Description
Make your own healthy fruit leather at home with just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, or on-the-go energy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh fruit (berries, apples, or peaches work well)
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, to prevent browning)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°F (80°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend the fruit until smooth. Add honey or lemon juice if desired.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the parchment paper, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Bake for 4-6 hours until dry but still pliable.
- Cut into strips and roll up. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use ripe fruit for the best flavor.
- Thicker layers take longer to dry.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strip
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade fruit leather, healthy snack, dried fruit, vegan snack