Constipation Candies
Constipation candies are a perfect solution to provide you or your little one with a safe, natural way to get gentle relief from an uncomfortable digestive problem. These candies are easy and inexpensive to whip up, making them a must have for any parent or a little one that just can’t go.
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Disclaimer: I am not a doctor nor do I play one on tv. If you or your child struggles with constipation, consult a healthcare professional as I am only sharing a home remedy that worked for us.
Do your little ones ever struggle with constipation?
Mine did and it was so painful for both of us when it happened.
Nothing is worse than being a mama to an uncomfortable kiddo.
These little constipation candies are a perfect solution, offering a gentle push in the right direction for their digestive tracts.
Full of coconut oil and lightly flavored with lemon and sweetened, these candies may help get things moving again.
How do constipation candies work?
These constipation candies are made primarily of coconut oil.
Coconut oil is chock full of a certain kind of fatty acid, medium chain fatty acids, that some people think may prevent or relieve constipation.
While an article in Medical News Today makes it clear that there is little scientific evidence to support this claim, I can tell you from experience that eating 2 constipation candies brings gentle relief between 8 and 18 hours later.
The relief comes without the harsh cramps and discomforts some of the over the counter laxatives may have.
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need:
- Coconut oil– Use organic coconut oil and melt it first.
- Lemon juice
- Organic sugar – You could also use honey or maple syrup.
- Salt– Either Himalayan pink salt or sea salt
You’ll also want two trays of silicone candy molds.
How to Make
These constipation candies are very easy to make!
Just combine all ingredients in a food processor or with a handheld mixer.
Make sure everything is evenly combined or the candies won’t set properly.
Then pour the mixture into the candy molds.
Freeze the molds for at least an hour before popping the candies out.
Use as needed.
Storing
Store these in an airtight container on the counter if your keep your house cooler than around 68/69 degrees.
If you think your house may be warmer or you are making these during the summer, store them in an airtight container in the fridge so they don’t melt.
How many constipation candies should I take?
Again, I am not a doctor or nurse.
I found it works well for an adult to take 4 per day.
So I recommend starting with 4 and seeing how your body responds.
You can always adjust down or up.
2 per day always worked well for my children.
Tips and Tricks
- Taste it as you go along and make it as sweet or sour as you like.
- As you pour the candy mixture into the candy molds, you might have to stir several times.
- If you don’t like coconut or think your child won’t like coconut, you could add a few melted chocolate chips to help mask the coconut flavor.
Other Homemade Candies
Constipation candies are a safe way to get things moving.
Make them the next time you or your little one has tummy trouble.
Looking for other homemade candies?
Try these:
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Constipation Candies
Equipment
- 2 trays of candy molds, or shaped silicone ice cube trays
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic coconut oil melted
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp organic sugar honey, or maple sugar
- 1/4 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt or sea salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor or with a handheld mixer.1 cup organic coconut oil, 1/4 to 1/3 cup lemon juice, 2 tbsp organic sugar, 1/4 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt
- Pour into the candy molds. As you pour you might have to stir several times. To set properly, the other ingredients need to be evenly combined with the coconut oil.
- Taste it as you go along and make it as sweet or sour as you like.
- Freeze the molds for at least an hour before popping the candies out.
- They’ll keep fine in a home that’s 68/69 degrees or cooler, or to be on the safer side you can store them in the fridge so they won’t melt.
Notes
- Taste it as you go along and make it as sweet or sour as you like.
- As you pour the candy mixture into the candy molds, you might have to stir several times.
- If you don't like coconut or think your child won't like coconut, you could add a few melted chocolate chips to help mask the coconut flavor.
Nutrition
*Take a minute to read this information from The Robyn’s Nest on the importance of not using over the counter products like Miralax as a constipation remedy for your children.
“Please don’t ever give your children Miralax for constipation. PEG was never meant for kids or to be taken more than occasionally, and can cause a host of health problems, not to mention make autism worse.”
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Kim fedorwich
Thank you for the great recipe. How large are your candy molds. Do you know about how large a serving size is? One tablespoon?
The molds I used came from the Dollar Tree and are tiny. Each probably holds about a tablespoon. Emmy, for kids we start at 2 candies a day and will increase the amount given by 1 each day until they can find some relief. From that point on we know their number and just give them that amount. Four is the most we’ve ever had to give one of the sons in a day. Hope that helps!
Is the sea salt a necessary ingredient in the constipation candies or can it be excluded?
If you don’t want to use sea salt in particular, any unrefined salt will work. If you’re asking can you exclude salt altogether the short answer is yes, but there is a reason we originally included it. Sodium is an electrolyte which helps you remain hydrated and keep things cruising along your system naturally. Also, a mineral deficiency of even just sodium alone has been suggested as a cause of constipation. Either way, even just the coconut oil and lemon juice should help your little one find some relief.
I was wondering if food grade lemon essential oil would have the same effect? Do you squeeze your own lemon juice or use one of those little yellow plastic lemons?
I usually squeeze my own, but I have used pre-squeezed on occasion without any noticeable difference. If you do end up trying a batch with your eo, I’d love to hear how it works out for you.
Can you make it without the coconut oil? If so what would be a good replacement? The child I’m wanting to make it for has an allergy.
I would love to say, ‘yes’ but unfortunately it’s the stuff that’s in the coconut oil specifically that makes these work. The triglycerides in them cause the body to not store fat, helping them- and everything else- pass right on through. If you could find another fatty oil with the same medium chain triglycerides, then that would be your best bet.
My coconut oil always separates from the other ingredients when I freeze them, leaving a layer of just the coconut oil ontop of the lemon juice. It makes them kind of hard to eat when all you taste is either extreme sour on the top or straight coconut oil. Like biting into a chunk of oil. Not very tasty. I’ve tried freezing the silicone trays ahead of time and blending the ingredients for at least a minute before pouring into the chilled molds but it still separates as it freezes. Any suggestions?
I’ve never had that happen Shannon, mine tend to stick together and remain mixed. My only issue is making sure they get sucked down quickly because they tend to melt fast. I’ll make a batch this week and see if I can offer any additional feedback or tips & tricks!
I would like to ask if I can use ice cube trays because I do not have candy trays or silicone?
Thank you!
Nancy
Ice cube trays would work, I just wouldn’t fill them up but 1/4-1/2 of the way. Hope this helps!
Mine are separating when I freeze them, too. ): I was so excited for these to work….
Thank you for the recipe. You mentioned you could add chocolate chips to the recipe. How much?
Thank you so much!