly when you make your own CBD gummy recipe at home using natural ingredients and a gummy mold.
What are CBD Gummies?
CBD, the shortened name for Cannibidiol, is an active ingredient of the hemp plant. CBD Oil Gummies are simply gummy treats infused with CBD oil.
The Harvard Health blog states that CBD has promising research supporting its use in treating epilepsy, anxiety, insomnia, and some forms of chronic pain. However, more research is needed and there can be some side effects associated with ingesting CBD.
As with any supplement, it’s important that you talk to your doctor to make sure CBD is right for you. And, it’s also important that you do your own research to make sure that CBD is legal where you live.
Key Ingredients
As mentioned, it’s very easy to make your own CBD Gummies. This recipe for Homemade CBD Gummies only has four simple ingredients and can be adapted to personal preference.
- CBD drops or a CBD oil-based tincture makes these gummies into CBD gummies. You can use whatever brand of CBD you have at home.
- Gelatin gives the gummies their stereotypical “gummy bear” texture. Don’t use collagen powder; you actually need gelatin powder for this recipe. I also use gelatin in my recipe for Healthy Gummy Bears.
- Honey or maple syrup sweetens up the gummies. I like to use raw honey.
- Fruit juice like pomegranate juice adds more flavor and body to the gummies. I like using cherry juice or pomegranate juice in this recipe. Try to find an unsweetened juice so your gummies aren’t too sweet. You can also add a touch of fresh lemon juice to balance the flavors, but this is optional.
You can also make your own juices at home. See my guide for how to juice in a Vitamix.
Recipe Instructions
Step One
To make the gummies, you’ll heat the juice in a small saucepan just to a very light simmer over low heat.
You can use whatever type of fruit juice you like. To avoid too much sugar, use 100% fruit juice like pomegranate juice.
Step Two
Next, whisk in the gelatin and the honey, stirring for about a minute until the ingredients are combined. If you want to make a vegan version, see my recipe for Vegan Gummies.
Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Step Three
Turn off the heat and add two milliliters of CBD oil. If it’s your first time using CBD isolate gummies, you might start with just one mg of CBD oil.
Give the mixture one final whisk.
Step Four
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.
Step Five
Divide the juice mixture evenly into your molds. Place the molds on a baking sheet and set it in the freezer or the refrigerator to set.
I used these heart shaped silicone molds. This CBD gummies recipe makes 30 pieces total, or 30 servings.
Step Six
Wait at least 30 minutes before removing the homemade gummies from the molds.
Store the gummy candies in the fridge in an airtight container or mason jar with a lid for up to 10 days.
Recipe Tips
- Feel free to get creative with the fruit juice that you use for your gummies. Grape juice or apple juice would be really tasty, too. Just don’t use pineapple juice as your gummies won’t set properly.
- If you don’t have a mold, just make your gummies in an 8×8-inch baking dish and cut the set jello into small cubes.
Recipe FAQs
It’s a very individual decision to determine how many gummies you should take. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding the best CBD dosage for you.
Two mL or two droppers as recommended of the Medterra 3,000mg tincture includes 200mg of CBD. So, each serving of two gummies will provide about 13 mg or CBD. To make the gummies more potent, you can add up to 4 ml of CBD oil (or 4 droppers-full of the Medterra 3000 mg bottle).
Be sure to take your doctor’s advice about using edible gummies to make sure they are right for you.
This recipe is sweet with a nice soft texture. These homemade CBD gummies taste a bit like candy gummy bears.
Gelatin is a powder that gives the gummies their texture. Gelatin is what is used to make Jello. Grass-fed gelatin is also a source of protein and collagen and has its own health benefits. Learn more about the benefits of collagen protein. I also include collagen on my list of the best paleo protein powders.
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How to Make CBD Gummies (4-Ingredients)
This guide for How to Make CBD Gummies includes step-by-step instructions. It’s easy and budget-friendly to make your own CBD edibles at home. Plus, you have more control over the quality of the ingredients when they are homemade. Make a batch in just 45 minutes!
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 15
Ingredients
- 1 cup 100% fruit juice such as pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons grass-fed gelatin
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 2 ml of the 3,000mg CBD Oil tincture
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, pour in the fruit juice and heat it over medium heat to a gentle simmer.
- Once the juice comes to a simmer, turn off the heat and whisk in the gelatin and the honey, stirring for about a minute until the ingredients are combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a small pitcher. Whisk in the CBD oil and then pour the mixture into your molds.
- Place the molds on a baking sheet and set it in the freezer or the refrigerator to set.
- Wait at least 30 minutes 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 serving will provide about 13 mg or CBD.
- To make the gummies more potent, you can add up to 4 ml of CBD oil (or 4 droppers-full of the Medterra 3000 mg bottle).
- Do not serve these gummies to children without asking your healthcare provider first.
- Feel free to get creative with the type of fruit juice that you use for your gummies. Grape juice or apple juice would be really tasty, too. Just don’t use pineapple juice as your gummies won’t set properly.
- If you don’t have a mold, just make your gummies in an 8×8-inch baking dish and cut the set jello into small cubes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Supplement
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Alternative
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 22
- Sugar: 4.4 g
- Sodium: 8.9 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Note: this post is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for recommendations related to your individual situation.
This was my first time making gummies, and they came out perfect! I flavored with fresh squeezed orange juice and sweetened with organic maple syrup.
I allowed them to harden on the counter, as Ive read that you need yo cure/ dry them for 24-48 hours before refrigerating, or mold could form.
It was so easy I think I’m ready to try the vegan ones!
Oh I forgot to add a bit of citric acid, I’ve read that it adds to the flavor as well as preserving them.
So glad you enjoyed!
Hello
I have some AVB and would like to know using an alcohol liquid with the AVB what would the ratio be .? AVB & ALCOHOL to make CBD TINCTURE.
I do a water wash first (French press)
Though not sure of the ratio AVB & ALCOHOL
Apologies for the typos, I didnt have my readers on.
Made these this morning. I think mine need either a bit more honey or a bit of caster sugar in the next light. But still taste yummy. I used Cranberry juice in mine.
How can you eat day do you know? I’ve only eaten 1 today.
Cranberry juice will require more sugar as it is naturally MUCH tarter than pomegranate juice. But I’m glad you like them! As far as how many to eat per day, that is really an individual decision and based on how much CBD you want or need per day.
Do I need to spray the silicone molds with Pan or other lubricant?
I didn’t, the silicone is naturally non-stick.
Can you freeze cbd gummies?
Yes you should be able to do that!
how to ensure the oil is mixed well?
You can whisk it for a few minutes.
This was my starter for.making my own gummies. I used CBD isolate which seems a very affordable way to buy it. I used pure fresh orange juice , honey and gelatine and they turned out great. One thing I wanted to comment on was the choice of grapefruit juice. Evidence suggests it had a negative interaction with CBS and the two shouldn’t be mixed.
Thanks for sharing your recipe and modifications!
You say to use CBD oil tincture, I’m confused… isn’t oil and tincture two different products? Oil is made by binding the terpenes to oil and I thought tinctures are glycerine based.
I am thinking that this would not work well if I used oil that I make myself.
I used a CBD tincture when I made the gummies.