Watermelon Mango Fruit Snacks

Skip the fluorescent corn-syrup gummies and upgrade snack time with these real-fruit snacks made from juicy watermelon and mango purée. They’re naturally vibrant (no Red 40 here), sweetened only with the fruit itself, and set with grass-fed gelatin so each bite sneaks in a little protein and collagen. Pop a handful in your kid’s lunchbox, keep a stash in your gym bag, or make an extra batch to freeze for summer snack emergencies.

Watermelon Mango Fruit Snacks

Naturally sweet, 4-ingredient fruit gummies made with fresh watermelon, juicy mango, and gut-friendly gelatin—a fun summer snack kids devour.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Set: 25 min Yields: 6 servings (~40 gummies)

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These fruity little gummies are the ultimate summer treat—bursting with mango sweetness, watermelon freshness, and a little gut-loving gelatin for good measure.

• Beef Gelatin: Supports gut, skin, and joint health while giving these gummies their perfect bounce.
• Silicone Candy Molds: Makes the process quick, cute, and easy to clean (kid-approved shapes encouraged!).
• Mini Dropper Bottles: Ideal for mess-free filling—especially if little helpers are involved.

These come together in minutes and disappear just as fast—so maybe double the batch.

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Ingredients

• ¼ cup + 1 tbsp water, divided
• 1 tbsp unflavored beef gelatin
• 1 cup diced mango (fresh or thawed frozen)
• ¼ cup blended and strained watermelon
• ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey

Directions

1. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over ¼ cup water. Let bloom while you prep the fruit.
2. Combine mango, remaining ½ tbsp water, lemon juice, and honey in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes until mango softens. Cool slightly, then blend until smooth.
3. Blend watermelon separately, measure out ¼ cup purée, and strain to remove pulp.
4. Return mango purée and strained watermelon to the saucepan over medium-low heat. Add bloomed gelatin and whisk until fully dissolved and mixture is silky (1–2 minutes).
5. Using a dropper or spoon, fill silicone molds or ice-cube trays.
6. Freeze for 25 minutes, or chill in the fridge for 1 hour, until firm. Pop out of molds and store in an airtight container in the fridge (1 week) or freezer (1 month).

Flavor Swaps: Replace mango with strawberries, peaches, or kiwi—just keep total fruit purée around 1 cup.

Sweetness Tip: If your watermelon is super ripe, skip the honey.

Vegan Option: Use agar-agar instead of gelatin (texture will be firmer and less chewy).

Kid-Friendly Tip: Let little hands help! Have kids squeeze the dropper bottles or pick the mold shapes—dinosaurs, hearts, or letters make snack time even more fun.