Save A playful, colorful fruit snack featuring skewered fruit caterpillars winding along a cookie crumb track—perfect for kids parties or healthy treats.
This recipe has always been a hit at family gatherings, bringing both smiles and a healthy snack 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 This snack has been a cherished part of many family moments bringing joy and a touch of creativity.
Required Tools
Sharp knife cutting board wooden skewers serving tray small bowl (for honey maplesyrup)
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
Save A delightful and healthy treat perfect for any occasion.
Cooking Questions
- → What fruits are used to make the caterpillar skewers?
The skewers include green and red grapes, blueberries, strawberries, banana, and kiwi slices.
- → How are the caterpillar eyes created?
Mini chocolate chips are attached to the head fruit with a dab of honey or maple syrup to form eyes.
- → Is cooking required for this dish?
No cooking is needed; the dish is assembled with fresh fruit and chocolate crumbs for the track.
- → Can this snack be adapted for dietary restrictions?
Yes, using gluten-free cookies and dairy-free chocolate chips makes it allergy-friendly and vegan suitable.
- → What is the purpose of the chocolate cookie crumb track?
The chocolate cookie crumbs are arranged on the serving tray to resemble a winding track for the caterpillar skewers.