Description
Create delicious and nutritious treats at home with this Homemade Fruit Snacks Recipe. Bursting with the natural flavors of fresh fruits and vegetables, these snacks are perfect for kids and adults alike. With their vibrant colors and delightful sweetness, they make a fantastic addition to lunchboxes, parties, or as a quick on-the-go option. The best part? You can customize them to suit your taste preferences! Packed with vitamins and protein, these snacks are a guilt-free indulgence that you can feel good about serving to your family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped fruit (e.g., strawberries, peaches, blueberries)
- ¼ cup chopped vegetables (e.g., spinach, carrots)
- ¼ to ½ cup pure apple juice (no added sugar)
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 3 tablespoons plant-based gelling agent (like agar-agar)
Instructions
- Prepare silicone molds on a baking sheet or line an 8×8 inch dish with wax paper.
- Blend chopped fruit, vegetables, and ¼ cup apple juice in a high-powered blender until smooth.
- Add honey and vanilla extract; blend until fully mixed.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the gelling agent until dissolved—do not boil.
- Pour the mixture into molds or prepared dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Once set, remove from molds and cut into squares if using a dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fruit snack (30g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg