Rocket Ship Fruit Skewers

A fun and healthy snack inspired by space exploration, featuring colorful fruit pieces assembled into rocket ship shapes perfect for kids parties or a themed snack.

I love making these fruit skewers with my children because they get excited about creating their own rocket ships with fresh fruit.

Ingredients

• Fresh Fruit: 8 large strawberries (rocket tips), 1 cup pineapple chunks (rocket flames), 1 cup green grapes (rocket body), 1 cup blueberries (decorative windows), 1 banana, sliced thickly (rocket body)
• Additional: 8 wooden skewers (8–10 inches long)

Instructions

Step 1:

Wash all fruit thoroughly and pat dry.

Step 2:

Cut the banana into thick slices, about 1/2 inch each.

Step 3:

To assemble each rocket, start by threading a pineapple chunk onto the bottom of the skewer (for the rockets flame).

Step 4:

Add 1–2 green grapes above the pineapple.

Step 5:

Place 1 banana slice above the grapes.

Step 6:

Add 1–2 blueberries as the decorative windows.

Step 7:

Top with a whole strawberry (point facing up) as the rocket tip.

Step 8:

Repeat with the remaining ingredients to create 8 rocket ship skewers.

Step 9:

Arrange skewers on a platter and serve immediately.

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These skewers always brighten up family gatherings and bring smiles to everyone's faces.

Notes

For extra fun use star-shaped cookie cutters to cut melon or mango and add to the skewer Serve with a side of yogurt dip for added flavor

Required Tools

Cutting board Paring knife Wooden skewers Serving platter

Nutritional Information

Calories 55 Total Fat 0.2 g Carbohydrates 14 g Protein 0.7 g

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This fresh and fun snack is perfect for any occasion and encourages healthy eating habits.