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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers / Small Bites

    Published: Apr 8, 2019 · Modified: Jul 18, 2023 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Cherry Banana Fruit Roll-Ups

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    This easy homemade Cherry Banana Fruit Roll-Ups is a healthy snack. Made in a dehydrator to keep the nutrients.

    Cherry Banana Fruit Roll-Ups close up.

    I thought I'd put my dehydrator to good use by making some Cherry Banana Fruit Roll-Ups. They are an easy and healthy snack.

    I love to carry a snack or two in my purse (affiliate link) because I never know when hunger will strike. I like to eat small meals and snacks throughout the day.

    These are the perfect portable snack. They're slightly sticky but nothing a little licking of the fingers can't take care of.

    What's great about these homemade fruit roll-ups is they are all natural and sugar-free. There are brands that have corn syrup, sugar, or both in their fruit roll-ups.

    They also have some weird ingredients that I can't pronounce. No, thank you.

    When I was an elementary school teacher I saw firsthand how much kids love fruit roll-ups. Kids would bring them in their lunches or for a snack.

    These dehydrator fruit roll-ups are a snack you can feel good serving your kiddos! Other fruit roll-up recipes to try are my  Tropical Fruit Roll-Ups recipe and my Strawberry Kombucha Scoby Fruit Roll-Ups.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Vegan Snacks
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • They're made without added sweetener.
    • They're healthy.
    • They're all-natural.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients on a cutting board with labels.

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    These fruit roll-ups are made with cherries and a banana, and that's it! There are no preservatives or ingredients you can't pronounce, so you'll feel good about serving these to your kiddos.

    • Cherries: You could use fresh or frozen cherries.
    • Banana: Both fresh and frozen work. Instead of throwing out the banana peels, make a Banana Skin Curry!

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Lime juice
    • Lemon juice
    • Berries
    • Mango
    • Pineapple
    • Maple syrup or agave syrup

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    🔪 Instructions

    Cherry banana mixture in a food processor after blending.

    Step 1: Mix cherries and a banana in a food processor until there are no chunks of fruit.

    Cherry banana mixture on a Teflon-lined dehydrator sheet after dehydrating.

    Step 2: Spread the mixture on a Teflon-lined dehydrator tray. It should be about ⅛" to ¼" thick.

    Dehydrate for 8-12 hours.

    Fruit Roll-ups sliced on a teflon lined dehydrator sheet.

    Step 3: Slice into 1" strips.

    💭 Tips

    • You can use fresh or frozen fruit. I used frozen because that's what I had on hand.
    • The mixture should be spread about ⅛" to ¼" thick. If it's spread too thin it will crack in spots.
    • Dehydrate at 110°. Any higher than 118° and you start to lose enzymes and nutrients.
    • Check on fruit leather after eight hours. I had mine going for about 12 hours because I started it in the evening and checked on it when I woke up.
    • The fruit leather is done when it's dry to the touch.
    • Use a butter knife to lift the fruit leather off of the Teflon sheet. It should peel off easily.
    • Slice with a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
    • Cut parchment paper the same size to roll the fruit leather in. This isn't necessary but can prevent them from sticking together.
    Cherry Banana Fruit Roll-Ups on parchment paper.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    How do you make fruit roll-ups at home?

    For this fruit roll-up recipe you need only two ingredients. Blend the ingredients in a food processor, then spread the mixture on a Teflon-lined dehydrator sheet. Dehydrate for 8-12 hours or until you're able to easily peel the roll-up off.

    Is homemade fruit leather healthy?

    Yes, this homemade fruit leather is healthy. It contains no added sugar or artificial ingredients.

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    If you tried this Cherry Banana Fruit Roll-Ups Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    📋 Recipe

    Cherry Banana Fruit Roll-Ups on parchment paper.
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    Cherry Banana Fruit Roll-Ups

    This easy homemade Cherry Banana Fruit Roll-Ups is a healthy snack. Made in a dehydrator to keep the nutrients.
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    dehydrate 12 hours hours
    Total Time 12 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 46kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • Dehydrator
    • Teflon dehydrator sheets
    • food processor

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups cherries
    • 1 banana
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    Instructions

    • Mix ingredients in a food processor. 
    • Spread the mixture on a teflon lined dehydrator tray. Spread it about ⅛" to ¼", but make sure you can't see through it. If it's too thin it will have holes in it.
    • Dehydrate at 110° for 8 - 12 hours. The fruit leather is done when it's completely dry and slightly sticky to the touch. Use a butter knife to lift the fruit leather off the sheet. You should be able to peel it off the teflon sheet easily.
    • If desired, you can cut parchment paper the same size as the fruit roll-ups to roll them in.

    Notes

    Homemade fruit roll-ups will last up to a month if stored properly. Store in a cool dark location in an airtight container.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Jerry says

      April 10, 2019 at 4:59 am

      Your cherry banana fruit roll recipe sounds amazing and looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & sharing.5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        April 10, 2019 at 9:11 am

        Thanks Jerry! I am not sure what the Inspiration Spotlight Party is. If my recipe was shared there, it wasn't by me.

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