# DIY Fruit Roll Snacks This Three-Ingredient Snack Will Remind You of Your Childhood By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-09-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-roll References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/13972-fruit-roll-ups-are-back-they-aren-t-just-for-recess) A [childhood snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-rollas) is getting a healthy makeover with this [DIY fruit roll-up recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-crunchy-rollers-with-prebiotics). This simple recipe needs three things -- fresh fruit, honey and lemon juice. To make your DIY snack you first have to combine three cups of your favorite fresh fruit with two tablespoons of honey, and one tablespoon of lemon juice. Put all the ingredients in the food processor and blend until you get a smooth consistency. The next part of the recipe requires a bit of patience. First reduce the mixture on the stove for about a half hour. Pour the mixture on a baking sheet and spread evenly. Place the sheet in a 200 degree oven, for about three hours, or until the mixture isn't sticky to the touch. Once it's done cooking, place the mixture on parchment paper and let it cool completely before cutting, rolling and of course, eating. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Healthy Snack Makeover:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market healthier versions of nostalgic childhood snacks. - **DIY Food Preparation:** Growing trend of consumers seeking to make their own snacks and meals at home, creating opportunities for DIY recipe websites and kitchen appliance sales. - **Clean Label Movement:** Increased demand for transparency and natural ingredients in food products, leading to the popularity of homemade snacks made with simple, recognizable ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Companies can explore the development of healthy, homemade snack options for consumers seeking nutritious and nostalgic treats. - **Kitchen Appliances:** Opportunity for sales growth in kitchen appliances such as food processors and dehydrators for consumers interested in making their own snacks at home. - **Recipe Websites:** Creating platforms and resources for DIY recipes can attract consumers looking for healthier versions of their favorite childhood snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-Ingredient Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solely-fruit-snacks.md) - [Antioxidant-Rich Jackfruit Chews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackfruit-chews.md) - [Kid-Friendly Freeze-Dried Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-snacks.md) - [Nutritious Freeze-Dried Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hapinest.md) - [Freeze-Dried Fruit Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezedried-fruit-bites.md) - [Snacking-Friendly Dried Fruits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-fruit-snacks.md) - [No-Added-Sugar Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-dried-fruit-snack.md) - [Better-for-You Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-balls.md) - [Crunchy Fibrous Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-fruit-snaps.md)