π Rainbow Fruit Skewers
A colorful snack thatβs fun to build and even more fun to eat!
π§Ύ Ingredients
Choose fruits with different colors to make a rainbow:
β€οΈ Red: strawberries, raspberries, watermelon
π§‘ Orange: mandarin slices, cantaloupe
π Yellow: pineapple chunks, banana slices
π Green: kiwi, grapes, honeydew
π π Blue/Purple: blueberries, blackberries, purple grapes
Also needed:
β’ Wooden or plastic skewers (kid-safe, blunt tip recommended)
π©βπ³ Kid-Friendly Steps
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Wash and cut fruits into small bite-sized pieces. (Adult supervise cutting)
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Sort fruits by color in little bowls β like paint palettes! π¨
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Slide fruits onto skewers in rainbow order: red β orange β yellow β green β blue/purple.
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Place on a plate and drizzle a little honey or yogurt dip if you like.
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Serve right away and taste the rainbow! π
π₯ Adult Help Needed: Cutting fruit & handling skewers.
β Fun Tips
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Turn them into fruit wands by adding a star-shaped melon on top β
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Dip into yogurt, peanut butter, or chocolate
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Create silly fruit faces on the plate!
π Why Kids Love It
Colorful, juicy, build-it-yourself snack that feels like crafting β but edible!
Great for parties, after-school treats, or summer fun.
π Quick Parent Notes
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Packed with vitamins and fiber
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Easy allergy swaps
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Can prep fruit ahead for faster assembly
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Perfect alternative to sugary snacks
π¨ Printable Recipe Card
Rainbow Fruit Skewers
Time: 10 minutes | Serves: 4β6 skewers
Ingredients
β’ Colorful fruits (strawberries, pineapple, grapes, blueberries, etc.)
β’ Skewers
Steps
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Chop fruit.
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Sort by color.
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Slide fruit onto sticks in rainbow order.
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Enjoy with a dip!
Kid Tip: Add a star fruit or melon on top for a magic wand snack! β¨
Adult Note: Assist with cutting & skewer safety.
