Save 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.
This recipe quickly became a favorite at our family gatherings because of its vibrant colors and easy assembly.
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.
Save This snack always brings smiles when our kids enjoy making and eating their own rocket ships together.
Required Tools
Cutting board, Paring knife, Wooden skewers, Serving platter
Allergen Information
Contains banana check for latex-fruit allergies. No major allergens however always check fruit packaging for cross-contamination warnings.
Nutritional Information
Calories 55 Total Fat 0.2 g Carbohydrates 14 g Protein 0.7 g per serving
Save These rocket ship fruit skewers are a fun way to encourage healthy eating with a playful twist.
Recipe Guide
- → What fruits are used to create the rocket shapes?
The rocket ships are made with strawberries, pineapple chunks, green grapes, blueberries, and sliced bananas assembled on skewers.
- → How long does preparation take?
The entire preparation takes about 15 minutes, with no cooking time required.
- → Can the fruit selection be customized?
Yes, you can substitute any firm, colorful fruits to suit seasonal availability or personal preference.
- → Are these skewers suitable for specific dietary needs?
They are vegetarian, gluten-free, and contain no major allergens except banana, so check for latex-fruit allergies.
- → Any tips to enhance the presentation?
Use star-shaped cookie cutters to add melon or mango pieces for extra fun and thematic appeal on the skewers.
- → What tools are needed to assemble the skewers?
A cutting board, paring knife, wooden skewers, and serving platter are required for easy assembly and presentation.