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    Homemade Gummy Fruit Snacks

    Published: Aug 29, 2018 by Modern Honey · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Homemade Gummy Fruit Snacks. Healthy 3-ingredient no-sugar-added gummies. www.modernhoney.com #gummies #fruitsnacks #homemadefruitsnacks #gummybears

    Homemade Gummy Fruit Snacks

    Simple, healthy 3-ingredient no-sugar-added fruit snacks recipe

    Since I have four kids, we have eaten our fair share of fruit snacks over the years. However, when you look at the nutritional label, you may be surprised to find out that fruit snacks are full of corn syrup, artificial flavors, and artificial colors.  Since fruit is in the name, we think we are giving our kids something healthy.  Commercial fruit snacks are far from it!

    Homemade Gummy Fruit Snacks. Healthy 3-ingredient no-sugar-added gummies. www.modernhoney.com #gummies #fruitsnacks #homemadefruitsnacks #gummybears

     

    These Homemade Fruit Snacks are made with 3 simple ingredients -- 100% Fruit Juice, Gelatin, and Honey. That's it! The fruit juice is already sweet on its own and I tend to reach for apple and grape juice.  The gelatin is what forms the ingredients together, is full of collagen protein, and amazing for gut health. The honey is a natural sweetener.

    Homemade Gummy Fruit Snacks. Healthy 3-ingredient no-sugar-added gummies. www.modernhoney.com #gummies #fruitsnacks #homemadefruitsnacks #gummybears

    What is gelatin?

    I always reach for Vital Proteins Gelatin, which is a collagen protein is a pasture-raised, grass-fed bovine hide gelatin powder. Collagen protein is often used to promote digestive health and is gut friendly. It is gluten-free, Non-GMO, sugar-free, paleo friendly and even Whole30® approved. It is 100% pure collagen protein – clean, tasteless, and dissolves & absorbs quickly. It makes my body feel good!

    This is a healthy fruit snack recipe since it is made with all-natural ingredients. It is a cross between a fruit snack, a gummy bear, and a gelatin square.  The texture is unique as it isn't as firm as a traditional fruit snack; yet, it still holds its shape. I love to snack on these fruit gummies!

    Homemade Gummy Fruit Snacks. Healthy 3-ingredient no-sugar-added gummies. www.modernhoney.com #gummies #fruitsnacks #homemadefruitsnacks #gummybears

    What type of juice should I use in homemade fruit snacks?

    I tend to reach for smooth, naturally sweet juices such as apple or grape juice. A pomegranate or orange-mango juice would taste amazing as well. You can make almost any juice into a homemade fruit snack.

    Homemade Gummy Fruit Snacks. Healthy 3-ingredient no-sugar-added gummies. www.modernhoney.com #gummies #fruitsnacks #homemadefruitsnacks #gummybears

    How to make Homemade Gummy Fruit Snacks:

    1.  Combine juice, Vital Proteins gelatin, and honey in a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until the gelatin is dissolved, about 1 minute.
    2. Remove from heat and using a dropper or pitcher, pour into molds. Place the mold on a cookie sheet or pan for easy transferring. Here is my favorite candy mold and it's under $10 bucks -- Flower Gummy Candy Mold
    3. Refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the gellies to set.  Carefully remove them by running a knife along the edge or pressing them out by pushing on the bottom of the mold.  If you want the gellies to remain hard, store in the refrigerator.

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    Homemade Gummy Fruit Snacks. Healthy 3-ingredient no-sugar-added gummies. www.modernhoney.com #gummies #fruitsnacks #homemadefruitsnacks #gummybears

    Homemade Gummy Fruit Snacks. Healthy 3-ingredient no-sugar-added gummies. www.modernhoney.com #gummies #fruitsnacks #homemadefruitsnacks #gummybears

    Homemade Gummy Fruit Snacks

    3-ingredient healthy no-sugar-added gummy fruit snacks. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 2 mins
    2 hrs
    Total Time 12 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 30
    Calories 10 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Juice (grape, apple, pomegranate, etc)
    • 2 ½ Tablespoons Gelatin Powder
    • 2 Tablespoons Honey (or Sugar)

    Instructions
     

    • Combine juice, Vital Proteins gelatin, and honey in a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until the gelatin is dissolved, about 1 minute.
    • Remove from heat and using a dropper or glass pouring pitcher, pour into mold(s). Place the mold on a cookie sheet or pan for easy transferring.
    • Refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the gummies to set. Carefully remove them by running a knife along the edge or pressing them out by pushing on the bottom of the mold. If you want the gummies to remain hard, store in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Momma Rosir

      February 27, 2023 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe. We used 2 cups of strawberries to make 1 cup of juice. The kids were in love and I was happy that they weren’t eating the ones with artificial preservatives!

      Reply
    2. Christopher Carlson

      February 16, 2021 at 10:38 am

      Do these last on the shelf? If so, how long?

      Reply
    3. Chelsea

      August 31, 2020 at 10:54 am

      Can you store these at room temperature or do they have to be refrigerated?

      Reply
      • Dawn

        June 10, 2022 at 6:13 am

        Did you ever get a response? I’m wondering the same thing

        Reply
        • Modern Honey

          June 11, 2022 at 7:31 pm

          Hi Dawn! I prefer to refrigerate the gummy snacks as it helps to keep them firm and it is always safer to keep them at a cool temperature.

          Reply
    4. Tammy

      June 05, 2020 at 9:29 am

      I could not get them to harden so I put them in the freezer and omg they are great frozen-
      I did lime, lemon, orange and strawberry- so yummy frozen

      Reply
    5. Adele

      January 19, 2020 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      Love it! Not too sweet, but it still tastes like the store-bought ones!

      Reply
    6. Ryan

      January 19, 2020 at 7:55 am

      Nice easy recipe but maybe change the title to no processed sugar added? Honey is a type of sugar and also should not be pasteurized or your just using another processed sugar.

      Reply
      • ryanisada

        May 14, 2020 at 1:18 pm

        honey is antural. It os not processed. it is put into a machine that swirsl like cotton candy machines and bottled. how is that processed. And the op never said they were sugar free

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      • ryanisada

        May 14, 2020 at 1:19 pm

        plus honey is better for you then sugar. it has a lot of health benefits- unless your diabetic
        do you tell everyone to not put suagr in their online recipes, da

        Reply
      • tammy

        June 05, 2020 at 9:32 am

        They could just not even add no added cane sugar

        Reply

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