Homemade Fruit Snacks Recipe
These Homemade Fruit Snacks are a delightful and healthier alternative to store-bought snacks. Packed with real fruits and vegetables, these gummy treats are a perfect way to satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Varies
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending, Heating, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Fruit Mixture:
- 1 cup fruit, chopped
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
- 1 cup peaches, chopped
- 1 cup blueberries
Vegetable Mixture:
- 1/4 cup vegetables, chopped (and peeled if necessary)
- 1/4 cup spinach
- 1/4 cup beets
- 1/4 cup carrots
- 1/4 cup zucchini
Other Ingredients:
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup pure apple juice, no added sugar
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons gelatin, preferably collagen, grass-fed
- Prepare Molds: Place silicone molds on a large baking sheet or line an 8×8’ square dish with wax paper and lightly grease, set aside.
- Blend Fruit and Vegetables: In a high-powered blender, combine fruit, vegetables, and 1/4 cup apple juice. Blend until smooth.
- Add Sweeteners: Add honey and vanilla extract to the blender and blend until smooth. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Heat and Dissolve Gelatin: Transfer the mixture to a saucepan, whisk in gelatin, and heat on medium heat until dissolved and smooth.
- Fill Molds: Use a dropper to fill silicone molds or pour the mixture into a baking pan. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Serve: Once set, remove from molds and enjoy your homemade fruit snacks.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by using your favorite fruits and vegetables.
- Ensure the gelatin is fully dissolved to avoid grainy texture in the fruit snacks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade Fruit Snacks, Fruit Gummies, Healthy Snacks