Description
Enjoy a burst of flavor with these Homemade Fruit Snacks! Perfect for both kids and adults, these delightful treats combine fresh fruits and vegetables to create a nutritious, high-protein snack that’s far superior to store-bought options. With a vibrant array of colors, these snacks are easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste preferences. Ideal for lunchboxes, after-school snacking, or as a fun party favor, you’ll find yourself making these time and again. Plus, they’re free from artificial additives and preservatives!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped fruit
- ¼ cup chopped vegetables
- ¼ to ½ cup pure apple juice (no added sugar)
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons plant-based gelling agent (like agar-agar)
Instructions
- Prepare silicone molds or line an 8×8 dish with wax paper.
- In a blender, combine chopped fruits and veggies with ¼ cup apple juice until smooth.
- Add honey and vanilla; blend until mixed.
- Heat the mixture in a saucepan over medium heat while whisking in the gelling agent until dissolved (about 3 minutes).
- Fill molds or the prepared dish with the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- Enjoy immediately or store for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg