Fresh Rainbow Fruit Kabobs Easy Healthy Snack Recipe for Kids
These fresh rainbow fruit kabobs are a quick, colorful, and healthy snack perfect for kids and families. They combine a variety of fresh fruits threaded on skewers for a fun and nutritious treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Strawberries, hulled and halved
- Green grapes, halved
- Pineapple chunks, fresh or canned in juice, drained
- Blueberries, whole
- Kiwi, peeled and sliced into rounds or half-moons
- Mango, peeled and cubed
- Apple, cored and cut into chunks (Fuji or Honeycrisp recommended)
- Lime or lemon juice, a light squeeze (optional, to prevent browning)
- Fresh mint leaves, small sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly. Allow to air dry or pat gently with paper towels. (Approx. 5 minutes)
- Prepare the fruit: hull and halve the strawberries, slice the kiwi, cube the mango and pineapple, halve the grapes, and chop the apples into bite-size chunks. Toss the apple and mango pieces lightly in a bowl with a squeeze of lime or lemon juice to prevent browning. (Approx. 10 minutes)
- Arrange the fruit on skewers: thread a piece of each fruit type in rainbow order—red strawberry, orange mango, yellow pineapple, green grape or kiwi, blue blueberry, and repeat if the skewer is long enough. Leave about an inch at the end of each skewer for easy handling. (Approx. 10 minutes)
- Garnish if desired: add a small mint leaf near the top or drizzle a tiny bit of honey for extra sweetness. (Optional, 2 minutes)
- Serve immediately or chill: cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours if preparing ahead. Freshness is best within the first day. (Approx. 5 minutes prep to store)
Notes
Use lemon or lime juice to prevent browning of apples and mangoes. Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes if planning to grill. Be gentle when threading berries to avoid squishing. Keep kabobs chilled for best freshness. Can be customized with seasonal fruits or additions like mozzarella or feta for a savory twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One kabob (about 6 p
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
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