Halloween Fruit Kabobs
Behold the most adorable Halloween Fruit Kabobs! A spooky and sweet 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!
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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 fruit or veggie twist, be sure to also check out our hilarious apple teeth snack or skeleton veggie tray!
👍 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!
Packed with fruit– We love serving these Halloween skewers because they offer a fun, 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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👻 Halloween Fruit Kabobs
Equipment
- colored ribbon optional
Ingredients
- 8 marshmallows (large or jumbo)
- candy eyes
- white cookie icing
- 8-10 strawberries (stems removed )
- 8-10 melon (cut into cubes )
- 8-10 green grapes
Instructions
- Create two marshmallow monsters or ghosts. Use icing to glue candy eyes to their faces. Draw facial features on marshmallow using a food coloring marker.
- Assemble kabobs. Stack ingredients on your skewers in the order that you like. We recommend starting by threading a marshmallow onto your skewer, followed by a strawberry, melon and grape. Repeat the pattern as desired until your skewer is full.
- Optional: Tie a ribbon underneath each marshmallow to make a bowtie for your marshmallow monster or ghost.
Video
Notes
- 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 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!
Nutrition
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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