These easy vegan cannabis gummies use only 5 simple ingredients and skip gelatin entirely — making them perfect for vegans, people with gelatin allergies, or anyone who wants clean plant-based cannabis edibles. Fordee tested multiple versions before landing on this agar agar method, and the result is a natural, fruit-forward gummy that stores well and doses reliably.
Easy Vegan Cannabis Gummies: Why Agar Agar?
Traditional gummies get their chewy texture from gelatin — made from animal bone byproducts, not vegan. These easy vegan cannabis gummies use agar agar (a plant-based gelling agent from seaweed) as the substitute. The trade-off: agar gummies are firmer and more gel-like rather than elastic and chewy, but they hold their shape beautifully and taste great. If chewiness is your priority, check out the Gummies for Dummies series below — but for plant-based cannabis edibles, agar agar is the way to go.
5 Ingredients for Easy Vegan Cannabis Gummies
- 1 cup (250 ml) fruit juice — fresh blended fruit (strain pulp if desired) or store-bought juice. Strawberry, blueberry, pink lemonade — any juice works.
- 2 tsp agar agar powder — use powder, not flakes. Scale linearly: 2 tsp per 1 cup of juice. This is what makes these agar agar vegan gummies set firmly.
- 2 tbsp sweetener — white sugar, honey, agave, or maple syrup. Don’t skip this; fruit juice alone won’t be sweet enough.
- ½ tsp liquid lecithin (sunflower lecithin recommended) — helps bind the THC to the liquid for better absorption in cannabis tincture gummies.
- 1–2 tbsp cannabis tincture — or substitute MCT oil, coconut oil, or cannabis concentrate. These are cannabis tincture gummies at heart.
Not infusing? Skip ingredients 4 and 5 — you only need 3 ingredients for non-medicated vegan gummies.
How to Make Easy Vegan Cannabis Gummies Step by Step
- Prepare your juice. Blend fresh fruit until smooth and measure out 1 cup (250 ml). Add a squeeze of lime for extra flavor and light preservation.
- Add agar agar and sweetener. Whisk 2 tsp agar agar powder and 2 tbsp sweetener into the juice in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil. Heat on high, stirring regularly. Once it reaches a full boil, stir a few seconds then remove from heat.
- Cool slightly, then add tincture and lecithin. Let cool to around 160–170°F (70–77°C) before adding your cannabis tincture — this protects THC from heat degradation. Add ½ tsp liquid lecithin at the same time.
- Blend with an immersion blender. Blend for at least 3 minutes to fully emulsify the lecithin into the juice base. This is key for even dosing across every gummy.
- Pour into molds. Fill your silicone gummy molds quickly — the mixture starts setting fast for these agar agar vegan gummies.
- Set and demold. Refrigerate for 10–20 minutes, or leave at room temperature for 30–60 minutes. Pop out from the bottom and enjoy your easy vegan cannabis gummies.
Dosage Tips for Your Vegan Gummy Recipe with Agar
With 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of a 450 mg tincture and approximately 19 gummies per batch, each gummy in this vegan gummy recipe with agar is roughly 24 mg THC. Adjust your batch size or tincture potency accordingly. Use an edible calculator (scientificedibles.com) to dial in your exact dosage.
Tip: To improve THC absorption from your plant-based cannabis edibles, eat these with a fat source — peanut butter, coconut milk, or any fatty snack. This significantly improves bioavailability.
Tips and Variations
- Flavor options: Any juice works — strawberry, blueberry, mango, pink lemonade. Each gives a different natural color and flavor to your easy vegan cannabis gummies.
- Sweetener swaps: White sugar, honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup all work at 2 tablespoons each.
- Oil vs tincture: MCT oil and coconut oil work as infusion alternatives. Keep to 1–2 tablespoons max to avoid affecting texture.
- Higher potency: Use cannabis concentrate instead of extra tincture volume for stronger gummies without changing the texture.
- Storage: No mold inhibitor = fridge life of 1–2 weeks. Freeze extras in a single layer for long-term storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are easy vegan cannabis gummies as chewy as regular gummies?
No — agar agar creates a firmer, gel-like texture rather than the elastic chew of gelatin. For chewy cannabis gummies, check out the gelatin-based Gummies for Dummies series on Herbistry420.
Can I use fresh fruit instead of juice?
Yes — blend fresh fruit, strain if desired, and measure out 1 cup. Fordee uses fresh strawberries (starting with ~400g, blended down to 1 cup). Any fruit or pre-made juice works in this vegan gummy recipe with agar.
Where can I find more cannabis edible recipes?
Check out the full Edibles & Recipes section on Herbistry420 — including the Gummies for Dummies series for gelatin-based techniques.
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