Fruits are nature’s marvellous gifts to humankind. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and plant derived micro-nutrients.
 
Fruity Bites is a combination of succulent seasonal fruit that has been grown at Bowerbird Naturals Nest and a very small amount is sourced locally. The fruits included are subject to change, based on how bountiful the season has been for particular fruit trees or vegetables we grow on our property.
 
Fruits & vegetables included are combinations of apple, pear, peaches, apricots, plums, nectarines, quince, strawberries, nashi fruit & beetroot.
 
The fruit has been harvested by hand then softened over heat for approx. 30mins, a limited amount of time so we do not loss the beneficial nutritional content of our wonderful fruit.
It is then made into a paste, dehydrated and cut into bite size pieces becoming a highly nutritious, convenient snack for all ages – it is fabulous for camping, hiking, travelling or just to have in your bag – no mess, light & compact.
 
My mother introduced me to the art of dehydrating fruit, she used the method as a way to avoid fruit waste on the property & secondly, it allowed the fruit to be stored for our eating pleasure all year round.
 
I also saw dehydrating fruit as an opportunity to introduce better and healthier eating habits into my family with the avoidance of sweets and processed snacks. 
 
Each Christmas my Mum would give a present that contained fruit leather as our family gift – it was stunningly rolled up to perfection and so beautifully presented. Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to taste the contents of the jar as it was generally consumed within 24 hours - by my husband and son! This is not the correct way to eat the dehydrated fruit, it should be savoured and enjoyed over weeks.
 
This eating practise inspired me to create a spin off of the fruit leather, I have followed the same principles as my Mum, but have made the fruit leather into bite size pieces so it goes further in our house & other households.
 
Fruity Bites have been a hit with my family and friends, the other reason I created Fruity Bites was to provide a healthy, nutritious and convenient snack.
 
The fact is, we live in a new world that is filled with highly processed foods with low levels of nutrition.
Both parents are generally working full time and are time poor. We often don't have the opportunity to prepare wholesome snacks for our children.
 
Fruity Bites are a no mess, highly nutritious treat that I sincerely hope you find equally delicious as we do!