by Max Bredow

Orange Gummy Bears

Updated July 7, 2026

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GummiesPrep 10 minWait 3.0 hMakes About 50 gummy bears

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Orange Gummy Bears

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Dish of translucent homemade gummy bears with a bear mold and a Saltivate Orange stick packet

Electrolyte gummy bears took over keto TikTok for a reason: the formula is just a flavored electrolyte packet, plain gelatin, and hot water, and it turns a drink mix into something you can carry in a pocket. This version uses two Saltivate Orange stick packs, so a batch of about 50 bears holds two full servings of electrolytes, 1,600mg of sodium in total. The bears come out glossy and translucent, since the mix has no dyes, with a chew that lands lightly salty-sweet.

Ingredients

Makes about 50 small gummy bears, which works out to 2 servings of electrolytes (about 25 bears per serving).

Instructions

  1. Heat 2/3 cup (160 ml) water in a small saucepan until steaming but not boiling, then take it off the heat.
  2. Whisk in both Saltivate Orange packets until fully dissolved.
  3. Sprinkle the gelatin over the surface and whisk for 1 to 2 minutes until no granules remain.
  4. Use a dropper or small spoon to fill a silicone gummy bear mold. Work quickly; the mixture starts to set as it cools.
  5. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until firm.
  6. Pop the bears out of the mold and transfer to an airtight container.

Serving suggestions and variations

  • Any flavor works with the same ratios. Mango Pineapple stick packs swap in directly; for Watermelon, use 2 scoops from the jar.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Gelatin softens in heat, so keep a run-day bag shaded on hot days.
  • For a firmer, chewier bear, add one extra tablespoon of gelatin.

Per serving: about 5 kcal (estimate).

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