How to make a healthy version of the kid-favourite, fruit roll-ups. They’re super easy to make, and only require fruit and honey/maple syrup!

I can still remember the advertisements for Uncle Toby’s “fruit” roll-ups on TV. They were one of my absolute favourite snacks as an 8 year old.

Whenever I was given the rare treat of finding one of these roll-ups in my lunch box at school, I’d do that thing all kids do; wrap that roll-up right around my finger, and eat it off that way.

However, no matter what Uncle Toby’s slogan said – “made with real fruit” – they were not healthy snacks.

Later down the track, my mum started making healthy versions of fruit roll-ups for us to take to school. They were made with fresh fruit that she’d purée up and then dehydrate. They became such a popular snack in my class that I’d end up sharing them with all my friends.

Making these roll-ups now in my adulthood feels so nostalgic, and brings back so many memories for me.

Before we get started in learning how to make these healthy fruit roll-ups – if you like what you’re seeing, subscribe to my email newsletter at the bottom of the page to keep up to date on the latest recipes, DIYs, gardening and health tips I share!!

How to Make Fruit Roll-Ups (With a Dehydrator)

You can make any number of flavour combinations. They’re naturally sweetened, vegan, refined sugar-free and gluten-free!

Blueberry Banana Roll-Ups

• 2 cups blueberries
• 1 small ripe banana, peeled
• 1/4 cup flaxseeds
• 5 dates, soaked in hot water for 5 minutes to soften and pitted

Strawberry Pineapple Roll-Up

• 1 cup rhubarb, diced and cooked
• 1 cup pineapple, diced
• 3 cups strawberries, diced
• 2 tbsp raw honey

Raspberry Plum Roll-Up

• 2 cups raspberries
• 3 plums, pitted and diced
• 2 tbsp raw honey

To make:

1. Wash, peel and remove any stems or pits.
2. Place all the ingredients into a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth.
3. Line trays with parchment paper. Spread mixture onto dehydrator trays, making sure to evenly spread and keep it very thin.
4. Dry at 63ËšC (145ËšF) for 6-8 hours, or until completely dry. When the roll-ups are dried, they should be non-sticky to the touch. Allow them to cool before removing from the trays.
5. Roll the roll-ups into tight rolls, and with a sharp knife, cut into a length of your choice. Place into air-tight containers, and store in a cool, dark, dry place.

How to Make Fruit Roll-Ups (Without a Dehydrator)

The following roll-up recipes do not require a dehydrator.

Strawberry Lemon Roll-Up

• 2 cups strawberries
• 1 peach, pitted and diced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp raw honey

Tropical Fruit Roll-Up

• 1 cup pineapple, diced
• 1 cup lychee, pitted and chopped
• 1 cup mango, chopped
• 2 tbsp raw honey
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp water

To make:

1. Preheat oven to 60Ëš-77ËšC (140-170ËšF) and line baking pan with baking paper.
2. Puree the ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor until smooth.
3. Pour the mixture onto baking pan and spread evenly to cover the entire baking mat. The layer of mixture should be very thin.
4. Bake for 4-5 hours, or until completely dry; turning the pan halfway. When the roll-ups are dried, they should be non-sticky to the touch. Allow them to cool before removing from the trays.
5. Using a sharp knife, cut into a length of your choice, then Roll the roll-ups into tight rolls. Place into air-tight containers, and store in a cool, dark, dry place.

DIY healthy fruit roll-ups tutorial

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Have you made fruit rollups before? What flavours did you make? Share in the comments below.

Lots of love,

🖤 Vanessa