This month NYU proudly joined the Cool Food Pledge which represents a commitment to reduce food-related GHG emissions 25% by 2030. As part of this actions, we are encouraging students to participate in our Cool Food Fridays with some delicious climate-friendly cooking recipes to try at home!

This week we are getting ready for Halloween with some simple, delicious, vegan candy.

Vegan Gummy Bears

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fruit juice
• ½ tbsp. pure agar powder
• 1-2 tbsp honey or agave syrup
• Natural food coloring as needed.

Steps

1. Using a small saucepan, mix agar powder with juice until completely dissolved. Bring mixture to a simmer and whisk again. Allow mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes or until the consistency is thickened and syrup-like. Whisk occasionally while mixture is simmering so that none of the mixture sticks to the bottom or sides of the saucepan. Once mixture is done, you can add honey or syrup, and coloring if needed. Stir until dissolved.
2. Turn off heat. Fill gummy molds using an eyedropper tool or similar. Pop any air bubbles.
3. Place into fridge until firm (about 10-15 minutes). Keep stored in fridge until ready to eat.

Make sure to tag us on our social media with your final results!