Looking for a healthy snack? I have you covered with two amazing recipes for homemade fruit roll-ups. The first recipe is uses fresh fruit to make fruit roll ups. The second recipe used dried fruit to make homemade fruit by the foot. Both of these fruit rollup recipes have just two ingredients! They’re easy to customize with your favorite fruit combinations and can be prepared with minimal effort. Whether you’re looking for a lunchbox ideas, a hiking snack, or a creative way to use up ripe fruit, homemade fruit roll-ups are a delicious and wholesome option you’ll love making again and again.
Are fruit roll ups healthy?
Whether fruit roll-ups are healthy depends on how they’re made. Store-bought fruit roll-ups often contain added sugars, artificial flavors, and preservatives, which can make them less healthy despite being marketed as a fruit snack. On the other hand, homemade fruit roll-ups can be a healthier option if you use whole, fresh fruits without added corn syrup, sugar or artificial ingredients.
Homemade fruit roll-ups retain some of the fiber and nutrients from the real fruit, making them a better choice than many prepackaged snacks. However, they are still a concentrated source of natural sugars, so moderation is key. If you’re looking for a fun way to enjoy fruit in a portable form, homemade fruit roll-ups can be a nutritious addition to your diet when paired with a balanced eating plan.
Berry Homemade Fruit Roll Up Recipe (Fresh Fruit)
Looking for a fun recipe to jazz up your child’s lunchbox? I think you will love this delicious berry fruit rollups recipe that was shared with me by the founders of POUND fitness, a unique exercise method to work the entire body. You won’t believe how easy they are to make and how few ingredients you will need!
This recipe creates about 6 servings of Berrylicious fruit rollups. Have your kids help with the process as a fun weekend activity that will leave you prepared with new goodies for their lunchboxes during the week (if you can avoid eating them all first!)
These natural fruit roll ups have no sugar added. The only ingredients are fresh fruit! For these mixed berry fruit roll ups you can you can use any combination of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Berries are very high in antioxidants and considered to be some of the healthiest fruit you can eat!
Natural Fruit Rollups Ingredients:
4 cups mixed organic berries (any combination of blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, or raspberries)
1 organic peach
(Yup-that is all!)
How To Make Homemade Fruit Rollups:
1. Blend all fruit ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
2. Place the fruit puree in a large pot and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer for 10 more minutes. (If you don’t like fruit seeds, use a fine mesh strainer to separate those out.)
3. Preheat oven temperature to 170 degrees F.
4. Pour cooked fruit mixture onto a parchment paper-lined (or silicone mat lined) baking sheet into a thin even layer.
5. Cook for 4 hours at 170 degrees.
6. Cut 4 by 5 inch rectangles out of the fruit sheets and parchment paper with kitchen scissors. Roll up fruit and parchment paper (to prevent sticking) into small tubes. Tie with twine.
You can wrap extras in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. Your kids will not only love this DIY fruit rollups treat, they will also love getting to see how fruit rollups are made.
Homemade Fruit By The Foot Recipe (Dried Fruit)
This healthy snack for kids is yummy and something your kids will have fun making with you. Simple and delicious, this apricot fruit roll up / peach fruit roll up recipe is so easy you will want to make it every week! This awesome Fruit Recipe was created by the online meal planning service, eMeals. Check them out for more great recipes and meal planning ideas. The fruit roll ups meaning is literally dried fruit that is prepared and rolled up in thin sheets around wax paper. How to make homemade fruit by the foot style is just to cut them into thinner strips rather square sheets. You can use your favorite kind of dried fruits for the recipe. My favorites are apricot fruit roll ups and peach fruit roll ups! Who knew it could be so easy to get kids to eat fruit?
Ingredients:
- 8oz of dried apricots, peaches, or other dried fruit
- 1-½ cups of water
You will also need wax paper (or parchment paper) in order to the roll the fruit up without it sticking together.
How To Make Fruit Roll Ups At Home:
1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Line a 12×15 inch-baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Combine apricots and water in a saucepan and simmer for about 25 minutes or until fruit is soft.
4. Drain excess liquid and place fruit in a blender. Puree until smooth.
5. Pour fruit onto foil and spread evenly with no holes.
6. Place sheet in oven for 25 minutes, then cut off your oven and DO NOT open the oven door and leave the fruit in oven for 8 hours.
7. Remove baking sheet from oven and gently peel fruit from the foil and place on wax paper right side down and press.
8. Cut into strips lengthwise and roll each strip with the paper side out and store in plastic bags until ready to eat.
I hope you enjoy this homemade fruit roll ups recipe. It makes it fun for kids to enjoy making and playing with their food. It is also a handy way to get them to enjoy a few more servings of fruit in their diet.
Printable Fruit Roll Ups Recipe Card
Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups Recipe
Notes
You will also need wax paper in order to the roll the fruit up without it sticking together.
Ingredients
- 8oz of dried apricots or your favorite dried fruit
- 1-½ cups of water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
- Line a 12×15 inch-baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine apricots and water in a saucepan and simmer for about 25 minutes or until fruit is soft.
- Drain excess liquid and place fruit in a blender. Puree until smooth.
- Pour fruit onto foil and spread evenly.
- Place sheet in oven for 25 minutes, then cut off your oven and DO NOT open the oven door and leave the fruit in oven for 8 hours.
- Remove baking sheet from oven and gently peel fruit from the foil and place on wax paper right side down and press.
- Cut into strips lengthwise and roll each strip with the paper side out and store in plastic bags until ready to eat.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups Recipe
Serves: 6
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90.34 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 0.29 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.03 g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 5.02 mg | 0.2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 23.18 g | 7.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1 g | 12% | |
| Sugars 15.78 g | ||
| Protein 1.36 g | ||
| Vitamin A 4.54 % | Vitamin C 2.02 % | |
| Calcium 1.24 % | Iron 8.53 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Healthy Fruit Roll Ups Conclusion
Homemade fruit roll-ups are a fun and nutritious way to enjoy a sweet treat without the added sugars and preservatives found in store-bought versions. Made from fresh fruits and natural ingredients, these chewy snacks are perfect for kids and adults alike. These healthy fruit roll ups are sure to be a hit! Plus, you can feel great about them too as a way for kids to get some extra fruit and fiber into their diet. Fruit is full of essential vitamins, minerals, and health-boosting antioxidants. So you may want to have a dried fruit roll up too!
Have you ever made homemade natural fruit rollups before? What do you think would be fun fruit flavor combinations to try? Are you going to have your kiddos help you out and give the all natural fruit rollup recipe a whirl for packing into their school lunches?
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Coralie says
Thanks for sharing this healthy homemade fruit roll-ups recipe. They are such a fun and healthy treat! I love that you can experiment with different fruit combinations to suit your taste. Fresh berries are always a favorite in my house, but it’s great how you can use so many other fruits too. Plus, they’re made with such simple ingredients—so much better than store-bought options! I like the blueberry and strawberry fruit roll-up sheets the best.
Alfonzo says
I love these homemade healthy snacks for kids to pack in their school lunchbox. My kids really got into the process of making this homemade version and I love the way they taste too. The apricot fruit rollups are my fav.
Nanajee Travels says
These fruit rolls sound perfect! Love how simple and customizable they are—ideal for lunchboxes or a hiking treat. Can’t wait to try both versions!
David Crane says
This article about homemade fruit roll-ups is really good. I like that it gives two easy recipes, one with fresh fruit and one with dried fruit. It uses only simple ingredients and no added sugar. The steps to make the fruit roll-ups are clear and not hard to follow. It’s a nice way to make a healthy snack at home. Making these fruit roll-ups with my kids was a good way to get them to eat more fruit!
Kimberley Vivien says
Thanks for sharing this healthy homemade fruit roll-up recipe! They’re a delicious and fun treat, perfect for both kids and adults. I love the versatility of using different fruits. So far, blueberry and strawberry are my favorite flavor combinations.
It’s refreshing to see a simple, healthy alternative to store-bought options.