Veggie Fruit Snacks: Guilt-Free Treats for Happy Kids

Discover Veggie Fruit Snacks, a fun and nutritious treat for kids, blending the sweetness of fruits with hidden veggies for a guilt-free delight!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings: 10 snacks

Course: Snacks

Calories: 60

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fruit Base

2 cups Strawberries fresh or thawed frozen
1 cup Blueberries

For the Hidden Veggies

1 cup Spinach
1 medium Carrot finely grated

For Texture and Binding

1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
2 tablespoons Gelatin Powder

For Sweetness & Flavor

2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup adjust to taste
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

Blender
medium saucepan
Silicone molds or lined baking pan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Blend the fruits and veggies by placing strawberries, blueberries, spinach, and grated carrots into a blender. Blend until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a saucepan, add applesauce, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla. Heat on low for 3-5 minutes.
Remove from heat and sprinkle gelatin powder over the mixture. Let sit for 1 minute.
Return to heat and stir vigorously for 2-3 minutes until the gelatin is dissolved.
Pour the mixture into molds or a lined baking pan and spread evenly.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm.
Carefully remove from molds or cut into squares if using a pan.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1snackCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Veggie Fruit Snacks blend the sweetness of fruits with hidden vegetables, making them nutritious and appealing to kids.

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