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Wellness Mama » Blog » Recipes » Snack Recipes » Strawberry Fruit Leather Recipe (with Beets)

Strawberry Fruit Leather Recipe (with Beets)

June 25, 2015 (Updated: July 30, 2019)   —  by Katie Wells

Healthy snack idea- fruit leather with hidden veggies

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Our family is really enjoying all of the seasonal produce available right now, especially the berries.

I always stock up on berries when I can find them from a fresh, local, and organic source, and freeze and preserve them for the whole year.

Last week, a quart of delicious strawberries was hidden in the back of the fridge and by the time I found them, they had frozen slightly and were very ripe. They weren’t great for eating plain anymore, but were still perfectly good, so they became strawberry vinaigrette dressing and my strawberry fruit leather with (optional) hidden beets.

What is Fruit Leather?

Fruit leather is a naturally sweet snack made by pureeing and dehydrating fresh fruit. They are similar to Fruit Roll-Ups, but without the artificial everything (plus, they taste better!).

These are a kid favorite at our house, and a perfect treat for summer because they can be packed for a snack without needing refrigeration for a few hours. They can be made with only fruit, but I like sneaking in the beets for a little bit firmer of a texture and some extra nutrients.

The beets also intensify the bright red color and beets have properties that make them great for detoxification and fighting inflammation.

You can make this easy and natural snack in an oven or food dehydrator in just a few hours. The recipe is so simple that kids of any age can help make (and enjoy) this fruit leather.

Healthy snack idea- fruit leather with hidden veggies
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Strawberry Fruit Leather Recipe (with Beets)

Simple and nutrient-dense natural fruit leather snacks made with fresh strawberries, optional honey, and sneaky extra nutrients from beets.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 16 +
Calories 50kcal
Author Katie Wells
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium beets peeled and steamed until soft (optional, use ½ cup extra strawberries if you don't use)
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen strawberries defrost if using frozen
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup optional or ½ cup pitted dates
  • 2 TBSP fresh lemon lime, or orange juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 170°F or use a dehydrator.
  • Puree the cooled cooked beets, strawberries, honey/maple syrup/dates, and citrus juice in a blender until completely smooth. 
  • Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or silicon baking mats (safe at low temperatures).
  • Pour/spread the mixture evenly onto the baking sheets.
  • Place in oven and cook until firm and no longer sticky to the touch (3-4 hours in most ovens).
  • Remove from oven and let cool.
  • Cut into strips and roll up with parchment paper.
  • Store in an air-tight container until ready to eat.

Notes

If using frozen defrosted berries, the liquid will be thinner. If using fresh berries, you may have to add a couple teaspoons of water to get the mixture smooth enough to spread. The mixture should be pourable but not thin enough to run off the baking sheet.
Can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer in an airtight container for up to a week (refrigerator) or two months (freezer).

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 16 | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.9g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11.5g

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Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder and CEO of Wellness Mama and Co-Founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (42 Comments)

  1. Dee

    June 29, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    5 stars
    Do you think this recipe would work with leftover pulp from juicing?

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      June 30, 2015 at 1:13 PM

      It might be too dry, and not cohere properly

      Reply
  2. Katrin

    June 28, 2015 at 11:47 PM

    This looks and sounds just awesome!
    Will it also work with other fruit/veggies or only just berries and roots?
    Thank you so much for all your great work and ideas!!

    Reply
  3. Michaell

    June 28, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Just found your site and I have to say I love it! You have a great message. As for these Fruit Leathers, I want to stuff my face with them right now! They look so soft! More like a fruit rollup!

    Reply
  4. Hanh Jones

    June 28, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    5 stars
    Great recipe! What do you think are other veggie options can be hidden in these? Maybe carrot?

    Reply
    • Denise

      March 5, 2016 at 11:37 PM

      I purée the strawberries with Kale or Swiss chard and no one ever knows 😉

      Reply
  5. wendy

    June 28, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    my mom made these from our plum tree when we were growing up — she would just leave the sheet pans right out in the sun to dry out:)

    Reply
  6. Jovana

    June 26, 2015 at 2:02 AM

    oh read it over again and found the temperature.

    Reply
  7. Jovana

    June 26, 2015 at 2:01 AM

    What a delicious recipe! At what temperature should it be baked?

    Reply
  8. Christina

    June 25, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    These look great, however I am unable to get parchment paper and those silicon mats are super expensive in my parts. Any ideas as to what else I could use.

    Reply
    • leah

      February 1, 2016 at 2:45 PM

      plastic wrap works great!

      Reply
      • Jenn

        February 7, 2016 at 4:33 PM

        Um. Doesn’t that melt??

        Reply
        • Joy

          March 5, 2016 at 6:01 PM

          Not at really low oven temps. I have done it.

          Reply
  9. Nikki

    June 25, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    My oven seems to cook too high for fruit leather. It always comes out burned Do you have directions for using with a food dehydrator? I recently borrowed my dad’s for this exact purpose and there are no directions with his dehydrator. Thanks for any assistance:)

    Reply
    • Katie - Wellness Mama

      June 26, 2015 at 10:38 PM

      Yep, it will take longer, but just run the dehydrator until it is firm and not sticky to the touch

      Reply
      • Michelle

        December 4, 2020 at 6:55 PM

        I have just bought a dehydrator and loving it! Any other recipes to use it for? Thank you x

        Reply
    • Lindsay

      February 29, 2016 at 9:44 AM

      Maybe leave you oven cracked; when I make beef jerky I hang in oven, put oven on lowest setting and leave the door cracked

      Reply
  10. Sarah Brewer

    June 25, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    These are a fab alternative to the additive doused, artifical-flavour laden rolled snacks that masquerade as one of a kids’ 5-A-Day. Thanks for the recipe. Will definitely give it a go.

    Reply
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