Halloween Fruit Kabobs

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Behold the most adorable Halloween Fruit Kabobs! A spooky and healthy treat that’s perfect for your Halloween celebrations! Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a Halloween movie night, these kabobs are sure to be a hit!

Four kabobs with marshmallows and fruit, including strawberries, melon and grapes.

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👍 Why We Love Halloween Fruit Kabobs
🤔 What are Kabobs?
🛒 Ingredients & Substitutions
👩‍🍳 Instructions
✔️ Expert Tips and Tricks
🧊 Storage
❓ FAQ
🎃 More Halloween Ideas
👻 Halloween Fruit Kabobs

Given how many sweets my kids get their hands on this time of year, I love to offer some healthier Halloween snack options! And these fruit kabobs make great Halloween party food, lunchbox treats or after school snacks. If you love Halloween finger foods with a healthy twist, be sure to also check out our hilarious apple teeth snack, skeleton veggie tray and spooky spider sandwiches!

👍 Why We Love Halloween Fruit Kabobs

Simple- There is no cooking involved when it comes to making these fruit and marshmallow kabobs, just assembling ingredients together on kabob sticks!

Festive- These kabobs perfectly capture the Halloween spirit with their spooky monster marshmallow faces. You can decorate your marshmallows to be as spooky or playful as you like!

Healthy- We love serving these Halloween skewers because they offer a fun, healthy alternative to the usual sugary Halloween candy and treats!

🤔 What are Kabobs?

Traditionally, kabobs consist of small pieces of meat and vegetables, seasoned and grilled on a skewer, originating from the Middle East or Central Asia. However, you can be creative with kabobs and use a variety of ingredients and patterns. From sweet fruits to savory meats, whether grilled or no-cook, kabobs are a fun and versatile way to mix flavors!

Note: If you're searching for a no-heat meal that your kids will enjoy, check out these fun and easy kids kabobs recipes! These no-cook kabobs are perfect as finger foods for parties, playdates, or even a fun dinner at home!

🛒 Ingredients & Substitutions

Notes on key ingredients are provided below. Please see the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and quantities.

Marshmallows- Large or jumbo. We also love stacker marshmallows which have large, flat surfaces which can be easier to decorate.

Fruit -We used a combination of strawberries, melon and grapes, but choose your favorites!

Candy Eyeballs- You can also use chocolate chips or chocolate sprinkles.

Icing- We use white icing to secure the candy eyes to the marshmallows, but any other sticky spread will work, like peanut butter or Nutella.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Two marshmallows with faces drawn to look like monsters and ghosts.

Step 1: Create two marshmallow monsters or ghosts. Use icing to glue candy eyes to their faces and a food coloring marker to add a nose and mouth.

hands assembling halloween kabob with marshmallows and fruit.

Step 2: Assemble Halloween fruit kabobs. Thread a marshmallow onto your skewer, followed by a strawberry, melon and grape. Repeat the pattern as desired until your skewer is full.

A fruit kabob with strawberries, melon grapes and marshmallows with faces.

Optional: Tie a ribbon underneath each marshmallow to make a bowtie for your marshmallow monster or ghost.

👦🏼 Kid Steps

Kids can assemble these fruit kabobs almost entirely on their own! Here are some specific kid-friendly tasks to keep in mind.

Chop fruit! We're big fans of these kid-friendly knives.
Decorate! Let kids create the faces on their marshmallow monsters!
Assemble! Kids can have fun experimenting with different colors and patterns of fruit. Just make sure to supervise younger children, as the ends of kabob sticks can be sharp.

✔️ Expert Tips and Tricks

Supervise little ones as they assemble skewers, as kabob sticks can be sharp at the ends.
If packing these Halloween fruit kabobs for school, opt for dull or blunt skewers, such as plastic cocktail straws, to ensure safety for younger children.
Allow food coloring marker to dry before assembling fruit skewers so that ink does not smear.
Push fruit close together on the skewer, making sure there are no gaps between the pieces. This helps the fruit support each other and gives the skewers a fuller look.
Chill kabobs in the fridge until ready to serve. Our kabobs are delicious served cold!
Elevate the sweetness by drizzling some melted chocolate over kabobs!

🧊 Storage

These fruit kabobs are freshest when served the same day they are made. However, you can also store Halloween skewers in an airtight container, or individually wrapped in plastic wrap, in the fridge for up to two days. We don't recommend freezing these kabobs.

❓ FAQ

What can I use in place of wooden skewers?

Although we typically prefer bamboo skewers for most kabob recipes, you can also use metal skewers, wooden chopsticks, or straws—including plastic cocktail straws—for this recipe.

Can I make these kabobs ahead of time?

We recommend preparing these kabobs the day you plan to serve them to prevent the fruit from browning. Store them in the fridge in plastic wrap up to four hours before serving.