Oats Free Mango-Lime Fruit Leather
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this mango-lime fruit leather is the kind of snack that disappears fast. Fresh mango gets blended with lime juice, honey, a touch of ground ginger, and a pinch of sea salt before being spread thin and slow-dried in the oven until perfectly pliable. The result is a chewy, vibrant strip that tastes like a tropical vacation in every bite. Because the entire recipe is built around whole fruit and pantry staples, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden grain-based fillers or thickeners that can sneak into store-bought versions. Spreading the purée into an even layer is the one step worth taking your time on — uniform thickness means every strip dries consistently without cracking or staying tacky in the middle. Roll the finished strips in parchment and stash them in an airtight container, and you've got a lunchbox-ready, naturally sweet treat that holds up beautifully all week long.
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8 servings
- 3 cups fresh or thawed frozen mango chunks (about 3 medium mangoes)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp lime zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170°F (77°C). If your oven's lowest setting is 200°F (93°C), set it there and prop the door open slightly with a wooden spoon. Line an 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the mango, lime juice, honey, ground ginger, salt, and lime zest (if using) in a blender or food processor. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down the sides once.
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