Colorful Caterpillar Fruit Skewer (Printable Version)

Vibrant skewered fruits arranged as caterpillars on a chocolate crumb track, ideal for fun snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 16 large green grapes
02 - 16 large red grapes
03 - 16 blueberries
04 - 8 large strawberries, hulled
05 - 1 banana, sliced into 8 thick rounds
06 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced into 8 thick rounds

→ Decoration & Track

07 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
08 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional, for adhering eyes)
09 - 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (use gluten-free if necessary)

→ Assembly

10 - 8 wooden skewers

# Directions:

01 - Wash and thoroughly dry all fruit to ensure cleanliness.
02 - Thread the fruit onto each wooden skewer in desired order, starting with a strawberry or banana round as the head, followed by grapes, kiwi, and blueberries to form a caterpillar shape.
03 - Apply a small amount of honey or maple syrup onto the head fruit, then attach two mini chocolate chips as eyes.
04 - Spread chocolate cookie crumbs on a serving tray in a winding path to resemble a track.
05 - Place the completed caterpillar skewers along the cookie crumb track for an engaging and playful presentation.
06 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Consume within a few hours for optimal freshness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Fun and visually appealing for kids
  • Healthy fruit ingredients with optional allergy-friendly choices
02 -
  • Use any favorite fruits, such as melon balls, mango, or pineapple chunks.
  • For a dairy-free version, omit chocolate chips or use dairy-free alternatives.
03 -
  • Try different fruit combinations for variety and color appeal
  • Prepare skewers ahead to save time on party day
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