Paleo Homemade Fruit Leather

Transform your favorite fruits into a naturally sweet and chewy snack with this Paleo Homemade Fruit Leather recipe. Made with just three wholesome ingredients—fresh fruit, lemon juice, and a touch of optional honey—this healthy treat is free of refined sugars and preservatives. Perfect for meal prepping, the recipe involves a simple blending process and a slow oven drying technique that locks in vibrant flavors while achieving the perfect texture. Not only is this fruit leather irresistibly delicious, but it’s also Paleo-friendly, kid-approved, and ideal for on-the-go snacking. Cut it into fun shapes or strips and store it in an airtight container for a guilt-free bite anytime!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:310 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, raspberries, or mangoes)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional, if the fruit isn't naturally sweet enough)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to the lowest setting, typically around 140°F (60°C).

Step 2

Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 3

Wash and prepare your fruit by removing stems, seeds, or skins if necessary.

Step 4

Place the fruit into a blender or food processor. Add lemon juice and blend until a smooth puree forms.

Step 5

Taste the puree to check the sweetness. Add honey if desired, blending again until fully incorporated.

Step 6

Pour the fruit puree onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread the puree evenly into a thin layer, about 1/8 inch thick.

Step 7

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and let the fruit leather dry for approximately 5 hours. The fruit leather is ready when it is no longer sticky and peels easily from the parchment paper.

Step 8

Once done, remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.

Step 9

Carefully peel the fruit leather from the parchment paper. You can use kitchen scissors to cut it into strips or desired shapes.

Step 10

Store the fruit leather in an airtight container or wrap it individually in parchment paper for easy grab-and-go portions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(745.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	351.2

Total Fat 2.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 89.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 74.4g
Protein 4.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 96.5mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 972.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.4%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 89.7%