Herbalife is the sports nutrition and presenting partner for the LA Galaxy. Registered Dietitians at Herbalife work closely with the LA Galaxy technical staff to make sure we are maximizing their nutrition to support performance goals.
Erica and I, the sports dietitians at LA Galaxy, have had fun creating a new way to enjoy Herbalife24® CR7 Drive, a sports drink used to hydrate and fuel prior to (or during) training and matches. A second recipe also contains Herbalife24® Liftoff®, a dietary supplement with caffeine and B vitamins. Find the recipes below and make them at home.
LA Galaxy Gummies RecipesÂ
For these recipes, we utilized star-shaped gummy molds with cavity dimensions of: 3.9 cm x 1.5 cm, yielding 60 stars total. You can use any mold of your choice for this recipe, but we recommend finding a mold that can hold two cups of fluid for this recipe. Once the solution is fully mixed together, the recipe yields about 2 cups of solution.
Gummies with Herbalife24® CR7 Drive
Makes 12 servings (5 gummy stars per serving using our mold)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 28 scoops (or 14 packets) Herbalife24® CR7 Drive powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp gelatin powder
Method:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, whisk together water, Herbalife24® CR7 Drive, and salt until well combined.
- Microwave for about 4 minutes total†, stirring the mixture at the 2-minute point to help fully dissolve the powder. Be careful not to boil the mixture.
- In a separate large bowl, add the gelatin.
- Slowly pour the hot liquid mixture into the bowl with gelatin, whisking continuously to ensure the gelatin dissolves completely and no lumps remain.
- Pour completed mixture carefully into silicone molds, using a spatula to scrape away any excess.
- Place filled molds in the fridge for a minimum of 1-2 hours, or until set.
- Once the gummies have set completely, pop the gummies out of the mold, and enjoy!
- Extra servings of these gummies can be held in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Per serving, these gummies provide approximately: 1,2
- 132 calories
- 30g carbs
- 3g protein
- 0g fat
- 0g fiber
- 346mg sodium
- 292mg potassium
- 140mg magnesium
Gummies with Herbalife24® CR7 Drive and Herbalife24® Liftoff®
Makes 12 servings (5 gummy stars using our mold)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 8 packets of Herbalife24® Liftoff® (Blackberry Spark)
- 20 scoops (or 10 packets) Herbalife24® CR7 Drive powder
- 6 tbsp gelatin powder
Method:
- Add water to a large, microwave-safe bowl.
- Add Herbalife24® CR7 Drive slowly, mixing between additions to ensure the powder dissolves.
- Microwave for about 4 minutes total†, stirring the mixture at the 2-minute point to help fully dissolve the powder. Be careful not to boil the mixture.
- Slowly add Liftoff®* powder to the bowl of water, one packet at a time, mixing carefully until well combined after each addition. Note: Liftoff® powder is effervescent and can cause the bowl to bubble over if more than one packet is added at a time, or if stirred too vigorously.
- Whisk the mixture again to completely dissolve the powders and remove any remaining lumps.
- In a separate large bowl, add the gelatin.
- Slowly add the solution into the bowl with gelatin, whisking and stirring continuously until the gelatin is fully dissolved and the solution is smooth.
- Pour mixture carefully into silicone molds, using a spatula to scrape away any excess.
- Place filled molds in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours.
- Once the mixture has set completely, pop the gummies out of the mold, and enjoy!
- Extra servings of these gummies can be held in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Per serving, these gummies provide approximately: 1-3
- 50mg caffeine* 108 calories
- 25g carbs
- 3g protein
- 0g fat
- 0g fiber
- 387mg sodium
- 282mg potassium
- 140mg magnesium
Herbalife24® Liftoff® is a dietary supplement with a serving size of 1 stick pack once or twice per day. Recipe makes 12 servings. Consume no more than 3 servings daily.** This recipe delivers approximately 50 mg of caffeine per serving. Herbalife recommends that healthy adults limit caffeine intake to 200 mg per sitting and about 400 mg of caffeine per day.4
†Heat can degrade the %DV of micronutrients in the product. Only when prepared as instructed on the product label does our product deliver the full nutrition benefits described on that label.
References
1. Herbalife24® CR7 Drive: Acai Berry. Herbalife.com. Accessed September 27, 2023. https://www.herbalife.com/products/herbalife24-cr7-drive-acai-berry/.
2. U.S. Department of Agriculture. Gelatins, dry powder, unsweetened. FoodData Central. April 1, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169599/nutrients.
3. Herbalife24® Liftoff®: Blackberry Spark. Herbalife.com. Accessed September 27, 2023. https://www.herbalife.com/products/herbalife24-liftoff-blackberry-spark/.
4. Agostoni C, Canani RB, Fairweather-Tait S, et al. Scientific opinion on the safety of caffeine. EFSA Journal. 2015;13(5). doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2015.4102
