Description
These Healthy Homemade Fruit Snacks (with Veggies!) are naturally sweet, chewy, and packed with fruits and hidden veggies. Using real fruit, a touch of honey, and grass-fed gelatin, these snacks are a fun and nutritious alternative to store-bought gummies — perfect for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups diced mango chunks (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 1 medium carrot, steamed until soft
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 5 tbsp grass-fed beef gelatin powder
- 2 cups halved strawberries (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 1 small beet, steamed until soft
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 5 tbsp grass-fed beef gelatin powder
Optional Add-Ons:
- Other fruits: blueberries, raspberries, kiwi
- Citrus juice: splash of orange or lemon juice
- Herbs: pinch of mint or basil
Instructions
- Line a 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with coconut oil cooking spray.
- In a high-speed blender, combine mango chunks, steamed carrot, strawberries, and steamed beet.
- Add the water and honey. Blend on high until completely smooth (about 5 minutes).
- Taste the puree and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Pour the puree into a large-bottomed stock pot. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the top and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the gelatin into the mixture. Heat gently over medium heat, whisking constantly, until smooth (do not boil).
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, cover, and refrigerate for 3–4 hours (or overnight) until firm.
- Remove from the pan and cut into fun shapes using mini cutters or slice into small squares.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Vegan option: Use agar-agar instead of gelatin (setting texture may vary).
- Sweetener swaps: Maple syrup or agave nectar can replace honey.
- Storage tip: These gummies keep best refrigerated — they’ll soften if left out at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Blender + Stovetop + Refrigerator
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 pieces
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade fruit snacks, healthy gummies, fruit snacks with veggies, gelatin fruit bites, natural fruit candy