Miracle Fruit & Veggie Gummies: 7-Step Fix for Picky Eaters
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Make healthy fruit and veggie gummies at home. These treats use real juice and hidden vegetables. They are low in sugar and fun for kids.
- Author: Kenji Sato
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Approx. 30-40 gummies (depending on mold size)
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Kid-Friendly
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup fruit juice (such as apple, orange, or grape)
- 1/4 cup pureed vegetables (like spinach, carrots, or sweet potato)
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for tang)
- Combine fruit juice and pureed vegetables in a small saucepan. Whisk until smooth.
- Sprinkle gelatin powder over the juice mixture. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat. Stir in honey or maple syrup and lemon juice, if using.
- Pour the mixture into silicone molds (gummy bear molds work well).
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Once firm, pop the gummies out of the molds. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen pureed vegetables. Make sure they are cooked and smooth.
- Adjust the sweetness to your family’s preference.
- These gummies are best enjoyed within one week.
- Experiment with different fruit and vegetable combinations for various flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 gummies
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg