Pre-workout gummies are a big deal at the moment, offering a super user-friendly (and travel-friendly) way to get in those performance-enhancing benefits while savoring a tasty fruity snack. And, as you’ve noticed, there are tons and tons of pre-workout gummies available on today’s market, with various blends of pre-workout supplements in different strengths and ratios.
Of course, not all pre-workout gummies are made equally. Each one has its own distinctive formula. And, maybe you don’t want to go through the trouble of tracking down a gummy that contains exactly the supplements you’re looking for, all while adhering to your unique dietary needs. In that case, you might want to consider making your own. Let’s walk you through that process today.
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Who Might Want to Make Their Own Pre-Workout Gummies?
There are various reasons for attempting the task of make your own pre-workout gummies, such as these:
- Dietary Allergies: Some people make their own pre-workout gummies because they’ve found that too many gummies on the market contain the same ingredient that they’re allergic to, and to be on the safe side, it’s best to just make them themselves.
- Specific Ingredients You’re Seeking Out: Maybe there’s a particular combo of ingredients that you want to explore, and you just can’t find that in gummy form, so you’ve taken it upon yourself to make your own.
- Control over Nutritional Content: Homemade pre-workout gummies allow you to control the amount of sugar, protein, and carbohydrates. This is particularly beneficial for those tracking their macronutrient intake.
- Avoidance of Additives and Preservatives: Many commercial pre-workout supplements contain additives, preservatives, and artificial colors that some people prefer to avoid. Making your gummies at home ensures they are free from these substances.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Purchasing individual ingredients in bulk and making your pre-workout gummies at home can be more cost-effective than buying pre-made supplements.
- Taste Preferences: Homemade gummies can be flavored exactly to your liking, whether you prefer fruity, sour, or sweet tastes.
- A Creative Hobby: Maybe you just want to make DIY pre-workout gummies because it’s fun, allowing you to explore your creativity in a way that can also benefit your fitness routine.
- Portability: Homemade gummies are easy to transport and consume on the go, making them a convenient pre-workout snack.
- A New Potential Business Venture: Or, maybe you’re looking to make your own pre-workout gummies line as a future business idea, and so, making them from your kitchen is helping you perfect that recipe before you launch your new brand.
Reasons Against Making Pre-Workout Gummies at Home
Making pre-workout gummies at home may sound like a fun and convenient idea, but there are lots of reasons why it might not be the top option:
- Dosage Control Difficulties: Ensuring each gummy bear has the exact amount of pre-workout ingredients can be challenging. Inaccurate dosages could lead to either ineffective doses or dangerously high ones.
- Stability of Ingredients: Some pre-workout supplements might not remain stable when cooked or mixed with gelling agents needed for making gummy bears. This can lead to a loss of potency or even unwanted chemical reactions.
- Consistency in Texture and Taste: Achieving the right texture and taste can be difficult. Pre-workout supplements often have a strong, bitter flavor, which might not blend well with the sweet gummy format.
- Cost and Time-Consuming Process: Making gummy bears at home requires specific ingredients and molds, which can be costly and time-consuming. It might be more efficient to purchase pre-made products.
- Health and Safety Concerns: Homemade gummy bears might not have the same level of hygiene and quality control as commercially produced ones. Also, you run the risk of contamination if the kitchen equipment isn't properly sterilized.
- Preservation and Shelf Life: Preserving homemade pre-workout gummies without the use of preservatives can be challenging. They may have a shorter shelf life and require refrigeration, making them less convenient for on-the-go consumption.
- Nutritional Imbalance: Balancing the nutritional content, like managing added sugars while ensuring the effectiveness of the pre-workout ingredients, is tricky. This could potentially lead to a less healthy product compared to professionally formulated options.
- Legal and Safety Regulations: Homemade supplements might not adhere to the legal and safety regulations that commercial products must follow. This can pose risks to health, especially if shared with others.
- Allergen Cross-Contamination: There is even a risk of cross-contamination with allergens in a home kitchen, which can be dangerous for people with allergies.
- Lack of Professional Expertise: Without professional expertise in food science and nutrition, it can be challenging to create a safe, effective, and enjoyable pre-workout product.
The Perfect Pre-Workout Gummy Recipe for Your DIY Fitness Lifestyle
Time to talk about the best method to make DIY pre-workout gummies at home. We’re going to use the “active” pre-workout agent in the form of pre-workout powder, which you can buy at any fitness supplement vendor. This is easier than making your own blend of various active ingredients, like caffeine, amino acids, etc.
Now, if you want to go that routine, mixing each active ingredient individually, be our guest, and do some research on the ratios of ingredients that are proven to be both safe and effective – for example, making a gummy that contains 1000mg of caffeine per piece is not advisable as this can be a dangerous amount of the stimulant.
What You Will Need to Get Started
This recipe makes a single serving, so multiply it however many times if you want to make a batch that can get you through several days or weeks.
- 1 serving of pre-workout powder
- 1 cup water
- 4 tbsp gelatin powder
- Gummy molds (you can buy these at craft stores)
Directions:
- Place the water and the pre-workout powder into a small saucepan, and simmer on low until the pre-workout powder is well incorporated. You don’t want it to reach a boil. Stir to make sure the ingredients are well mixed.
- Add the gelatin, one tbsp at a time. Use a whisk to make sure the gelatin is totally dissolved before adding more.
- Turn off the heat once the gelatin is fully dissolved, and then use a dropper to carefully transport the mixture into your gummy molds.
- Place the gummy molds into your refrigerator and allow for about 20 minutes for the gummies to totally set.
- Pop your gummies out of their molds and store them in an airtight container, where they can last for up to 2 weeks.
What About Adding Flavor and Color?
If you wanted to come up with a custom flavor and color for your pre-workout gummies, then you’d need to get a bit more advanced. Once the gelatin is totally dissolved in the saucepan, you could add the flavoring of your choice, following the directions of the product label to add just enough.
The same goes for coloring. If you wanted to make an assortment of flavors/colors per batch, you’d need to separate the (fully dissolved) gummy solution into separate mixing bowls, and then enhance each one accordingly before letting them set in the refrigerator.
Is it Worth it to Make DIY Pre-Workout Gummies?
Sure, making your own gummies can be a lot of fun. But, at the end of the day, the biggest appeal of this product is how easy they are to work into your routine. So, making your own can kinda negate that.
Instead, we encourage you to seek out pre-workout gummies that do adhere to your preferences, whether they be dietary (vegan, sugar-free, etc.) or supplement based (caffeine-free, all-natural, etc.). The market does offer loads of options to accommodate everyone, with more and more brands releasing their own unique formulas every month.
Bounce Nutrition Pre-Workout Gummies are Where It’s At!
Bounce Nutrition offers a few unique pre-workout gummy formulas that can accommodate everyone, using plant-based ingredients, and offering a totally vegan formula.
Look through our ingredients before deciding whether or not you should make your own gummies, as you may very well find that at least one of our unique formulas adheres to all of your needs and preferences. We’ve worked hard to craft the best gummies possible, ensuring nothing but the highest quality, safety, and effectiveness, for maximum satisfaction.