Easy Rainbow Fruit Kabobs: Best After-School Snack
These easy rainbow fruit kabobs are a quick, healthy, and fun after-school snack that kids love. Made with fresh fruit and wooden skewers, they are a colorful and delicious way to refuel after a busy day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 kabobs 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained (or cantaloupe, cubed)
- 1 cup pineapple, cubed
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup purple grapes or blackberries
- 8–10 wooden skewers (6-inch or 8-inch)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the fruit thoroughly. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Prep the fruit: hull and slice strawberries, cube pineapple or cantaloupe, drain mandarin oranges. Leave grapes and blueberries whole.
- Build the rainbow: Thread fruit onto skewers in rainbow order: red (strawberry), orange (mandarin or cantaloupe), yellow (pineapple), green (green grape), blue (blueberry), purple (purple grape or blackberry). Leave about an inch of bare skewer at the bottom for a handle.
- Repeat with remaining fruit to make 8-10 kabobs.
- Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Notes
For best results, use fresh, firm fruit and pat it completely dry to prevent soggy kabobs. If making ahead, store prepped fruit separately and assemble just before serving. For a fun twist, serve with yogurt dip or melted dark chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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