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!

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.

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!

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.

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

3-ingredient healthy no-sugar-added gummy fruit snacks. 

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes minutes

2 hours hours

Total Time: 12 minutes minutes

Servings: 30

Ingredients  

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• ▢ 1 cup Juice (grape, apple, pomegranate, etc)
• ▢ 2 1/2 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: 10kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 9mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 1IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 1mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: 30

Calories: 10

Keyword: homemade fruit snacks

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