Colorful Caterpillar Fruit Skewer (Printable Version)

A playful snack of colorful fruit skewers arranged on a chocolate crumb winding track, ideal for kids and gatherings.

# What You 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 (gluten-free if needed)

→ Assembly

10 - 8 wooden skewers

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly to ensure cleanliness.
02 - Thread fruit onto each skewer in desired sequence to form a caterpillar shape, starting with either a strawberry or banana slice as the head, followed by grapes, kiwi, and blueberries for the body.
03 - Apply a small amount of honey or maple syrup onto the head fruit and attach two mini chocolate chips to create eyes.
04 - Spread chocolate cookie crumbs on a serving tray, arranging them in a winding path to resemble a track.
05 - Place the finished caterpillar skewers along the chocolate crumb track for an engaging display.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate; consume within a few hours for optimal freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and visually appealing for kids
  • Healthy ingredients with gluten-free option
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 -
  • Chill the skewers before serving for extra freshness.
  • Use gluten-free cookies to make the recipe suitable for celiac diets.
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