Easy Picky Eater Rainbow Fruit Skewers Recipe for Healthy Snacks
These colorful and kid-friendly rainbow fruit skewers make healthy snacking fun and approachable, perfect for picky eaters and quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 skewers
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Strawberries, fresh, hulled, and halved if large
- Green grapes, seedless, washed
- Orange segments, peeled and pith removed
- Blueberries, washed and dried
- Pineapple chunks, fresh or canned in juice, drained
- Kiwi slices, peeled and sliced into rounds or half-moons
- Wooden or bamboo skewers, about 6 inches long
Instructions
- Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly.
- Hull and halve strawberries if large.
- Peel and segment the orange, removing pith and membranes.
- Slice the kiwi into rounds or half-moons about 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut pineapple into chunks about 1 inch square; drain if canned.
- Skewer the fruit pieces in rainbow order: strawberry, orange, pineapple, kiwi, green grape, blueberry.
- Repeat until the skewer is full, usually about 5-7 pieces per skewer.
- Arrange skewers on a plate or tray and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Notes
Use fresh, firm fruits to prevent mushiness. Toss kiwi or apples lightly in lemon juice to prevent browning. Assemble skewers gently to avoid smashing soft fruits like blueberries. Can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated. Avoid nuts or sticky ingredients for allergy safety. Optional dips include yogurt or honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 6080
- Sugar: 1216
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0.1
- Carbohydrates: 1520
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 0.51
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