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Rainbow Fruit Skewers

By Laura Fuentes Updated Sep 9, 2024

5 from 10 votes

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Bright, colorful fruit skewers are perfect for a quick snack or healthy Summer treat!

Who doesn’t love food on a stick? Especially during summer vacation or after school hours, my kids love being able to grab a quick, healthy snack and get back to playing outside.

fruit on skewers

What are Fruit Skewers

Fruit Skewers, Fruit Kebabs, Fruit on a Stick… whatever you call it, it’s an amazing snack to give to kids. We love fruit skewers because the fruit is bite-size, portable, fun, and healthy! If you alternate the colors just right, you can make a gorgeous rainbow effect with these healthy fruit skewers, so fun!

Fruit skewers are easy to make, sure to please, and great for prepping ahead. MOMables is all about making your life just a little bit easier.

Best Fruit to Put on Fruit Kebabs

The sky is the limit when it comes to what to serve on your fruit skewers. Some of our favorites are

  • Cantaloupe
  • Honeydew Melon
  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries
  • Grapes
  • Kiwi

You can customize them to your family’s taste or sneak in a new fruit for them to try. For a bit of extra fun, use these mini cookie cutters to shape the melons and other larger fruits into cute shapes. You can use the extra bits and pieces from your child’s fruit skewers for a fruit salad on your own plate. Nothing goes to waste and it will all taste amazing.

Want to take it up a notch? Try my chocolate-dipped banana split bites on a stick, next!

Dip for Fruit Skewers

Of course, fruit skewers are nice and flavorful on their own, but you can also try serving them up with a good dipping sauce. One of the favorite fruit dipping sauces at our house is my Homemade Sunflower Chocolate Spread. Think of it as a healthy, nut-free version of Nutella.

More Fruit Dip Ideas:

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip
  • Dairy Free Yogurt
  • Coconut Peanut Butter Dip
  • Cinnamon Yogurt Dip

What Else Can You Serve on a Skewer?

Here at MOMables, we know that food on a stick simply tastes better! You can have any meal on a stick if you get creative enough. Breakfast, lunch dinner? And definitely some desserts! If you have a child who has been shy to try something new, try sticking it on a skewer. It’s a little trick that helps picky eaters feel more adventurous at the table!

See more recipes you can make with skewers here:

  • Banana Split Bites
  • Caprese Skewers
  • Grilled Kabobs
  • Leftover Pizza Swords
image: various fruits on a cutting board being cut into cute shapes and put on skewers.

Fruit skewers are great as a healthy after-school snack, a pretty and healthy appetizer for any party, or even a great gift for teachers, babysitters, or neighbors! We love finding exciting ways to serve fruit, including homemade fruit leather and even banana chips!

I’ve found that fresh fruit and vegetables make the perfect healthy snack for kids. In fact, sometimes healthy snacks like these fruit skewers or a green smoothie are the easiest way to get some extra nutrition in your child’s diet.

If you’d like more help eliminating processed foods from your family’s diet and replacing the junk with delicious, fresh food I’ve got just the thing you need! The Family KickStart Program was created to help families eat healthier together without any of the fuss, arguments and whining. We’ve got a healthy version of pancakes, healthy lunches and dinners EVERYONE will love (yep, it’s all been picky-eater approved) and even a weekly treat. You could think of it like a Whole30…but for the whole family. See more details and get a free sample of the Family KickStart Program here.

Fruit Skewers Make Ahead

If you want to make your fruit skewers ahead of time, you can! These skewers are also easy to make and easy to prep. Start by thoroughly washing all the fruit and berries. You can watch the video below to see how I wash my berries and other fruits to help them stay fresh for longer.

Next, if using apples on your rainbow fruit skewers you’ll want to keep your apples from turning brown and messing up the colorful rainbow. A little bit of lemon juice or pineapple juice on the apples should keep them looking fresh and beautiful even if you store them.

After washing and adding a little lemon juice store the fruit skewers in a plastic zip-top bag in the fridge with a damp paper towel, and they are ready to go whenever you need them. The paper towel will soak up any excess moisture and keep the fruit crisp and delicious.

Tuck these in a lunchbox or keep them at home for a delicious mid-day snack for kids.

Fruit Skewers

Servings: 12
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins
Bright, colorful fruit skewers are perfect for a quick snack or healthy Summer treat!
5 from 10 votes
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Ingredients

  • Blueberries
  • Grapes
  • Strawberries
  • Honeydew melon
  • Kiwifruit

Instructions

  • Wash the fruit and pat dry.
  • Cut about 2-inch slices of kiwifruit and melon.
  • Use small cookie cutters to cut shapes out of the melon and kiwifruit.
  • Assemble the skewers by alternating the fruit in a pattern of your choice.

Notes

If you make these ahead: Store in a plastic bag with a damp paper towel in the fridge until ready to use!

Equipment

Kid-Friendly Knives
Cutting Board

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.1g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 6.1mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 26.7g

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  1. RG says

    July 17, 2021 at 12:28 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! I’m making ahead for a party–what do you mean to store with a damp paper towel–is this draped over the skewers or underneath or wrapped around them while in the ziplock bag in the fridge? Thx!

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    • MOMables-Laura says

      July 21, 2021 at 3:25 pm

      You can simply place a damp paper towel over them or wrap them with the towel.

      Reply
  2. Betsy Feldmann says

    August 08, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    I don’t need help with lunches for my kids, I need help with lunches for me. This would be something I would do, but I am trying to watch carbs and sugar and you don not list the nutritional values. Otherwise, I would sign up immediately!

    Reply
    • MOMables says

      August 09, 2014 at 5:41 pm

      Sorry Betsy. We focus on real food and feeding our kids (and ourselves) unprocessed and fresh foods.

      Reply
      • Chia macdalene says

        March 02, 2021 at 3:59 pm

        5 stars
        Is this a dessert or an appetizer pleas?

        Reply
        • MOMables-Laura says

          March 04, 2021 at 2:49 pm

          Hi Chia, it can be both!

          Reply
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