What kid doesn't like fruit snacks? And gummies? And strawberries and apples? Sure, there are some out there but most kids absolutely love gummies and fruit snacks.
These gummy fruit snacks were created out of necessity of hidden nutrition. I have started trying things like smoothies with hidden veggies and hemp protein powder, and yummy tasting snacks such as these Strawberry Apple Gummy Fruit Snacks.
The gelatin in these gummy fruit snacks is a healthy source of collagen!
Most people these days are not getting as much gelatin as our ancestors used to because we no longer eat all of the parts of the animals. The type of protein that is provided by gelatin is full of amino acids that are REALLY great for your hair, skin, and nails; not to mention digestive health. The collagen that is readily available in gelatin (I prefer grass fed gelatin) can also be found in bone broths as well, but I prefer sweet treats when given the choice!
Making gummies or fruit snacks might seem daunting but if you can make jello, you can make gummy fruit snacks! The great thing about these is if your child (or you) don't love the flavor combo, you can change it up with most anything.
Let's get to the kitchen shall we? Please note, ingredient links are affiliate links. Thank you for your support.
Homemade Strawberry Apple Gummy Fruit Snacks
What kid doesn't like fruit snacks? And gummies? And strawberries and apples? Let's put these all together and make some healthy gummy fruit snacks!
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh apple juice (or some other such freshly made juice)
- 1/2 cup strawberries, pureed (or other fruit puree, even applesauce or puree'd frozen berries)
- 1/4 cup raw unfiltered honey
- 1/4 cup grass fed gelatin
- Fun silicon molds (I like the Gummy Bears, Hearts, and Stars)
Instructions
- Combine the apple juice and strawberry puree in a small saucepan and heat over low heat. When the mixture has reached a WARM (but not boiling) state, whisk in honey until melted.
- When the honey is melted, whisk in the gelatin until it is dissolved completely.
- Pour into molds and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Enjoy! These will keep in your fridge for 2 weeks! They are more the consistency of gummy snacks and are able to go in baggies in your kids lunches!
What are you favorite healthy kid-friendly snacks?
Its awesome and yummy recipe. Thanks for sharing information.
I love making gummy snacks for my girls, but haven’t tried apple strawberry yet. Sounds yummy!
My kids love gummies but it’s so hard to find healthy ones at a good price! I should try making these ones..
My youngest son (4 yo) loves gummy snacks. It will be so cool to make some with him. Thanks for sharing!
Never in a million years would I have thought you could make gummy snacks. I guess I really never thought about it! This also gave me inspiration to do a apple-strawberry homemade baby food combo. One day I will try the snacks!
These sound wonderful!!
Hey Adrienne, I love this! I hate buying those bad for you fruit snacks and know my little darling would love to make these with me. Thanks so much for sharing!