Description
These homemade green tea, lemon, and ginger chews are the perfect balance of refreshing flavors with a hint of spice from ginger! Packed with antioxidants and a zesty punch, they make for a great healthy snack.
Ingredients
Cold Water
- 3/4 cup
Unflavored Gelatin Powder
- 5 tablespoons
Strongly Brewed Green Tea
- 1/2 cup (use 4 tea bags)
Ginger Juice
- 1/3 cup
Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice or preservative-free bottled lemon juice
Optional: Honey, to taste
Instructions
- Pour cold water into a medium saucepan and sprinkle gelatin powder evenly on top. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Brew green tea with 4 tea bags, steeping per package instructions. Remove the bags and ensure you have 1/2 cup of strong tea.
- Add the brewed tea, ginger juice, and lemon juice to the bloomed gelatin. Heat on low, stirring until gelatin dissolves. Avoid boiling.
- Taste and sweeten with honey if desired, stirring to combine.
- Carefully pour the mixture into silicone molds or a lightly greased baking dish.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm.
- Once firm, remove from molds or cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- You can use honey to sweeten, but it’s optional for those who prefer a more natural taste.
- These chews can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Silicone molds are recommended for easy removal; alternatively, use a greased baking dish and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Healthy Treats
- Method: Stovetop, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American, Herbal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chew (based on 25 servings)
- Calories: 15 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
