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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers / Small Bites

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

    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.

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    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 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
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

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

    🧾 Ingredients

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    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. Cherries also taste good in Cherry Kombucha.
    • Banana: Both fresh and frozen work. Instead of throwing out the banana peels, make a Banana Skin Curry!

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

    📖 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!

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    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°F 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
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    *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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