The study explored the possibility of obtaining innovative, healthy snacks, which production additionally allows the development of full-value waste from fruit and vegetable processing. The possible solutions, such as fruit leathers and edible films for the production of which dried fruit pomace or fruit pure can be added were indicated, as products which fit perfectly into the policy of sustainable development. Thanks to such innovations, the nutritional value increases and the product features improve.Hydrocolloids may be used to produce fruit leathers or edible films, but also to develop an innovative fruit or vegetables snack in the form of a freeze-dried bar with a minimum amount of additives. The freeze-drying process allows to maintain high nutritional value of the product, natural color, whereas the created structure is porous and fragile, which is particularly appreciated by consumers when choosing snacks. Our own research on the possibility of using waste from the sorting process of frozen vegetables in the production of freeze-dried broccoli bars showed that the gel obtained on the basis of xanthan gum and locust bean gum was characterized by a color similar to the color of raw broccoli, it was delicate but flexible and of adequate hardness. The freeze-dried broccoli gel showed low water activity and water content guaranteeing microbiological safety. The high porosity of the freeze-dried samples ensured its quick rehydration and provided the color similar to the color of raw broccoli. The mechanical properties of the freeze-dried gels were typical for a porous and delicate product.