Description
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade snacks with this easy Homemade Fruit Snacks Recipe. Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, these fruit bites are perfect for both kids and adults looking for a nutritious treat. Made from fresh fruits and vegetables, these naturally sweetened snacks are free from added sugars or artificial additives, making them a healthier alternative to store-bought options. Whether you’re packing them in lunchboxes, serving them at parties, or enjoying them as a quick snack during the day, these fruity energy bites are sure to please everyone. Plus, they are incredibly simple to make and customizable to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped fruit (e.g., strawberries, peaches)
- ¼ cup chopped vegetables (e.g., spinach, beets)
- ¼ to ½ cup pure apple juice (no added sugar)
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 3 tablespoons plant-based gelatin (like agar-agar)
Instructions
- Prepare your silicone molds by placing them on a baking sheet or line an 8×8 inch dish with wax paper.
- In a high-powered blender, combine the chopped fruit, vegetables, and ¼ cup apple juice. Blend until smooth; add more juice if needed.
- Add raw honey and vanilla extract to the blender and blend until well incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the plant-based gelatin until fully dissolved—about three minutes without boiling.
- Fill your molds or dish with the mixture and refrigerate for at least two hours until set.
- Once set, remove from molds or cut into squares if using a dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg