Ingredients
Method
- Place the coconut oil in a small saucepan and warm it over low heat until fully melted, without letting it sizzle or smoke.
- While the oil warms, puree the blueberries in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
- Stir the blueberry puree into the warm melted coconut oil until the mixture is evenly combined and purple in color.
- Sprinkle the unflavored agar-agar powder evenly over the surface of the warm blueberry coconut mixture.
- Whisk immediately and continuously until no dry agar-agar remains and the mixture looks smooth.
- If using honey, add it to the saucepan and whisk until fully dissolved and the mixture is glossy and pourable.
- Keep the saucepan over low heat and whisk for 3 to 5 minutes, without boiling, until the agar-agar is completely dissolved and the mixture is uniform.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully pour the mixture into silicone molds or a shallow glass dish.
- Let the filled molds or dish cool at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes, until no longer hot.
- Transfer the molds or dish to the refrigerator and chill for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the gummies are firm and spring back when gently pressed.
- Once fully set, remove the gummies from the molds or, if using a dish, loosen the edges and cut the sheet into bite-sized pieces.
- Store the gummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator and serve a few pieces at a time as a special treat.
Notes
- Store gummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
- For easier storage, layer gummies between small pieces of parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- For longer storage, freeze gummies on a lined tray until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container.
- Always introduce new treats gradually and adjust portion size based on your dog’s size and overall diet.
- Do not use honey for dogs with diabetes or blood sugar issues; the recipe sets well without it.
- For easier storage, layer gummies between small pieces of parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- For longer storage, freeze gummies on a lined tray until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container.
- Always introduce new treats gradually and adjust portion size based on your dog’s size and overall diet.
- Do not use honey for dogs with diabetes or blood sugar issues; the recipe sets well without it.
