Homemade fruit snacks are at the heart of the story I’m about to share. It’s a story about being that mom.Sometimes I hate beingthat mom. You know, the mom who thinks her kid deserves onlytruly healthy fruit snacks.
Well, I don’t really hate being that mom.
But I do hate being the mom that tries to hide her look of fear and disgust as an innocent (and very kind) parent or child offers my child an artificial, store-bought, and full of fake dyes fruit snack. I grit my teeth and politely push a “thank you” from my lips while in my head I’m screaming: DON’T FEED THAT TO MY CHILD!!!!
Yeah, I don’t really like being that mom.
I try not to go too crazy… after all, I know my kids gets real food 99% of the time… so the rare non homemade fruit snack or handful of gold fish crackers won’t kill her. But still. Sundays are always the worse as we head off to church and then my parents’ home. I practice my deep breathing, picture lovely things, and wish I had a better alternative to the processed offerings that seem to come at every angle. Why can’t I just find a healthy fruit snack!?!
Fear not. I have found it. My healthy homemade fruit snack.
Not too long ago, Heather (aka: The Mommypotamus) posted a gem of a recipe for easy sour gummies. I made them. I loved them. And have since been inspired to create my own version of healthy homemade fruit snacks.
Why are these homemade fruit snacks healthy?
I’m glad you asked! Not only are these homemade healthy fruit snacks made from whole fruit, but they also use grass-fed gelatin. Gelatin has lots of benefitsand can help keep nails strong, hair beautiful, and skin young. It’s also a great source of high quality protein and amino acids. In fact, for my picky kids, these homemade fruit snacks are a heavenly gift. They love them. I love them. Everyone loves homemade healthy fruit snacks! (Clap your hands and sing along!)
Sweetened only with a little bit of honey, and colored by the fruit themselves, these snacks are simple, delicious, and very kid (and crazy mom) friendly. Blueberry is my favorite (which is saying something because it’s my least favorite berry of the bunch). Combined with the lemon juice… oh boy. They are good. Yes, these yummy treats are a truly healthy fruit snack. Want your kids to actually have some healthy options as far as snacks go? Look no further! These homemade healthy fruit snacks are a favorite around here. Prep Time15 minutes Cook Time1 hour Total Time1 hour 15 minutes Homemade healthy fruit snacks
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Tell me… Do you love making healthy homemade fruit snacks? How do you help your kids eat real food?
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A healthy homemade fruit snack… who knew it could be so easy?
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