Colorful Caterpillar Fruit Skewers (Print Version)

Vibrant fruit skewers shaped like caterpillars on a chocolate crumb trail, perfect for kids and healthy treats.

# 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 cookies if needed)

→ Assembly

10 - 8 wooden skewers

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Wash and thoroughly dry all fruit before assembling.
02 - Thread fruit onto each skewer in the desired order to create a caterpillar shape, starting with a strawberry or banana round as the head, followed by grapes, kiwi, and blueberries as the body.
03 - Apply a small amount of honey or maple syrup onto the head fruit and attach two mini chocolate chips as eyes.
04 - Spread chocolate cookie crumbs in a winding pattern on a serving tray to simulate a track.
05 - Place the finished caterpillar skewers along the cookie crumb track for a playful presentation. Serve immediately or refrigerate covered for up to a few hours to maintain freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and visually appealing for children
  • Healthy and customizable with various fruits
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 -
  • Thread the fruit tightly to prevent slipping
  • Use fresh fruit for best taste and appearance
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