Children’s Day Treat: Homemade Dried Fruit Snacks Kids Will Love

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Homemade Dried Fruit Snacks for Children’s Day

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Children’s Day Treat
: Homemade Dried Fruit Snacks Kids Will Love

Name: ~Children’s Day Treat~: Homemade Dried Fruit Snacks Kids Will Love
Total time: 165 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: For the Fruit Mix:; 2 medium Apples (thinly sliced); 2 large Bananas (cut into ¼-inch slices); 1 cup Pineapple (small wedges); 1 medium Mango (thin strips); 1 cup Strawberries (halved); 2 medium Kiwi (peeled and sliced); For Light Coating (Optional):; 2 tbsp Lemon juice (prevents browning); 1 tbsp Honey (adds shine and light sweetness); ½ tsp Cinnamon powder (optional for flavour)

165 mins

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Celebrate Children’s Day with a naturally sweet and colourful snack that’s as fun as it is healthy. These homemade dried fruit snacks are made using fresh fruits slowly dried to chewy perfection with no sugar, preservatives, or artificial flavours. They are perfect for lunchboxes, after-school nibbles, or long car rides. What makes this treat special is its simplicity and versatility. You can use an oven, an air fryer, or even sunlight on a dry day to make them. The fruits retain their natural sweetness and become bite-sized chewy treats packed with fibre, vitamins, and flavour. For parents looking for guilt-free festive snacks, this one’s a winner — wholesome, colourful, and approved by both kids and nutritionists alike.

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For the Fruit Mix:

2 mediumApples (thinly sliced)

2 largeBananas (cut into ¼-inch slices)

1 cupPineapple (small wedges)

1 mediumMango (thin strips)

1 cupStrawberries (halved)

2 mediumKiwi (peeled and sliced)

For Light Coating (Optional):

2 tbspLemon juice (prevents browning)

1 tbspHoney (adds shine and light sweetness)

½ tspCinnamon powder (optional for flavour)

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Description - Step 1

Prepare the Fruits

Wash, peel, and slice all fruits evenly so they dry at the same rate. Combine lemon juice and honey in a bowl. Toss apple, banana, and kiwi slices gently in this mixture to prevent discolouration and add a light glaze.

Step 1

Prepare the Fruits

10 Minutes

Step 2

Arrange for Drying

5 Minutes

Step 3

Oven-Dry the Fruits

2 hours 30 minutes

Step 4

Cool and Store

5 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Arrange a mix of colourful dried fruits in small paper cups or mason jars. Add a fun label like chewy fruit bites for a festive touch.

Pairing Instructions

Serve with a small cup of mixed nuts or puffed rice for extra crunch and nutrition.

Garnishing Instructions

Sprinkle a hint of cinnamon or desiccated coconut before serving for added aroma.