Gluten-Free Mixed Berry Frozen Bars
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
These vibrant frozen bars burst with the sweet and tart flavors of mixed berries, offering a refreshing and naturally sweet treat. Their smooth, icy texture makes them perfect for a quick snack or a delightful dessert.
At a glance: This medium snacks recipe yields 4 servings in about 30 minutes (15 min prep, 15 min cook). It uses 5 ingredients — including mixed berries, water, honey or maple syrup — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more snacks recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Mixed Berry Frozen Bars: When preparing this snacks recipe, when sourcing ingredients, always check labels to ensure they are certified gluten-free, as manufacturing processes can introduce gluten. Be mindful of shared equipment if preparing in a kitchen that also handles gluten In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Mixed Berry Frozen Bars: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on whole fruits and sweeteners. Ensure all added ingredients like vanilla extract are certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 3 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen, such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Combine the mixed berries, water, honey or maple syrup, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes, until the berries begin to soften and release their juices.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool slightly for about 5 minutes, so it's not piping hot.
- 3
Carefully transfer the berry mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed, for about 1-2 minutes until you achieve a velvety consistency.
- 4
Pour the blended berry mixture into popsicle molds, filling them almost to the top. Insert popsicle sticks, ensuring they stand upright, and place the molds on a level surface in the freezer.
- 5
Freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or until completely solid. To remove the bars, run the outside of the molds under warm water for a few seconds, then gently pull to release.
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Tips & Notes
- Roll the lemon firmly on the counter before cutting to get significantly more juice.
- Honey is sweeter than sugar — if substituting, use 3/4 cup honey per 1 cup sugar and reduce liquid by 1/4 cup.
- Grade B (now labeled 'Grade A Dark') maple syrup has the most intense flavor for cooking.
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