Save A playful, colorful fruit snack featuring skewered fruit caterpillars winding along a cookie crumb track—perfect for kids parties or healthy treats.
Preparation Time 20 minutes Cooking Time 0 minutes Total Time 20 minutes Category Snack Dessert Difficulty Easy Cuisine International Yield 8 skewers Diet Vegetarian Gluten Free option
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
- 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 For extra fun add mini marshmallow feet or licorice antennae.
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
Save Enjoy this colorful and healthy treat with your family and friends for a fun snack time.
Common Questions
- → What fruits work best for a caterpillar skewer?
Firm fruits such as grapes, blueberries, banana slices, strawberries, and kiwis hold well on skewers and provide a colorful variety.
- → How do I make the eyes on the fruit caterpillar?
Dab a small amount of honey or maple syrup on the head fruit, then attach mini chocolate chips to create cute eyes.
- → Can I make this snack gluten-free?
Yes, use gluten-free cookie crumbs for the track and ensure chocolate chips are free from gluten-containing ingredients.
- → How should I serve and store the skewers?
Serve immediately for best freshness, or cover and refrigerate for a few hours until ready to enjoy.
- → Are there fun variations to customize the skewers?
Try adding mini marshmallow feet or licorice antennae for extra playful touches, or swap fruits based on preference.