Save A playful, colorful fruit snack featuring skewered fruit caterpillars winding along a cookie crumb track—perfect for kids parties or healthy treats.
This recipe was a hit at my child's birthday party and made snack time much more exciting.
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Ingredients
- Fruit: 16 large green grapes, 16 large red grapes, 16 blueberries, 8 large strawberries hulled, 1 banana sliced into 8 thick rounds, 1 kiwi peeled and sliced into 8 thick rounds
- Decoration & Track: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (for eyes), 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional for sticking eyes), 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (use gluten-free cookies if needed)
- Assembly: 8 wooden skewers
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly.
- Step 2:
- Thread fruit onto each skewer in desired order to create a caterpillar shape (e.g. start with a strawberry or banana round as the head followed by grapes, kiwi, and blueberries as the body).
- Step 3:
- To make eyes, dab a small amount of honey or maple syrup onto the head fruit and stick on two mini chocolate chips.
- Step 4:
- Arrange the chocolate cookie crumbs on a serving tray in a winding path to resemble a track.
- Step 5:
- Place the finished caterpillar skewers along the track for a fun presentation.
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve (consume within a few hours for best freshness).
Save Our family loves gathering around to assemble these colorful skewers together which makes snack time so memorable and joyful.
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Required Tools
Sharp knife, Cutting board, Wooden skewers, Serving tray, Small bowl (for honey/maple syrup)
Allergen Information
Contains Chocolate (may contain dairy/soy) check cookie crumbs for gluten and other allergens. If using gluten-free cookies and allergy-friendly chocolate this recipe can be allergy-friendly. Always check individual ingredient labels.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 85, Total Fat: 2 g, Carbohydrates: 19 g, Protein: 1 g per skewer (estimated)
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This colorful fruit skewer recipe brings fun and nutrition to any occasion with minimal effort.
Recipe FAQ
- → What fruits work best for the skewers?
Firm fruits like grapes, strawberries, bananas, kiwi, and blueberries ensure easy threading and vibrant colors.
- → How do I make the caterpillar eyes?
Dab a bit of honey or maple syrup on the head fruit and attach two mini chocolate chips to form eyes.
- → Can I use gluten-free ingredients for the cookie crumbs?
Yes, substitute cookie crumbs with gluten-free options to accommodate dietary needs without sacrificing presentation.
- → What presentation makes this snack more fun?
Arrange the cookie crumbs in a winding track pattern and place skewered fruit caterpillars along it for a playful look.
- → Are there suggestions for dietary variations?
Omit chocolate chips or select dairy-free alternatives for those avoiding dairy, and customize fruit choices as desired.
