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 snack brings back joyful memories of childhood space adventures and always delights every party guest.
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 My family loves assembling these skewers together it turns snack time into quality bonding time full of laughter.
Notes
For extra fun use star-shaped cookie cutters to cut melon or mango and add to the skewer.
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.
Save These fruit skewers make a visually appealing and nutritious snack that’s both fun and easy to prepare.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What fruits are used to make these skewers?
The skewers feature strawberries, pineapple chunks, green grapes, blueberries, and thick banana slices arranged to resemble rocket ships.
- → How long does it take to prepare these fruit skewers?
Preparation takes about 15 minutes with no cooking required, making them quick and easy to assemble.
- → Can the fruit selections be substituted?
Yes, any firm, colorful fruits can replace the originals to suit seasonal availability or personal preferences.
- → Are there any allergen concerns with these skewers?
They contain banana, so watch for latex-fruit allergies. Otherwise, fruits are generally allergen-friendly but check packaging for cross-contamination.
- → How can these skewers be made more decorative?
Try using star-shaped cookie cutters on melon or mango pieces to add extra visual interest and thematic appeal.