Pin It A playful, colorful fruit snack featuring skewered fruit caterpillars winding along a cookie crumb track—perfect for kids parties or healthy treats.
This recipe became a hit at my child's birthday party, sparking creativity and smiles as the kids made their own caterpillar snacks.
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 fruit
- Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly.
- Step 2 Assemble caterpillars
- Thread fruit onto each skewer in desired order to create a caterpillar shape (eg start with a strawberry or banana round as the head followed by grapes kiwi and blueberries as the body).
- Step 3 Make eyes
- 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 Prepare track
- Arrange the chocolate cookie crumbs on a serving tray in a winding path to resemble a track.
- Step 5 Display
- Place the finished caterpillar skewers along the track for a fun presentation.
- Step 6 Serve
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve (consume within a few hours for best freshness).
Pin It Making these skewers has become a fun family tradition especially during parties or healthy snack times.
Required Tools
Sharp knife cutting board wooden skewers serving tray small bowl (for honey maplesyrup)
Allergen Information
Contains Chocolate (may contain dairy soy) check cookie crumbs for gluten and other allergens If using gluten-free cookies and allergy-friendly chocolate this recipe can be allergy-friendly Always check individual ingredient labels.
Nutritional Information
Calories 85 Total Fat 2 g Carbohydrates 19 g Protein 1 g per skewer estimated
Pin It This easy recipe is perfect for creative snacking and brings joy with every bite.
Questions About This Recipe
- → What fruits work best for caterpillar skewers?
Choose firm fruits like grapes, strawberries, blueberries, banana rounds, and kiwi slices which hold well on skewers and offer vibrant colors.
- → How can I make the eyes stick to the fruit?
Lightly dab honey or maple syrup on the front fruit piece then press mini chocolate chips on top to create stable eyes.
- → Can I prepare these skewers in advance?
Yes, assemble the skewers and cover them in the fridge up to a few hours before serving to maintain freshness and shape.
- → Are there gluten-free options for the crumb track?
Use gluten-free chocolate cookies for the crumb track to cater to gluten sensitivities or preferences.
- → How do I create the caterpillar track effect?
Arrange chocolate cookie crumbs in a winding, snake-like path on a serving tray, then place the prepared skewers along it to mimic caterpillars on a trail.
- → Can I add other decorative elements?
Yes, try mini marshmallow feet or licorice antennae for extra playful touches that enhance the design and fun.