High Protein Homemade Fruit Leather
Elevate your snack game with this High Protein Homemade Fruit Leather, a nutrient-packed treat that's both delicious and wholesome. Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and unsweetened applesauce, this recipe gets a protein boost from vanilla protein powder, making it perfect for sustained energy throughout the day. A hint of honey and a splash of lemon juice balance the flavors beautifully, while the low-and-slow baking process guarantees a perfectly chewy texture. Ideal as a post-workout snack or a lunchbox favorite, this easy-to-make fruit leather is the ultimate blend of taste, health, and convenience. Plus, the homemade touch ensures no added preservatives—just pure, fruity goodness in every bite! Perfect for meal prep, it stores well for grab-and-go nutrition all week long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 170°F (75°C) or the lowest setting possible.
Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. If using parchment paper, lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
In a blender or food processor, combine the strawberries, bananas, applesauce, lemon juice, vanilla protein powder, and honey. Blend until smooth and well combined.
Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more honey, if necessary.
Pour the blended fruit mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread it evenly, making sure the layer is about 1/8-inch thick.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and cook for 3 to 4 hours, checking occasionally, until the fruit leather is dry to the touch but still slightly tacky.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the fruit leather to cool completely.
Once cooled, peel the fruit leather off the sheet and use kitchen scissors or a sharp knife to cut it into strips.
Roll each strip in parchment paper to prevent sticking and store them in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
655 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 163 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.7 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.3 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1653 mg | 35% | |
*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.
