Homemade Fruit and Vegetable Gelatin Snacks Recipe

Introduction

Homemade fruit snacks are a fun and healthy treat that you can customize with your favorite fruits and veggies. These chewy, naturally sweet snacks are perfect for kids and adults alike, providing a wholesome alternative to store-bought options.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fruit, chopped
• ¼ cup vegetables, chopped (and peeled if necessary)
• ¼ to ½ cup pure apple juice, no added sugar
• 2 Tablespoons raw honey
• ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 Tablespoons gelatin, preferably collagen, grass-fed
• 1 cup green grapes
• ¼ cup spinach
• 1 cup strawberries, diced
• ¼ cup beets
• 1 cup peaches, chopped
• ¼ cup carrots
• 1 cup blueberries
• ¼ cup zucchini

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place silicone molds on a large baking sheet or line an 8×8 inch square dish with wax paper and lightly grease. Set aside.
2. Step 2: In a high-powered blender, combine the fruit, vegetables, and ¼ cup apple juice. Secure the lid.
3. Step 3: Blend on high speed until smooth, adding more apple juice one tablespoon at a time if needed to reach a smooth consistency.
4. Step 4: Add honey and vanilla extract to the blender and blend again until fully incorporated.
5. Step 5: Taste the mixture and add more honey if you prefer it sweeter.
6. Step 6: Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and whisk in the gelatin until combined.
7. Step 7: Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the gelatin has dissolved and the mixture is no longer grainy, about 3 minutes. Be careful not to let it boil.
8. Step 8: Use a dropper to fill the silicone molds, or pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Keep the saucepan on a warm burner (turned off) as you fill to keep the mixture warm and avoid premature setting.
9. Step 9: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set.
10. Step 10: Once set, remove the fruit snacks from the molds or cut into pieces if using a baking dish, then enjoy.

Tips & Variations

• Try swapping honey for maple syrup or agave for a different sweetener.
• Use frozen fruits for a thicker texture and to speed up the blending process.
• Experiment with different fruit and vegetable combinations to find your favorite flavor.
• For a vegan version, substitute gelatin with agar-agar powder but note the texture will differ.

Storage

Store your homemade fruit snacks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. To enjoy, thaw refrigerated or frozen snacks at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular gelatin instead of collagen gelatin?

Yes, regular gelatin will work well for this recipe and help the snacks set properly, though collagen gelatin may add additional protein benefits.

What if I don’t have silicone molds?

You can use a lined baking dish instead and cut the set mixture into squares once firm. Just be sure to grease the dish lightly or use wax paper to prevent sticking.

Homemade Fruit and Vegetable Gelatin Snacks Recipe

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These homemade fruit snacks are a healthy and delicious treat made from fresh fruits and vegetables, natural sweeteners, and gelatin. Blended to a smooth consistency and gently heated to activate the gelatin, these snacks set into chewy, flavorful bites perfect for kids and adults looking for a nutritious alternative to store-bought fruit snacks.

• Author: lina
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Snack
• Method: Blending
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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Fruits

• 1 cup fruit chopped (blend of green grapes, strawberries diced, peaches chopped, blueberries)

Vegetables

• ¼ cup vegetables chopped and peeled if necessary (spinach, beets, carrots, zucchini)

Other Ingredients

• ¼ to ½ cup pure apple juice, no added sugar
• 2 Tablespoons raw honey
• ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 Tablespoons gelatin, preferably collagen, grass-fed

Instructions

1. Prepare molds: Place silicone molds on a large baking sheet or line an 8×8 inch square dish with wax paper and lightly grease to prevent sticking. Set aside.
2. Blend fruit and vegetables: Place the chopped fruit, vegetables, and ¼ cup apple juice into a high powered blender (such as a Vitamix). Secure the lid.
3. Puree mixture: Turn the blender on and gradually increase speed to high. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth. If needed, add more apple juice 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired smooth consistency is reached.
4. Add sweeteners: Add raw honey and vanilla extract to the blender and blend again until fully incorporated and smooth.
5. Taste and adjust sweetness: Taste the mixture and add more honey if you prefer a sweeter snack, blending again briefly.
6. Incorporate gelatin: Transfer the blended mixture to a small saucepan. Whisk the gelatin into the mixture until fully combined.
7. Heat gelatin mixture: Heat the mixture on medium heat for about 3 minutes, whisking constantly until the gelatin dissolves completely and the texture is no longer grainy. Be careful not to let the mixture boil.
8. Fill molds: Using a dropper or by pouring, fill the silicone molds with the warm gelatin mixture. If using a baking dish, pour the mixture in evenly. Keep the saucepan on a warm burner with the heat off to maintain warmth as you fill.
9. Refrigerate to set: Place the filled molds or dish into the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours until fully set.
10. Unmold and serve: Once set, remove the fruit snacks from the molds or cut into pieces if using a baking dish. Enjoy immediately or store for later.

Notes

• Use fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables for best results; peel vegetables if necessary to maintain smooth texture.
• Gelatin must not be boiled to preserve its setting properties.
• Adjust the amount of apple juice to get the perfect blending consistency without making the mixture too watery.
• These snacks should be kept refrigerated and consumed within a week for optimal freshness.
• If you want vegan fruit snacks, substitute gelatin with agar-agar, noting the setting times and temperatures will differ.

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