Looking for a fun, kid-approved snack that sneaks in extra nutrition without the fuss? These homemade fruit snacks are the perfect solution! They’re chewy, colorful, naturally sweetened, and packed with hidden veggies your kids won’t even taste. With only 3 ingredients and a quick prep time, you’ll never go back to store-bought gummies again.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Kid-Friendly: Sweet, fruity flavor with zero veggie taste.
- Easy: Just blend, heat, and chill—done in under 15 minutes (plus set time).
- Customizable: Mix and match fruit + veggie combos for endless flavors.
- Nutritious: Real fruit, hidden veggies, and protein-packed gelatin.
Basic Formula
The secret is in the ratio:
- 1 cup fruit
- ¼ cup veggies
- ¼ cup juice (apple juice works with everything, but other juices enhance flavor)
- 3 tbsp gelatin
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness
Flavor Combos to Try
🍓 Strawberry Gummies
- 1 cup strawberries or cherries (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup beets (golden beets are milder)
- ¼ cup pomegranate or cherry juice
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp maple syrup
🫐 Blueberry Gummies
- 1 cup blueberries
- ¼ cup zucchini
- ¼ cup apple or pomegranate juice
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp maple syrup
🥭 Mango Gummies
- 1 cup mango
- ¼ cup carrots
- ¼ cup orange juice (or apple juice)
🍏 Apple Grape Gummies
- 1 cup peeled Fuji apple
- ¼ cup baby spinach
- ¼ cup unsweetened apple juice
- Optional: 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Blend fruit, veggies, juice, and sweetener (if using) until smooth.
- Heat mixture in a saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle in gelatin and whisk until dissolved (2–3 minutes).
- Pour mixture into gummy molds using a dropper or dispenser.
- Chill in the fridge for 1 hour, then pop out of molds and enjoy!
Tips & Notes
- Makes about 4 trays per flavor (depending on mold size). Start with 1 flavor to gauge how much you need.
- Store gummies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Avoid pineapple and kiwi—they contain bromelain, an enzyme that prevents gelling.
- Perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or a fun weekend kitchen activity with the kids!
✨ These gummies are proof that snacks can be both fun and nourishing. Whip up a batch (or two!) and watch your kiddos gobble them up—no veggie complaints, guaranteed!