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Homemade Strawberry Fruit Snacks Your Kids Will Love

by Katie Wallace | Updated: June 21, 2025

If your kids love fruit snacks as much as mine do, you’ll enjoy this simple recipe for homemade strawberry fruit snacks. They’re naturally sweet, a little bit tart, and totally free of added sugar. These chewy bites are a healthy twist on the store-bought version. Additionally, they make a fun DIY snack project you can do right at home!

We often make homemade strawberry fruit snacks in the afternoon while working on school or doing fun kids activities. They only take a few minutes to prep, and while they bake, the kitchen smells amazing. These dried strawberry snacks are a great option for road trips, lunchboxes, or anytime you want a sweet treat without artificial flavors or ingredients.

how to make homemade strawberry fruit snacks for kids

Step 1: Prep Your Strawberries

Start by rinsing a batch of fresh strawberries under cool water. Remove the stems and leaves, and then slice each berry in half or lengthwise. Thicker slices will result in chewier fruit snacks, while thinner slices will dry faster but may turn crispy around the edges.

For the best texture, I like to slice the strawberries in half or into thick strips. You can also experiment by cutting the berries into cubes for chunkier, gummy-style pieces.

healthy homemade strawberry fruit snacks

Step 2: Bake Low and Slow

200 degrees – 3 hours

Place the sliced strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet. This is important because strawberries can stick to the pan as they dry. Spread the slices out evenly so they don’t overlap.

Bake the strawberries at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for about 3 hours. This slow bake allows the berries to dehydrate gently, creating a soft, leathery texture similar to classic fruit snacks.

You don’t need to babysit them either. Just pop them in the oven and let the low heat work its magic while you go about your day. When they’re done, the strawberries will look slightly darker and feel chewy to the touch.

how to make dried strawberry snacks

Step 3: Let Them Cool and Enjoy

Once the fruit snacks are out of the oven, let them cool before removing them from the parchment paper. They’ll firm up slightly as they cool. Store your homemade strawberry fruit snacks in an airtight container for up to a week. However, they rarely last that long in our house!

These naturally sweet treats are delicious on their own or added to a homemade trail mix with banana chips, raisins, and nuts. They’re also a great alternative to candy if your kids love sour flavors.

strawberry fruit snacks diy tutorial

Homemade Strawberry Fruit Snacks

Making your own homemade strawberry fruit snacks is a fun and healthy way to get creative in the kitchen. It’s also a great opportunity to include your kids in the process. My kids enjoy washing and slicing the berries, and of course, sneaking a few bites when the fruit snacks are ready.

Did you try this recipe? We’d love to hear how your fruit snacks turned out! Leave a comment and let us know what your kids thought of this sweet homemade snack.

homemade dried strawberry and banana fruit snacks

easy diy strawberry fruit snacks

Katie Wallace
Katie Wallace

Hi, I’m Katie! I live with my husband and 4 kids in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I love Jesus, coffee, creative projects, photography, and traveling. I’ve previously worked as a web designer, journalist, and barista. I hope you enjoy our creative projects and family adventures!

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Tim
Tim
5 years ago

How would these store best for long term? I’m referring to possible prepping, after what we’ve dealt with during the Covid-19 issue, we want to have some fresh fruit stored in various ways. Thanks.

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Micki
Micki
8 years ago

Thanks for sharing this fun DIY snacks! These look fun to make too.

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Cecily
Cecily
8 years ago

Dried strawberry snacks sound amazing! Will have to try these.

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Melissa
Melissa
8 years ago

These fruit snacks are such a great idea!

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