Save A playful, colorful fruit snack featuring skewered fruit caterpillars winding along a cookie crumb track—perfect for kids parties or healthy treats.
This was a big hit at my daughter's birthday party, with all the kids eager to assemble their own caterpillars.
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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 enjoys making these together especially as a fun weekend project with the kids.
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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 recipe is quick to prepare and guaranteed to bring smiles to your kids' faces.
Recipe FAQs
- → What fruits are used for the skewers?
The skewers feature grapes, blueberries, strawberries, banana, and kiwi arranged to resemble caterpillars.
- → How do you create the caterpillar eyes?
Mini chocolate chips are attached onto the head fruit using a dab of honey or maple syrup to form eyes.
- → Can the cookie crumb track be gluten-free?
Yes, using gluten-free cookie crumbs ensures the track remains safe for gluten-sensitive guests.
- → Are there suggestions for fruit alternatives?
Melon balls, mango, or pineapple chunks can be added or substituted for variety and preference.
- → How should the skewers be stored before serving?
Cover and refrigerate the skewers for freshness but consume within a few hours for best taste and texture.
