Colorful Caterpillar Fruit Skewer (Printable)

Vibrant skewers featuring assorted fruits arranged on a cookie crumb path for a fun, healthy treat.

# 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)
09 - 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (gluten-free if preferred)

→ Assembly

10 - 8 wooden skewers

# Preparation steps:

01 - Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly.
02 - Thread fruit onto each skewer in a desired order to form a caterpillar shape, starting with a strawberry or banana slice 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 to form eyes.
04 - Spread chocolate cookie crumbs in a winding pattern on a serving tray to resemble a track.
05 - Place the finished caterpillar skewers along the cookie crumb track for presentation.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate; consume within a few hours for best freshness.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Easy and fun to make for kids
  • 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 -
  • Make sure fruit is dry before assembling to help eyes stick better
  • Get creative with different fruit combinations and decorations
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