Surprisingly Better Than Store Bought Fruit Roll-Ups -- And Healthier Too!
I remember when I was a kid and my mom would pack Fruit Roll-ups in my lunch every once in awhile - It was always such a delicious and healthy treat ... So I thought.
After having a couple kids of my own I started paying more attention to labels. That's when I realized that the Store Bought Fruit Roll-Ups really don't contain much fruit at all. In fact, they contain 2% or less of any Natural Flavors - They actually put it right on the label.
Unfortunately this means that they are not good to eat while on the HCG Diet. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a tasty Fruit Roll-Up, or Fruit Leather as they are sometimes called. It does mean however, that if you want a delicious yet healthy Fruit Roll-Up you will simply have to make it yourself.
Honestly, it really is easy to do. Below I have posted a simple to create recipe for Apple Fruit Roll-Ups, aka Apple Fruit Leather.
Apple Fruit Roll-Ups
Here's what you'll need:
4 Cups - Apples (Peeled, Cored and Chopped)
1 Tablespoon - Lemon Juice
1 to 2 Tablespoons - Stevia
1 Teaspoon - Cinnamon
1/2 Cup - Water
Directions:
NOTE: I always like to throw in a couple of Strawberries to mix things up a bit.
What was your favorite flavor of Fruit Roll-Ups as a kid?
I always love to get feedback from my readers, so please be sure to leave me a comment below!
I remember when I was a kid and my mom would pack Fruit Roll-ups in my lunch every once in awhile - It was always such a delicious and healthy treat ... So I thought.
After having a couple kids of my own I started paying more attention to labels. That's when I realized that the Store Bought Fruit Roll-Ups really don't contain much fruit at all. In fact, they contain 2% or less of any Natural Flavors - They actually put it right on the label.
Unfortunately this means that they are not good to eat while on the HCG Diet. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a tasty Fruit Roll-Up, or Fruit Leather as they are sometimes called. It does mean however, that if you want a delicious yet healthy Fruit Roll-Up you will simply have to make it yourself.
Honestly, it really is easy to do. Below I have posted a simple to create recipe for Apple Fruit Roll-Ups, aka Apple Fruit Leather.
Apple Fruit Roll-Ups
Here's what you'll need:
4 Cups - Apples (Peeled, Cored and Chopped)
1 Tablespoon - Lemon Juice
1 to 2 Tablespoons - Stevia
1 Teaspoon - Cinnamon
1/2 Cup - Water
Directions:
- Wash, peel, core and chop apples and place them into a medium saucepan.
- Add in the 1/2 cup of water and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until soft.
- Add Stevia, Cinnamon and Lemon Juice, then mash like you would if you were making mashed potatoes.
- Cook approximately 3 more minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Place mixture into a blender and puree until smooth.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pour Apple mixture onto lined baking sheet and spread into a thin layer evenly with a wooden spoon.
- Bake at 170 degrees for 2 or 3 hours or until it’s tacky but doesn’t stick to your finger.
NOTE: I always like to throw in a couple of Strawberries to mix things up a bit.
What was your favorite flavor of Fruit Roll-Ups as a kid?
I always love to get feedback from my readers, so please be sure to leave me a comment below!
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