Save A playful, colorful fruit snack featuring skewered fruit caterpillars winding along a cookie crumb track—perfect for kids parties or healthy treats.
This fruit skewer recipe always brings smiles at our family gatherings, making snack time both entertaining and nutritious.
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
Instructions
- Wash Fruit:
- Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly.
- Thread Fruit:
- 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).
- Make Eyes:
- Dab a small amount of honey or maple syrup onto the head fruit and stick on two mini chocolate chips.
- Arrange Track:
- Arrange the chocolate cookie crumbs on a serving tray in a winding path to resemble a track.
- Place Skewers:
- Place the finished caterpillar skewers along the track for a fun presentation.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve (consume within a few hours for best freshness).
Save Making these skewers has created many joyful family moments especially during kids parties and holiday gatherings.
Required Tools
Sharp knife, cutting board, wooden skewers, serving tray, small bowl (for honey or maple syrup).
Allergen Information
Contains Chocolate (may contain dairy or 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
Estimated per skewer: Calories 85, Total Fat 2 g, Carbohydrates 19 g, Protein 1 g.
Save These caterpillar fruit skewers add fun and nutrition to any occasion making healthy eating delightful and easy.
Cooking Questions & Answers
- → What fruits work best for the skewers?
Firm fruits like grapes, strawberries, bananas, kiwis, and blueberries hold well on skewers and create a colorful display.
- → How can I make the eyes stick to the fruit?
Dab a small amount of honey or maple syrup onto the fruit and press mini chocolate chips gently to form eyes.
- → Can I prepare the skewers ahead of time?
Skewers can be assembled in advance and refrigerated; serve within a few hours for best freshness and texture.
- → Are there gluten-free options for the cookie crumbs?
Yes, use gluten-free chocolate cookie crumbs to ensure the track is suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- → What tools are needed to assemble this snack?
A sharp knife, cutting board, wooden skewers, a serving tray, and a small bowl for syrup or honey are essential for easy assembly.