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Delicious Homemade Fruit Snacks for Guilt-Free Snacking

These fruit snacks are a delicious, customizable alternative to store-bought options, perfect for guilt-free snacking.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 10 snacks
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups fruits (fresh or frozen) e.g., strawberries, bananas, mangoes
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup can substitute with agave syrup for vegan option
For the Texture
  • 2 tablespoons gelatin or use agar-agar for vegetarian option

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • medium saucepan
  • Silicone molds
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Fruit Snacks
  1. Begin by gathering all your ingredients for the homemade fruit snacks. Ensure you have fresh or frozen fruits, honey or maple syrup, and gelatin at hand.
  2. Blend your chosen fruits in a food processor or blender until they reach a smooth, consistent texture.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine your fruit puree with honey or maple syrup over low heat. Stir gently as you warm it, allowing the sweetener to dissolve.
  4. Once the fruit mixture is warm, gradually sprinkle gelatin over the top while continuously stirring.
  5. Carefully pour the warm fruit mixture into silicone molds or a flat dish lined with parchment paper. Spread it evenly.
  6. Once set, remove the fruit snacks gently from the molds or cut them into desired shapes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1snackCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store your fruit snacks in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks, or freeze individual portions for longer storage. Avoid moisture to maintain texture.

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