A healthy snack that is perfect for kids, or the kid in you! These Homemade Mixed Berry & Spinach Gummies are sugar free and packed with fruits and veggies.
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I loved fruit snacks as a kid and still do! But it’s something I don’t usually buy since they are often packed with sugar and other unhealthy ingredients.
We’ve been introducing some foods to William, which has really made me think about the snacks I’m eating. So far he hasn’t been very interested in food, but he likes to reach for whatever I’m snacking on and give it a try.
So instead of packed, processed snacks, I’ve been buying more fresh fruits and vegetables, hummus, guacamole and the like. I’ve also been experimenting with homemade snacks like this. While it might not always be possible, I’d like to try to make a lot of homemade snacks and meals for him instead of store bought.
If you’ve never made gummies at home, don’t worry! They are super easy to make. This recipe starts with frozen fruits! So you don’t have to worry about cleaning and cutting up fresh fruit. It saves a lot of time when making this snack!
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Thaw out the fruit in the microwave and blend it up with some spinach leaves and a little bit of juice. To make these gummies completely sugar free, make sure to choose a juice without sugar.
Once the fruit and spinach is blended, it goes into a skillet on the stove to be combined with the gelatin and vanilla. Then the mixture is poured into a pan lined with parchment paper and refrigerated for 3 hours.
And once the gummies are set, all you have to do is cut them into squares! Can you believe how easy that is? Just 15 minutes of work and then you let the refrigerator do the rest.
Even with the hidden spinach, your kids will love these! They are still sweet even without any sugar. You can cut them up into any size you like or even use cookie cutter to make fun shapes. I cut mine into 1-inch squares which were perfect for my baby’s little hands to pick up.
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Gelatin
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Medium Saucepan
9×13 Inch Pan
Mix It Up!
Customize the fruits you use in this recipe! Just use the same amount of another fresh or frozen fruit. I’ve also made this recipe with just strawberry or just blueberries. You can also omit the spinach if you prefer or use less of it!
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Homemade Mixed Berry & Spinach Gummies
A healthy snack that is perfect for kids, or the kid in you! These Homemade Mixed Berry & Spinach Gummies are sugar free and packed with fruits and veggies.
Ingredients
- 4 packets unflavored gelatin, (Each packet contains about 2 1/4 teaspoons of gelatin)
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 cups frozen mixed berries
- 1/2 cup juice or water
- 2 cups spinach leaves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Thaw the berries in by defrosting in the microwave or by setting out on the counter until thawed. Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper. Place the cold water in a bowl and whisk in the gelatin powder. Let bloom while you start on the fruit mixture.
- Add the berries, juice and spinach leaves to a blender and blend until smooth. If desired, strain the mixture at this point to remove the seeds. I left them in, but if your kids are picky about that you might want to strain!
- Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan and heat over medium high heat for about 5 minutes. Once it is warm, add in the gelatin/water mixture. Stir until the gelatin is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let sit for about 10 minutes or until cooled slightly.
- Pour the berry mixture into the pan and refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
I have made this with both juice and water for the liquid. Both turn out great! If you want these to be free from added sugar, either use water or choose a juice that does not contain added sugar.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 48Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 50mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 5g
The nutritional information provided on A Savory Feast recipes is an estimation, the exact values may change depending on the type and brand of ingredients you choose.
Madison says
Oh my, Greyson would LOVE these! I can’t wait to make them. Do you think using water instead of juice would be okay?
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
I haven’t tried it with water but I’m sure it would work!
Derika | Me As A Mom says
Ok these look incredible. I’ll make them for my husband and I since we are trying to stay away from junk!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
You both will love these! Perfect for kicking a sweet tooth.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
I am totally going to make these! With Kelsie’s food allergies, I have to buy Annie’s brand gummies, which are delicious, but for the price, you don’t get much at all. These are perfect.
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
These will save you so much money! Plus you can mix it up with different fruits if you like.
Victoria Therese says
I’ve made these today but they are not set yet.. been min fridge since 1130am
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Because refrigerator temperatures can be different, it may take longer. Did they set for you yet?
Jolene says
How big (gram or similar) is a packet of gelatin ? Want to make these and not sure how gelatin is packaged here in South Africa .
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
You will need about 28 grams of powdered gelatin to make this recipe. Each packet here in the US contains about
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
You will need a total of about 28 grams of powdered gelatin to make this recipe.
Hannah says
Made these today and they turned out great. I do wish I had strained the seeds though, they ended up with a crust like bottom layer of seeds
A Savory Feast says
I’m glad you enjoyed them! I don’t mind the seeds myself but my son prefers them without the seeds, so I typically strain them or use just blueberries when I make them now.
Briana says
Do these have to stay refrigerated?
A Savory Feast says
Yes, they need to be kept in the refrigerator.
Ashley says
How long will these last? Can you freeze them if you make in bulk?
A Savory Feast says
These last about 5-7 days in the fridge. I’ve never tried freezing them, but I am sure it would work!
Ashley Doig says
Can you freeze these if you make them in large batches?
A Savory Feast says
I have never tried freezing them, so I can’t say for sure. But it seems like it would work!