Caterpillar Fruit Skewer Snack

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Create playful fruit skewers by threading fresh grapes, berries, banana, and kiwi onto wooden sticks to resemble caterpillars. Use mini chocolate chips as eyes, secured with honey or maple syrup for a tasty touch. Arrange the skewers on a bed of cookie crumbs shaped like a winding track for an engaging presentation. Ideal for kids' parties or nutritious snacks, this easy-to-assemble treat offers options for gluten-free and dairy-free diets. Customize with your favorite fruits or fun decorations to delight every palate.

Updated on Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:24:00 GMT
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Vibrant Caterpillar Fruit Skewer Track: a healthy and fun snack with colorful fruit caterpillars and cookie crumbs. | fabulousdishesby.com

A playful, colorful fruit snack featuring skewered fruit caterpillars winding along a cookie crumb track—perfect for kids parties or healthy treats.

This recipe was a hit at our last kids party—everyone loved making their own little caterpillars.

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).
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This snack always brings a smile at family gatherings when kids create their fruity caterpillars.

Required Tools

Sharp knife, cutting board, wooden skewers, serving tray, small bowl (for honey/maple syrup)

Allergen Information

Contains chocolate (may contain dairy/soy) check cookie crumbs for gluten and other allergens. Using gluten-free cookies and allergy-friendly chocolate can make this recipe allergy-friendly. Always check individual ingredient labels.

Nutritional Information

Calories 85, Total Fat 2 g, Carbohydrates 19 g, Protein 1 g (per skewer estimated)

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Kid-friendly Caterpillar Fruit Skewer Track with a delightful arrangement of fresh fruit for a playful treat. | fabulousdishesby.com

This colorful fruit caterpillar is a delightful treat that's as fun to make as to eat.

Caterpillar Fruit Skewer Snack

Vibrant fruit skewers shaped like caterpillars create a fun, healthy snack with fresh grapes, berries, and banana.

Prep Duration
20 min
Time to cook
1 min
Overall duration
21 min
Posted by Fabulous dishes by Vanessa Collins


Skill level Easy

Cuisine style International

Servings made 8 Number of servings

Dietary details Vegetarian-friendly

Ingredient list

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

01 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
02 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
03 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (use gluten-free if needed)

Assembly

01 8 wooden skewers

Step-by-Step Guide

Instruction 01

Prepare fruit: Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly.

Instruction 02

Assemble caterpillar skewers: Thread fruit onto each skewer in desired order, starting with a strawberry or banana round as the head, followed by grapes, kiwi, and blueberries to form the caterpillar body.

Instruction 03

Create eyes: Dab a small amount of honey or maple syrup onto the head fruit and attach two mini chocolate chips as eyes.

Instruction 04

Prepare track: Spread chocolate cookie crumbs on a serving tray in a winding path resembling a track.

Instruction 05

Arrange skewers: Place the finished caterpillar skewers along the cookie crumb track for presentation.

Instruction 06

Serve or store: Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Consume within a few hours for optimal freshness.

Equipment needed

  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden skewers
  • Serving tray
  • Small bowl

Allergy details

Take a moment to check each ingredient for possible allergens. Always reach out to a medical expert if you're unsure.
  • Contains chocolate which may include dairy or soy. Cookie crumbs may contain gluten; use gluten-free alternatives if necessary.

Nutrition details by serving

These details help guide you, but be sure to consult a healthcare professional when needed.
  • Kcal: 85
  • Lipids: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19 g
  • Protein: 1 g