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Gummy Fruit Snack Cookbook by The Coconut Mama

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20 Homemade Fruit Snacks Recipes

Below you’ll find 20 homemade fruit snacks recipes made with a variety of fruits, juices

and natural sweeteners. All the recipes were kitchen tested by me and my babies! My

kids had a blast making these yummy gummies with me. This is definitely a fun and easy

snack to help teach kids how to cook real food.

Ingredients & Equipment

Gelatin: Perfect Supplements Grass-Fed Gelatin

Flavors: Fresh fruit, fresh fruit juice, organic fruit juice (not from concentrate),

kombucha, tea, coconut water, coconut milk, acerola powder(vitamin c), natural calm

magnesium, goji/pomegranate powder or dried fruit. Note: Some raw fruits like kiwi,

mango, pineapple and papaya contain enzymes that break down gelatin and should not

be used in these recipes. Pasteurized juices do not contain enzymes and can be used.

Natural Sweeteners: Raw honey, maple syrup, stevia, coconut sugar or organic cane

juice.

Molds or Pans: You can use fun heart, dinosaur or star molds or a small bread pan to

make your fruit snacks in.


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Coconut & Vanilla Bean Gummies

Makes approximately 1 1/2 cups of snacks.

Ingredients

● 1 cup full fat coconut milk

● 1/4 cup raw honey or natural sweetener of choice

● 3 tablespoons beef gelatin

● 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla bean powder or vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a small bowl mix 1/2 cup of coconut milk with raw honey and vanilla.

2. Add the gelatin to the coconut milk and let it soak for a minute or until it gels up.

3. Heat the remaining 1/2 cup of coconut milk in a saucepan on low heat. You want

the coconut milk to be hot but not boiling.

4. Pour the hot coconut milk over the gelatin mixture.

5. Use a whisk and mix the ingredients together.

6. Pour into molds or into a 5x7 inch Pyrex pan.

7. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until set.

8. Store fruit snacks in a closed container in the refrigerator.




Goji Gummy Fruit Snacks

Makes approximately 1 1/2 cups of fruit snacks.

Ingredients

● 2 tablespoon of goji berry powder

● 1/4 cup of raw honey or 1 1/2 teaspoons of liquid stevia

● 1/2 cup water

● 5 tablespoons of beef gelatin

● 1 cup water

Directions

1. In a small bowl mix goji powder, beef gelatin and 1/2 cup of cold water together.

2. Let the gelatin sit in the water for a minute or until it gels up.

3. Heat 1 cup of water in a saucepan on low heat. You want the water to be hot but

not boiling.

4. Pour the hot water over the gelatin mixture.


6. Add the honey or stevia and mix until thoroughly combined.

7. Pour into molds or into a 5x7 inch pyrex pan.






Kombucha Fruit Snacks

Makes approximately 2 cups of fruit snacks.

Ingredients

● 2 cups of kombucha

● 3 tablespoons of raw honey or 1 teaspoon liquid stevia


Directions

1. In a small bowl mix 1 1/2 cups of kombucha with raw honey or stevia.

2. Add 6 tablespoons of gelatin to the kombucha and let it soak for a minute or until

it gels up.

3. Heat the remaining 1/2 cup of kombucha in a saucepan on low heat. You want the

kombucha to be hot but not boiling.

4. Pour the hot kombucha over the gelatin mixture.








Fresh or Frozen Berry Fruit Snacks


Ingredients

● 1 1/2 cups of fresh or frozen berries

● 1/2 cup water

● 1/4 cup raw honey or sweetener of choice


● 1/2 cup water, hot

Directions

1. Use a blender or food processor to blend the berries, honey, 1/2 cup water and

gelatin together.

2. Blend until berries are completely mush.

3. Let the mixture soak for a minute or until it gels up.

4. Heat the remaining 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan on low heat. You want the

water to be hot but not boiling.


6. Carefully blend the mixture together for a few seconds.

7. Pour mixture into molds or into a 5x7 inch pyrex pan.






Grape Fruit Snacks


Ingredients

● 2 cups of grape juice

● 6 tablespoons of honey or sweetener of choice


Directions

1. In a small bowl mix 1 cup of grape juice with gelatin.

2. Let the gelatin sit in the juice for a minute or until it gels up.

3. Heat remaining 1 cup of grape juice in a saucepan on low heat. You want the juice

to be hot but not boiling.

4. Pour the hot juice over the gelatin mixture.









Vitamin C Fruit Snacks


Ingredients

● 2 cups of orange juice

● 4 teaspoons acerola powder (vitamin c)



Directions

1. In a small bowl mix 1 cup of juice with acerola powder and gelatin.


3. Heat remaining 1 cup of juice in a saucepan on low heat. You want the juice to be

hot but not boiling.



6. Add the honey or natural sweetener of choice and mix until thoroughly

combined.







Chocolate Gummy Snacks

Makes approximately 1 cup of gummy snacks

Ingredients


● 1/4 cup water

● 1 1/2 cups of soy free chocolate chips


Directions

1. In a small bowl mix 1/4 cup of water with gelatin.


3. Heat remaining 3/4 cup of water in a saucepan on low heat. You want the water

to be hot but not boiling.



6. Add the chocolate chips and mix until the chocolate is melted.







Piña Colada Gummies


Ingredients




● 1/2 cup of crushed or pureed pineapple (not raw)*

Directions

1. In a small bowl mix 1/2 cup of coconut milk with raw honey and pineapple. *Raw

pineapple contain enzymes that break down gelatin. Cooked pineapple should be

used in this recipe.












Sleepy Time Fruit Snacks

According to this study tart cherry juice enhances restfulness and promotes better sleep.

Mixed with chamomile tea, gelatin and honey (all 3 help with relaxation and better

sleep) these gummies are a great bedtime snack! This recipes makes approximately 1

cup of fruit snacks.

Ingredients

● 1/2 cup of tart cherry juice


● 1/2 cup of honey

● 1 cup brewed chamomile tea

Directions

1. In a small bowl mix 1/2 cup of tart cherry juice with gelatin.


3. Brew a fresh cup of organic chamomile tea.

4. Steep for 3-5 minutes.

5. Remove tea bag and pour the hot tea over the gelatin mixture.

6. Mix the ingredients together.

7. Add the honey and mix until thoroughly combined.





http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22038497



Magnesium Gummies

Makes approximately 1 1/2 cups of gummy snacks.

Ingredients

● 1/2 cup water


● 2 tablespoon raw honey

● 2 tablespoons of Natural Calm (I used raspberry lemon flavor)


Directions

1. In a small bowl mix beef gelatin and 1/2 cup of cold water together.


3. Heat 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan on low heat. You want the water to be hot but

not boiling.



6. Pour the natural calm and honey into mixture and stir until thoroughly

combined.







Fresh Watermelon Fruit Snacks


Ingredients

● 4-5 cups of fresh watermelon, sliced

● 2-4 tablespoons of raw honey


Directions

1. Blend the fresh watermelon in a blender or food processor.

2. Strain the juice and seeds.

3. You should have 2 - 2 1/2 cups of watermelon juice

4. Mix 1 cup of watermelon juice with gelatin. Let the gelatin sit in the water for a

minute or until it gels up.

5. Heat remaining 1 cup of watermelon juice in a saucepan on low heat.

6. Pour the hot watermelon juice over the gelatin mixture.









Peaches & Cream Fruit Snacks


Ingredients


● 1 cup peaches, pureed


● 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

● 2 tablespoons of raw honey or cane juice

Directions

1. In a small bowl mix 1/2 cup of coconut milk with pureed peaches.






6. Add the vanilla extract and raw honey to the batter.

7. Mix well and pour into the molds or a 5x7 inch pyrex pan.






Strawberries & Cream Fruit Snacks


Ingredients


● 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed


● 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

● 4 tablespoons of raw honey or cane juice

Directions

1. In a small bowl mix 1/2 cup of coconut milk with pureed strawberries.






6. Add the vanilla extract and raw honey to the batter.

7. Mix well and pour into the molds or a 5x7 inch pyrex pan.






Strawberry Lemonade Fruit Snacks


Ingredients

● 1 cup of fresh or frozen strawberries

● 3/4 cup water

● 1/4 cup lemon juice



● 1/4 cup raw honey or sweetener of choice

Directions

1. Use a blender or food processor to blend the strawberries and water together.

Strain the liquid and discard the pulp. Add lemon juice to the strawberry juice.

2. Pour gelatin over strawberry lemon juice. Mix well.

3. Let the mixture soak for a minute or until it gels up.

4. Heat the remaining 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan on low heat. You want the

water to be hot but not boiling. Pour the hot water over the gelatin mixture.


6. Add the raw honey to the mixture.







Sour Lemon Fruit Snacks


Ingredients

● 2 cups of lemon juice



Directions

1. In a small bowl mix 1 cup of lemon juice with gelatin.


3. Heat remaining 1 cup of lemon juice in a saucepan on low heat. You want the

juice to be hot but not boiling.










Dried Cranberry Fruit Snacks

Makes approximately 1 cup of fruit snacks.

Ingredients

● 1 cup dried organic cranberries, sweetened

● 1 cup water



Directions

1. Soak 1 cup of dried cranberries with 1 cup of water for at least 1 hour.

2. Blend the soaked cranberries and the water in a food processor or blender.

3. Pour gelatin over the cranberry puree and mix well.


5. Heat 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan on low heat. You want the water to be hot but

not boiling.









Blueberry Fruit Snacks


Ingredients

● 2 cups of fresh blueberry juice



Directions

1. In a small bowl mix 1 cup of blueberry juice with gelatin.


3. Heat remaining 1 cup of blueberry juice in a saucepan on low heat. You want the

juice to be hot but not boiling.










Orange Creamsicle Gummy Fruit Snacks


Ingredients

● 1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed juice (I tested with orange juice and cherry juice)

● 1/2 cup coconut cream or whole cream

● 1 cup honey (or other natural sweeteners)

● 1/2 cup beef gelatin

● 1/4 teaspoon salt

● 1 tablespoon vanilla

Directions

1. Heat juice and cream over medium heat in a medium size saucepan.

2. Pour gelatin over liquid.

3. Whisk gelatin into mixture.

4. Add honey and salt and continue to stir until the gelatin dissolves.

5. Bring the mixture to a light boil, stirring constantly.

6. Turn off heat and stir in the vanilla.

7. Pour mixture into a 8×8 square pan.

8. Cover pan and refrigerate until gummy snacks are set, about 2 hours.

9. Cut into small square and store in airtight container.




Cherry Fruit Snacks

Makes approximately 1 cup of fruit snacks.

Ingredients

● 1 cup cherry juice, divided


● 1/2 cup raw honey

● pinch of sea salt

Directions

1. Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup of cherry juice.

2. Let the gelatin and juice sit for a few minutes while the gelatin absorbs the juice.

3. Heat the remaining 1/2 cup of cherry juice over medium heat.

4. Bring to a boil.

5. Take the juice off the heat and add honey and salt.

6. Mix well and pour over the gelatin mix.

7. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.

8. Pour into molds (if using) or into a 8×8 pan.

9. Refrigerate until the fruit snacks are set, 2-4 hours.




Rainbow Fruit Snacks


Ingredients

● 1 cup each of strawberry lemonade fruit snack mixture, orange vitamin c fruit

snack mixture, super sour lemon fruit snack mixture, grape snack mixture.

Directions

1. Make a 1/2 batch of strawberry lemonade fruit snacks.

2. Pour into an 11x7 inch pan.

3. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

4. Make a 1/2 batch of orange vitamin c fruit snacks.

5. Pour over cooled strawberry lemonade layer in the 11x7 inch pan.


7. Make a 1/2 batch of super sour lemon fruit snacks.

8. Pour over cooled orange vitamin c fruit snack layer in the 11x7 inch pan.


10. Make a 1/2 batch of grape fruit snacks.

11. Pour over cooled super sour lemon fruit snack layer in the 11x7 inch pan.




13. Cut into bite-size squares and store fruit snacks in a closed container in the

refrigerator.

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